Published on February 22nd, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
5 commentsThe newest and by far the most scientifically accurate and detailed estimate to date of the nation’s wind power potential has just been published by the NREL in Colorado, in conjunction with AWS Truewind. Back in [&hellip... Read More →
Published on February 19th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
9 commentsIf you have ever had the pleasure of driving up 101 in southern Humboldt County, California, you’ve driven through Richardson Grove. This infamous stand of ancient redwoods is one of the few remaining on the west [&hellip... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
GreenTalk radio host Sean Daily talks with film and TV actress, author, and natural living advocate Mariel Hemingway about her new book and website Mariel’s Kitchen. She created Mariel’s Kitchen™ in hopes of defining a new [&hellip... Read More →
Published on February 17th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
2 commentsNecessity is the mother of invention, and garage inventors have been meeting the challenge of climate change head on. From building their own electric cars to home alternative energy systems, many pioneers of the green movement [&hellip... Read More →
Published on February 16th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
1 commentCoal generates around half of the electricity in the United States, so anytime we talk about clean energy it’s the not-so-invisible elephant in the room. The same way it’s tough to do anything on the Internet [&hellip... Read More →
Published on February 15th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
13 commentsFour Northeastern states: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts and New York emitted less carbon dioxide from fossil fuel consumption in 2007 than they did in 1990, according to energy information data compiled in a study by Environment America. [&hellip... Read More →
Published on February 12th, 2010 | by Derek Markham
7 commentsImagine an engine that can run on any fuel, has lower emissions and cooler exhaust than an internal combustion engine, uses no oil, and is virtually noise-free. Imagine that it also has less parts to maintain, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on February 11th, 2010 | by Susan Kraemer
4 commentsAt a town hall meeting in New Hampshire last week, the president tried to teach America about how cap and trade works and why we should use it to reduce greenhouse gases. He started by reminding [&hellip... Read More →
Published on February 10th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
3 commentsIn a finding that completely bucks conventional thinking, scientists have discovered the female sex hormone progesterone in a walnut tree. Despite the small differences in chemical structures and large differences in physiological function of steroids, it [&hellip... Read More →
Published on February 9th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
I love going to concerts, but on my way out there’s always that twinge of reality when I see a field covered with old plastic cups and see the fleets of buses out back idling before [&hellip... Read More →
Lighting
— How to Use a Light Meter to Set Appropriate Light Levels
— T8 Plug-And-Play LED Linear Bulb Options
— LED vs. CFL vs. Incandescent light bulbs
— True Cost of LEDs
— Outdoor lighting Options
Kitchen Efficiency
— Energy Efficiency for the Kitchen
— How to Install a high-efficiency cache aerator
— How to Clean Your Refrigerators Condenser Coils Or Fan
— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
— Energy efficiency tips for the refrigerator and freezer
— Installing a High Efficiency Faucet Aerator
— 9 Energy Saving Tips For Efficient Cooking
— Refrigerator and freezer Temperatures: Find the ideal temperatures and humidities for efficient operation
— 5 Natural Remedies for Deodorizing a Refrigerator
— Natural Cleaning Recipes
Bathroom Efficiency
— 4 Tips for Energy Efficiency in the Bathroom
— How To Install A Water Efficient Shower Head
— Test The Flow Rate Of Your Kitchen Or Bathroom Faucets
— Replace the Wax ring on the toilet
— Replace the flapper valve on the toilet to eliminate leaks
— How to Install a Toilet tank bag
— Install high Efficiency Shower heads
— Changing The Sink Aerator
— Check the toilet for water leaks
— How To Install A Shower Flow Valve Adapter
— Green Product Review: 1.0 gallon per minute faucet aerator from Niagara Conservation
HVAC Efficiency
— Energy Efficiency for Window AC units
— How to clean the furnace motor for efficiency
— Efficient furnace filters
— How To Insulate Your Attic Duct System Step by Step
— How to Insulate Your Electrical Outlets
— Weatherstripping 101
— How To Install A Filter Whistle On Your A/C Unit
— How To Insulate Old Windows Without Buying New: Energy-Saving Window Inserts
— Check (and fill) insulation gaps using a laser thermometer
Laundry & Appliance Efficiency
— Make Your Computer More Energy Efficient
— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
— Energy Saving Tips for Washing Machines & Dryers
— How You Can Save Money By Cleaning Your Home Appliances
— How To Clean Your Dryer’s Lint Trap, Screen And Vent
— How to clean a lint vent using the LintEater
Yard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems