Skeptical Science iPhone App: Overcoming Global Warming Deniers
March 9th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
We’ve all been out at the pub getting a seasonal pint, or down at the deli getting a tea and [&hellip
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iPhone 3G S or DROID: How Much Radiation Does Your Smartphone Emit?
March 5th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
I got my first smartphone for my birthday, and it is true it has changed many aspects of my communicating [&hellip
What Does “Green” Mean? Interview with Chris Nelson of UL Environment (Part 2 of 2)
March 1st, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
UL Environment created Environmental Claims Validation or Sustainable Products Verification programs for companies and products making “green” claims. This is [&hellip
What Does “Green” Mean? An Interview with Chris Nelson of UL Environment (Part 1 of 2)
February 25th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
Companies and products are tossing around terms like “green,” “sustainable,” or “eco-friendly,” but as a consumer it’s hard to know [&hellip
$1.45 million QinetiQ Research on Remote Environmental Sensors
January 25th, 2010 | by Guest Contributor
Measuring and monitoring environmental impact is a continuing challenge. I’m seeing new tools and attitudes that will enable nations and [&hellip
Flexible, Thin Batteries Made from Algae
December 1st, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
Algae is largely considered a nuisance and a sign of environmental degradation; however, it is also offering climate change solutions. [&hellip
New Silicon-Air Battery to Have Unlimited Shelf Life
November 29th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
Non-stop power from a battery with unlimited shelf life. Sounds like a pipe dream, right? Maybe not. Scientists at the [&hellip
Google PowerMeter Aims to Help People Reduce Their Electricity Usage
November 2nd, 2009 | by Guest Contributor
“Over the last year I’ve reduced the energy consumption by about 64%, I’ve done it without making any significant changes [&hellip
Traffic Enabled Navigation Saves 4 Days Per Year, Lowers Emissions
October 28th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
New research from NAVTEQ, a provider of digital map and traffic data, says that using real-time traffic information with a [&hellip
Other World Computing: First 100% Wind Powered Tech Manufacturer in U.S.
October 27th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
Other World Computing (OWC) has become the first U.S. technology manufacturer to be completely powered by an on-site wind generator, [&hellip
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