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GE’s Adventures in Clean Tech
One arm of GE’s financial services is dedicated solely to energy loans and investments—it’s known as GE Energy Financial Services. More recently, GE has formed a joint venture called Energy Technology Ventures with companies Conoco Phillips and NRG Energy that’s solely focused on spurring new renewable energy technologies and ventures. If money speaks louder than […]
Health Consequences from Gulf Cleanup
The Louisiana Environment Action Network has captured the stories of several BP oil spill cleanup workers who have since been plagued with health problems. Tate Cantrell was appointed as a relief worker on one of the first boats in BP’s oil spill cleanup last summer. During this time, he was in direct contact with crude […]
Failing Health for BP Cleanup Crew
U.S. Navy photo by Patrick Nichols Those who assisted in Gulf cleanup efforts are now suffering from memory loss, respiratory problems and other issues. BP has invested millions in campaigns to combat negative publicity and persuade tourists to support beaches and businesses affected by last year’s massive Gulf oil spill. In light of the recent […]
Fracking Is Worse Than Coal
There’s more bad news about the environmental consequences of hydraulic fracturing or “fracking.”
It’s Bleak at the Peak
nrdc.org Peak Oil’s Slow Bleed Has Begun–How Will We Face It?With the Wikileaked news that Saudi Arabia may have overstated oil reserves by as much as 40%, speculation about peak oil has been rampant. Peak oil is the principle that once half of oil reserves are gone (the peak), scarcity will increase and prices rise […]
Light Bulb Finder
If choosing the right efficient light bulb for your various lamps and fixtures has you stumped, the Light Bulb Finder app can help. The Light Bulb Finder app, founded by Eco Hatchery, helps you to decide which kind of energy-efficient light bulbs to buy for your home or apartment. Take a simple room-to-room stroll around […]
Earth Days
A PBS film traces the history of the environmental movement and the origins of the first Earth Day and assesses how far we’ve come and how little ground we’ve gained. The PBS American Experience film Earth Days came out last year, but its message is enduring. The film, by award-winning documentary filmmaker Robert Stone, takes […]
Gone Electric
With Ultra-High Prices at the Pump, There’s Never Been a Better Time to Go Electric The 2011 model year has thus far been a memorable one for automakers and auto lovers alike, as the first all-electric cars rolled off assembly lines and into dealer showrooms around the U.S. While the electric vehicle (EV) concept has […]