Phasing Out Diesel, One Solar Train At A Time
The first solar-powered train line launched recently in the UK and portends a great renewable future for the world’s ailing railways.
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As Costs Plummet, Switch to Solar Makes More Sense
Switch to solar? The benefits of switching over from fossil fuels are abundant, especially as the costs of materials and production comes down.
6 Smart Ways to Bring More Green Energy to Your Home
Getting greener sources of energy into your home is easier than ever thanks to new programs from utilities & other ways to DIY greener energy consumption.
Home of the Future: Almost Here Today?
With California leading the way mandating all new residential construction meet strict “net zero emissions” standards beginning in 2020, the home of the future is almost here.
Going Solar Made Easy
Toying with the idea of putting solar panels on your roof? Our Green Guide to Going Solar can help you find out about incentives, reputable installers, etc.
Mineral-Based Sunscreens: Better for the Environment, Human Health
Mineral-based sunscreens are better for the environment and our personal health, but can be harder to find and more expensive than their traditional counterparts.
Clean Energy and Smart Grids: Where Are We Now?
Smart grids can make it possible to combine multiple types of renewable energy sources, and create a more powerful and comprehensive system.
The Dark Side of Sustainable Technology and How We Can Fix It
Solar power, wind power, and electric cars are high-end products and the result of long, complex production chains. Until we change the way those chains work, the footprint of clean technology may continue to have an unpleasant dark side. The bottom-up change is absolutely achievable.
Ready For A New Solar Roof?
Forward Labs and Solar Frontier are two of the companies challenging Tesla’s dominance in the nascent solar roof technology market…
Renewable Energy Progress: Reasons to Hope
Contrary to what the current administration would have us believe, renewables are the most cost-effective, economically beneficial options for energy sourcing and infrastructure going forward.