Is the internet hurting our environment?
We’ve had several posts about the environmental impact of computing, but we’ve found another great infographic. Is the Internet Damaging Our Planet?” WordStream Internet Marketing A portion of this infographic..
7 Green Myths
Are you trying to go green? Don’t fall for these common myths: Myth: Going green is expensive. Fact: Although some green products are expensive, not all of them are. Some..
Energy Myths and Misconceptions
When it comes to energy, the environment, and going green, it can be difficult to sort out fact from fiction. This infographic does a good job at clearing up some..
Are e-readers eco-friendly?: Part 2
As e-readers and e-books gain popularity, our requirement for print books is on the decline. Credit: WellHome.com
Wind Farms Survive in Japan
Photo Credit: HuffPost Green We have all heard about the nuclear crisis in Fukushima and are anxiously waiting to see..
5 Ways to Use Less Gas
Photo Credit: PropsUnlimited With rising gas prices and the negative impact gas has on the environment, saving gas can only..
Solar plane completes historic 24-hour flight
Swiss based solar company reached a mile stone in aviation with a 24 hour flight powered only by the rays of the sun. Even though solar technology is not a..
U.S. commits $2 billion to solar power companies
During his weekly address, Barack Obama announced that two solar power companies will be receiving nearly 2 billion dollars through the U.S. Recovery Act. “These are just two of the many clean energy investments in the..
U.S. Approves First Ever Wind Farm
The Cape Cod Times is reporting that U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has approved the production of the U.S.’s first wind farm. If everything goes smoothly, the wind farm will..
Canadian Cement Plant Becomes First to Capture CO2 in Algae
It looks like creating cement contributes up to 5% of carbon emissions in our atmosphere. Fortunately, a Canadian based company Pond Biofuels has teamed up with a cement factory to capture emitted..
How 16 ships create as much pollution as all the cars in the world
It’s mind boggling that 16 mega-freighters create as much pollution as all the cars in the world. That’s exactly what is being shown by award-winning science writer Fred Pearce, who is also..
Solar Roadways: Paving the way for alternative energy
What if every single road or highway in America could produce energy for the country? This scenario isn’t fully make-believe. The company Solar Roadways from Idaho believes that this is..