Researchers from the University of Washington are investigating the feasibility of tidal turbines for generating electricity. With a significant dearth of information available for tidal turbine technology, this series of … [Read full article]
Tag: alternative energy
Ecomagination Photo Project
I recently got tipped off to a great website and project, the GE ecomagination photo project. The simple deal with this project is, as a friend wrote to me, “for … [Read full article]
Go Micro-Wind (Going Green Tip #11)
So, we’ve covered solar energy and microhydro energy in this Going Green Tips series. Here’s one more small-scale energy option: micro-wind. Like microhydro, micro-wind isn’t an option many people think … [Read full article]
Go Microhydro (Going Green Tip #10)
As discussed in previous articles, a great way to go green is to cut the coal and a great way to do that is to go solar. There are other … [Read full article]
Electric Car Batteries are Greener than Expected
The lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries that will be powering the electric cars of tomorrow are much greener than originally expected, according to new research conducted. Much has been made of … [Read full article]
NAACP Opposes Planned N.C. Chicken-Waste Power Plants
The NAACP has joined with environmental groups to oppose the construction of three power plants because of concerns that burning the feces will expose poor people to arsenic and other … [Read full article]
Greenpeace Gives BP First Annual Greenwashing Award [Video]
BP, which has attempted to rebrand itself as “Beyond Petroleum” in recent years, was awarded Greenpeace’s first annual Emerald Paintbrush award for their attempts at greenwashed advertising campaigns in 2008. … [Read full article]
Today: National Day of Action Against Coal-Funding Banks
Rainforest Action Network has declared yesterday and today, November 15th, as national days of protest against Citibank and Bank of America for their consistent support of the coal industry and … [Read full article]
UK Activists Pay Drivers to Petition for Emissions Standards
British environmental group Futureproof has been giving out £5 bills to drivers who agree to sign a petition to the British Secretary of Transport, Geoff Hoon, to encourage him to … [Read full article]
Philadelphia Eagles Pay for Wind Energy to Power Team
After the Phoenix Suns NBA basketball team announced last week that they were installing solar panels as part of a new green initiative, now things only seem to be getting … [Read full article]
Will Your Roof Soon Be Part of a Solar Power Plant?
On Thursday, Charlotte based utility company Duke Energy unveiled plans for a pilot program that will test whether or not 850 North Carolina homes can collectively produce the energy of … [Read full article]
Alternative Energy, the Solution to Terrorism – Peres
It may sound simplistic, but Israeli President Shimon Peres makes a good point; “The problem itself (terror and Iran), is like a swamp with mosquitos. It’s preferable to dry out … [Read full article]
Is Nuclear Power the Answer to Climate Change?
A growing chorus of voices is touting nuclear power as the energy solution that can help curb global warming. I’ve never been one to sing that tune, but I’m no … [Read full article]