Fuel Economy of Cars Sold in the US in 2013 Is a Record for the Country

Fuel Economy of Cars Sold in the US in 2013 Is a Record for the Country

The average fuel economy of vehicles sold in 2013 was 24.8 miles per gallon

Watch: Stephen Colbert Blasts “Top Climatologist” Donald Trump

Watch: Stephen Colbert Blasts “Top Climatologist” Donald Trump

Colbert pokes fun at claims that climate change and global warming are not real

Unprecedented Number of Snowy Owls Pay a Visit to the US

Unprecedented Number of Snowy Owls Pay a Visit to the US

The birds were spotted in the country's eastern regions

US' Record Freeze Comes with a Price Tag of $5B (€3.67), Specialists Say

US' Record Freeze Comes with a Price Tag of $5B (€3.67), Specialists Say

The cold snap forced millions of Americans to remain indoors

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 9th, 2014
The Cost of Seafood: Over 650,000 Marine Mammals Killed or Injured Yearly

The Cost of Seafood: Over 650,000 Marine Mammals Killed or Injured Yearly

New report documents how the seafood industry affects marine wildlife

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 8th, 2014
City Dwellers Have a Smaller Carbon Footprint than People Living in the Suburbs

City Dwellers Have a Smaller Carbon Footprint than People Living in the Suburbs

Presently, suburbs account for 50% of the carbon footprint of households in the US

EPA Proposes New Pollution Standards for Wood-Powered Stoves, Heaters

EPA Proposes New Pollution Standards for Wood-Powered Stoves, Heaters

The US Environmental Protection Agency's new standards will go into effect in 2015

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 4th, 2014
Electricity Use of US Homes Now at Its Lowest in Over a Decade

Electricity Use of US Homes Now at Its Lowest in Over a Decade

Given the electronics bonanza, this is fairly surprising

In 2013, US Got over 1,500 New Public Plug-In Car Charging Stations

In 2013, US Got over 1,500 New Public Plug-In Car Charging Stations

This represents a 30% increase when compared to the year 2012

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 30th, 2013
Vestas Receives 260 MW Order for Wind Energy Projects in the US

Vestas Receives 260 MW Order for Wind Energy Projects in the US

In 2013, the company has secured 1,700 MW of wind turbine orders in the US and Canada

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 28th, 2013
60% of Americans Clueless About Next Week's Incandescent Bulbs Phase Out

60% of Americans Clueless About Next Week's Incandescent Bulbs Phase Out

Starting January 1, the US will move to end the use of 40-watt and 60-watt bulbs

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 27th, 2013
Siemens Will Provide Turbines for US' First Offshore Wind Farm

Siemens Will Provide Turbines for US' First Offshore Wind Farm

The company will deliver 130 3.6MW offshore wind turbines

Americans Are Fans of Hybrid and Electric Cars, but Won't Buy Them

Americans Are Fans of Hybrid and Electric Cars, but Won't Buy Them

Survey finds that over 60% of US consumers like eco-friendly cars

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 23rd, 2013
US Turned 1.6 Million Acres of Grasslands Into Agricultural Lands in 2013

US Turned 1.6 Million Acres of Grasslands Into Agricultural Lands in 2013

The 1.6 million acres chiefly serve to grow corn, wheat and the like

India and US to Launch Joint Cybercrime Portal

India and US to Launch Joint Cybercrime Portal

The portal would be used to cooperate on hacking and social media misuse investigations

Tablet Numbers Increased with 25% in 2013, but 2 in 3 Americans Still Don’t Own One

Tablet Numbers Increased with 25% in 2013, but 2 in 3 Americans Still Don’t Own One

Consumers might already be experiencing tablet fatigue

Representatives of Automakers Respond to US Senator’s Inquiry on Cyber Security

Representatives of Automakers Respond to US Senator’s Inquiry on Cyber Security

Two major trade groups have issued a joint statement on the matter

 
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