• Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 17th, 2014
Number of US Military Renewable Energy Projects Has Greatly Upped

Number of US Military Renewable Energy Projects Has Greatly Upped

The projects target Department of Defense and military properties, report details

UK's Greenest Bus Depot Will Soon Open in Glasgow

UK's Greenest Bus Depot Will Soon Open in Glasgow

The facility will be powered by solar, use rainwater to wash buses

New LED Bulb Burns 82% Less Energy than a Regular 75 Watt One

New LED Bulb Burns 82% Less Energy than a Regular 75 Watt One

However, the bulb gives just as much light, manufacturer Cree says

Six African Countries Get $330M (€242.7M) to Green Up Their Ways

Six African Countries Get $330M (€242.7M) to Green Up Their Ways

The money will be used to up private investments in green energy

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 29th, 2013
Electricity for All by 2030, the World Bank Promises

Electricity for All by 2030, the World Bank Promises

Presently, there are still countries where just 1 in 10 people has access to electricity

LEGO Group Twists Suppliers' Arm, Wants Them to Curb Emissions

LEGO Group Twists Suppliers' Arm, Wants Them to Curb Emissions

The company also plans to become more energy efficient, invest in renewables

Massachusetts, California, New York Are US' Most Energy Efficient States

Massachusetts, California, New York Are US' Most Energy Efficient States

New report documents which states are the US' greenest in terms of energy efficiency

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 13th, 2013
World’s Energy “Trilemma” Can Be Solved, IEA Says

World’s Energy “Trilemma” Can Be Solved, IEA Says

All human society has to do is promote energy efficiency

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 2nd, 2013
New Energy Efficiency Standards for Refrigeration Equipment Will Soon Be in Place in the US

New Energy Efficiency Standards for Refrigeration Equipment Will Soon Be in Place in the US

The new standards are expected to cut energy bills by $28bn (€21.17bn) over 30 years

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 17th, 2013
Walmart Announces Plans to Up Its Renewable Energy Use by 600%

Walmart Announces Plans to Up Its Renewable Energy Use by 600%

The deadline for this green-oriented goal is the year 2020

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 20th, 2013
Los Angeles Readies to Bid Coal Its Farewell

Los Angeles Readies to Bid Coal Its Farewell

The city plans on using renewables and natural gas to meet its energy demands

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 6th, 2012
Swiss Data Center Uses Glacial Water to Keep Cool

Swiss Data Center Uses Glacial Water to Keep Cool

The center might win the 2012 award for the “Most Extreme Data Center Deployment”

Steam Now Produced from Almost Freezing Water

Steam Now Produced from Almost Freezing Water

New technology uses nanoparticles to make steam, renders boiling obsolete

Green Tip: Grow a Moustache, Help Save the Planet

Green Tip: Grow a Moustache, Help Save the Planet

This year's “Movember” asks men to hold on to their facial hair

MIT Scientists Cut Smartphones' Use of Energy by 50%

MIT Scientists Cut Smartphones' Use of Energy by 50%

This new technology could go in commercialization as early as 2013

“Light Pipes” Channel Sunlight Just Like Water Pipes Channel Water

“Light Pipes” Channel Sunlight Just Like Water Pipes Channel Water

These innovative pipes can easily bring natural light indoors, reduce energy costs

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 24th, 2012
IKEA Plans to Grow More Trees Than Its Factories Need, Become Energy Independent

IKEA Plans to Grow More Trees Than Its Factories Need, Become Energy Independent

The company's “People & Planet Positive” plan flaunts major environmental commitments

 
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