• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 4th, 2014
Keystone XL's Impact Underestimated by US State Department, Report Says

Keystone XL's Impact Underestimated by US State Department, Report Says

Nonprofit group says Keystone XL is way more important in the context of global emissions

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 26th, 2014
Getting Animals to Eat More Grain Could Cut Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Getting Animals to Eat More Grain Could Cut Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Vegetarians aren't the only ones who can save the planet, farmers can do it too

Nearly 100 MW of New Solar Capacity Went Online in Chile in January

Nearly 100 MW of New Solar Capacity Went Online in Chile in January

More precisely, a total of 95.9 MW worth of solar capacity were connected to the grid

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 18th, 2014
Canadian Company Readies to Exploit US Tar Sands

Canadian Company Readies to Exploit US Tar Sands

The region US Oil Sands has its eyes set on is Utah's Uintah Basin

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 13th, 2014
Church of England Says Climate Change Is a “Great Demon,” Must Be Fought

Church of England Says Climate Change Is a “Great Demon,” Must Be Fought

The Church promises to cut all ties with companies that contribute to this phenomenon

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 24th, 2014
The Winter Olympics Risk Being Canceled on Account of Global Warming

The Winter Olympics Risk Being Canceled on Account of Global Warming

Traditional winter sports regions risk becoming too hot to host this celebration

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

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 9th, 2014
Europe Needs a 2030 Green Energy Plan to Meet Climate Change Targets

Europe Needs a 2030 Green Energy Plan to Meet Climate Change Targets

In the absence on one such plan, greenhouse gas emissions will remain worryingly high

  • 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

Watch: Global Warming Explained in 52 Seconds

Watch: Global Warming Explained in 52 Seconds

The video was created by UC Berkeley Professor Michael Ranney and his colleagues

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 7th, 2014
In 2013, Wind Was Spain's Top Energy Source

In 2013, Wind Was Spain's Top Energy Source

New report says that, last year, wind power met 21.1% of the country's demand

A 10% Increase in São Paulo's EV Fleet Would Cut Yearly Emissions by 1.3%

A 10% Increase in São Paulo's EV Fleet Would Cut Yearly Emissions by 1.3%

On the other hand, it translates into a 2% increase in electricity demand, study finds

Stop-Start Technology Use Will Soar in the Years to Come

Stop-Start Technology Use Will Soar in the Years to Come

The technology yields both financial and environmental benefits

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 18th, 2013
Banning Plastic Bags Is a Bad Idea Environmentally-wise, Researcher Claims

Banning Plastic Bags Is a Bad Idea Environmentally-wise, Researcher Claims

What’s more, such bans yield little financial benefits

Waterwheel Washing Machine Does the Laundry Without Burning Energy

Waterwheel Washing Machine Does the Laundry Without Burning Energy

The contraption is meant for people who live near water, lack access to electricity

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 13th, 2013
42% of US Households Could Switch to EVs Without Telling the Difference

42% of US Households Could Switch to EVs Without Telling the Difference

This is because 70% of all Americans drive under 60 miles (96.5 kilometers) per weekday

1,600 People Killed Yearly by Coal Plants in the UK Alone

1,600 People Killed Yearly by Coal Plants in the UK Alone

Report documents how air pollution caused by coal plants in the UK affects public health

 
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