- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 4th, 2014
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
Vegetarians aren't the only ones who can save the planet, farmers can do it too
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 25th, 2014
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
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
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
Traditional winter sports regions risk becoming too hot to host this celebration
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 11th, 2014
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
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
Presently, suburbs account for 50% of the carbon footprint of households in the US
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 8th, 2014
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
New report says that, last year, wind power met 21.1% of the country's demand
- Travel & Transportation
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 6th, 2014
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
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 20th, 2013
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
What’s more, such bans yield little financial benefits
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 13th, 2013
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
This is because 70% of all Americans drive under 60 miles (96.5 kilometers) per weekday
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 2nd, 2013
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