Apple Campus 100% Renewable Corporate Headquarters
The new Apple headquarters may look odd, but it’s also a very smart building, capable of being fully-powered by renewable energy, not to mention...
Listen to Kermit the Frog Being Right: It’s Not (That) Easy Being Green…
Today I came across this song I'd never heard before. It's called "It's not easy being green" and it's sung by Kermit the Frog,...
Honda Smart Home is a Vision of a Zero Carbon Future
Honda doesn’t just built zero-carbon cars, such as the Honda Fit EV, but has actually developed a whole-life approach to eliminating carbon dioxide emissions.
The...
Tesla Motors says “Shields Up!” Adds More Protection for Battery Pack
After three Tesla Model S fires last year, some have been wondering if electric vehicles truly have a place in our transportation future. Tesla...
Festo DualWingGenerator is Remarkably Efficient Wind Power Device
A few years ago, Festo created a flying bird model that was remarkably similar to the genuine article. Now they’re turning their attention to...
IPCC Report – Climate Change Worst is Yet to Come
Climate change science is telling us that the damage is already done, and that what we’re seeing today is just a hint of what’s...
Park Passive House is First in Washington State
What is a “passive house?” The idea has been around for about twenty years, building the world’s most-efficient homes.
Perhaps better if I let someone...
Ecoppia E4 Robots Increase Solar Panel Efficiency by 35%
Depending on where a solar panel is installed, dirt and dust buildup can seriously impact efficiency.
Cleaning a few solar panels, on your home, to...
Wood-Based Biofore Concept Car Reduces Petroleum Usage
Modern vehicles contain, on average, over 300 pounds of plastic. Of course, most modern plastics are made from petroleum, which opens up a whole...
Beijing to host First Race in 2014 Formula E Championship Racing Series
The Beijing National Stadium, perhaps better-known as the Bird’s Nest, was built for the 2008 Olympics. The Bird’s Nest might be getting a new...