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When Trash is Anything But Waste
Eve Troeh Sep 21, 2011
In the 1970s, California faced growing concerns about the supply and cost of energy, in addition to worries about running out of landfill space....
Google invests in offshore wind
John Moe Oct 12, 2010
You know Google, right? They're that company that does wind farms and autonomous cars. Oh and yeah, they have a search engine too, I think....
MID-DAY UPDATE: Obama's top economic policy adviser leaving- now what?
Bill Radke Sep 22, 2010
White House National Economic Council director Larry Summers will return to Harvard at the end of the year. Who might replace him and what does...
What are the most effective things I can do to reduce the amount of energy I use?
Adriene Hill Sep 21, 2010
A new study from researchers at Columbia found that a lot of people are pretty confused about the actions they can take to save energy. When asked...
Are wind turbines really that bad for birds?
Adriene Hill Aug 18, 2010
Easy Answer: Yes. Somewhere between 58,000 and 440,000 birds each year die because of wind turbines....
China plans $738 billion investment in renewable energy
Adriene Hill Aug 9, 2010
Bloomberg is reporting that China will invest 5 trillion yuan (nearly $740 billion) over the next 10 years into renewable energy projects....
How can I figure out where my home is using energy? How can I do my own energy audit?
Adriene Hill Sep 21, 2011
Easy Answer: We've made a Do-It-Yourself Energy Audit guide for you (with help from the Department of Energy and Consumer Reports)....
DIY Energy Audit: Air Leaks
Adriene Hill Jul 30, 2010
Air leaks can be expensive (just think of all the heat and air conditioning we send to the great outdoors). But not to fret, the Leak Detective ...
DIY Energy Audit: Insulation
Adriene Hill Jul 30, 2010
When I think of insulation, I think about the Pink Panther. (As a kid, those ads were awesome. But did they really get adults to buy the...
DIY Energy Audit: Heating and Cooling Systems
Adriene Hill Jul 30, 2010
That perfect room temperature can be hard to agree on, and, depending on your location, even harder to pay for. In most places in the country,...
