April 25, 2011
We often hear that we all need to reduce our water consumption, but getting people to make a connection between their own water usage and the […]
April 23, 2011
Weeds are hard to kill; they seem to come back no matter what steps people take to eradicate them. One reason is because of the persistence […]
April 19, 2011
Bamboo floor covering has long been considered a luxury item, reserved only for wealthy floor design aficionados. Used for thousands of years as decor, until recently, […]
April 18, 2011
It may be cold and inhospitable there on the world’s southernmost continent, but that hasn’t stopped a whole host of invasive species from settling there — […]
April 18, 2011
Solar power is generated by photovoltaic cells, but two scientists are exploring different materials that could foster voltage from light’s magnetic effects. Scientists at the University […]
April 17, 2011
Ah, to have a garden. A space all your own to use your green thumb to its full advantage, providing fresh, organic sustenance right from your […]
April 16, 2011
Photovoltaics have to get big to make a difference, and Pyron Solar has found a way to maximize efficiency in utility-grade installations — float them in […]
April 15, 2011
State-owned power utility Eskom has confirmed that it would reduce the rebate level on its solar water heater (SWH) programme, which falls within energy efficiency initiatives […]
April 13, 2011
The operator of Japan’s crippled nuclear plant said Wednesday it was still working on a detailed plan to end the country’s nuclear crisis a month after […]
April 13, 2011
On the Marketplace Morning Report, we spoke to Charles Fishman, author of The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water. In his new […]
April 10, 2011
The evidence that humans are causing global warming is strong, but the question of what to do about it remains controversial. Economics, sociology, and politics are […]
April 10, 2011
Bicycles have been called the most efficient self-powered means of transportation. So why would anyone want a Rowbike? And, the Rowbike has been around for 15 […]
April 6, 2011
As Earth enters a period of mass extinction, a study released on Wednesday offers a new reason to preserve biodiversity: it’s an effective, natural pollution scrubber […]
April 2, 2011
Exposure to noise pollution is shortening lives and causing significant health problems in Western Europe, and is second only to air pollution as a cause of […]
April 2, 2011
Why settle for one form of renewable energy when you can produce power with two? That’s exactly what scientists from the University of Liverpool have done […]
April 1, 2011
Rising in popularity in recent years, green home improvement is an inexpensive and environment friendly way for you to increase the value, durability and even appearance […]
March 30, 2011
Fracking is currently used in 90 percent of the U.S.’s natural gas and oil wells. The practice makes drilling possible in areas that 10 to 20 […]