Super Bowl XLIII the Greenest Yet?

Yesterday's record-breaking Super Bowl has possibly broken yet another record as being the most environmentally conscious game yet. While the NFL took some steps to offset their carbon footprint, Tampa Bay's...

Low-Efficiency Light Bulbs Banned in the EU

 The EU took initial steps towards banning incandescent light bulbs and low-efficiency halogen bulbs. In a measure that would make even Edison proud, restrictions against the bulbs are set to take place...

Get Off the Grid: Renewable Energy at Home

This article in New Scientist features interviews with people who've green-powered their homes by making them energy efficient and using solar, wind, hydroelectric, etc. Storage is still a problem- space and cost- but improvements are being made and things are getting...

A 35% rise in British Gas bill... for 2009

" Record rise for British Gas bills   Centrica Boss Phil Bentley defends gas prices rises British Gas owner Centrica says it is raising gas prices by a record 35% and electricity prices by 9%. The UK's biggest domestic energy supplier said that the price...

Why Are There Steam Tunnels and Pipes All Over Manhattan?

I've always wondered about the steam things. In NY winters, they send up plumes at lots of intersections. Until one blows, one just sort of forgets them. And it turns out they are a wonder of smart urban planning."The whole thing is rather brilliant--a model of re-use and...

Classica 3000 garage doors collection - excellent energy efficiency

Amarr offers a new, improved collection of garage doors, which provide excellent energy efficiency

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