Apple's 100% Renewable Headquarters, a Model for the Future?

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 Eliminates 12 Tons of Carbon Dioxide Per Year

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 Puts Protective Measures in Place to Protect the Battery Pack

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...
Wind Power by Festo

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...
Polar Bears, Human Beings, Climate Change Doesn't See the Difference

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 in Seattle, Washington, Uses 80% Less Energy

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...
Biofore Concept Uses Very Little Petroleum

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...
Bird's Nest Hosts First Formula E Races

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...