China and US Agree to Phase Out Hydrofluorocarbons [HFC]
Hydrofluorocarbons have proved to be an excellent replacement for chlorofluorocarbons , which have been phased out of production for environmental reasons.
Chlorofluorocarbons originally were...
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Climate Change Forces FEMA to Update Flood Maps for NYC
We've gotten away from the misnomer Global Warming lately. Climate Change is probably the best way to describe the situation globally.
The problem with the...
Consumers Want Tesla Motors, Texas Legislature Turns a Deaf Ear
In spite of a strong effort on the part of Tesla Motors and others, a bill to allow direct sales, that is, outside of...
Tesla Motors Shareholder Meetings, Something to Smile About
Tesla Motors doesn't do anything like the competition. From sales to shareholder meetings, Elon Musk's leadership is clear, as is his success.
Of course, not...
Senate Backs Bill to Encourage Energy Efficient Homes
On Thursday, the Senate decided that home buyers who purchase energy-efficient properties can qualify for larger incomes than they would have previously been allowed....
Tesla Motors Can’t Mess With Texas For Now, Might Go Federal For Resolution
Tesla Motors doesn't sell cars the same way other automakers do, but in Texas and Virginia they can't do so... by law.
The problem is...
See Which EU Automakers Fuzzy Carbon Dioxide Emissions Math
Granted, carbon dioxide emissions and fuel economy measurements are hardly real-world, but it seems that some automakers have a little more tolerance built into...
Student Project Electric Vehicle Runs On Social Media
The best way to keep kids out of trouble is to give them something constructive to do. MindDrive, this year, is helping at-risk teens...
Copenhagen Accord, Carbon Dioxide Emissions Reduction, in Trouble in US
When it comes to carbon dioxide emissions, coal-burning plants are pretty much the dirtiest in existence.
Even outfitted with modern emissions-reduction measures, coal plants still...
Henrik Fisker Wants to Recover Fisker Automotive
Fisker Automotive has been suffering of late, after a string of unfortunately occurrences, perhaps some poor decision-making by executives, and the exit of co-founder...
