Lexus Hybrids Muddying Electric Vehicle Waters
Look anywhere, at politicians, journalists, ignorantes, even in some of the comments here on The Green Optimistic, and you’ll find electric vehicle opponents.
One place...
Is There Really a “Greener” Hydrogen, BASF?
Mention hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and two opposites immediately spring to my mind. First, HFC vehicles are, in themselves, emissions-free. On the other...
The Stirling Racer: Nice But Expensive Stirling Engine Toy Powered By The Sun
It's nice for a toy, but difficult to understand when it comes to explaining the true greenness of this invention. A stirling engine-powered toy just hit the market recently, combining a 194-year-old engine concept touted today for its fuel flexibility with solar power-the baby that modern science wants to grow.
Can Coal-Burning Plants Burn Wood to Reduce CO2 Emissions?
Coal-burning adds to carbon dioxide emissions at an astonishing rate, releasing carbon dioxide that was sequestered millions of years ago.
Coal-burning also releases a lot...
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive is For the Few
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive is another beast entirely and, for its price, assures an even smaller market share than the top-of-the-line Tesla Model S.
Mention...
Wait, No More Horse Carriage Rides in New York City’s Central Park?
If Mayor Bill de Blasio has his way, the Central Park carriages could be trotting on borrowed time. On the other hand, do they...
Painting A Green Future with Decorated Wind Turbines
Australian-based wind farm, Hepburn Wind, has a unique way of drumming up support for renewable energy. Probably finding inspiration from the lyrics of Windmills...
Toyota Prius / Harley Davidson Abomination Found on eBay
There are Toyota Prius drivers who thumb their noses at Hummer H3 drivers, and there are Ford F750 Drivers who thumb their noses at...
Danish Hotel Gives Free Meal to Anyone Cycling for 15 Minutes in Their Gym
While pointless as a way to really change something in the course of pollution reduction, a Danish hotel found a way to both motivate their customers to go green by pedaling and give them a free $36 meal voucher.
North Dakota Light Pollution Seen From Space UPDATED
When looking at satellite photos of the earth taken at night, it is easy to see urban areas as brights spots in a sea...
