Environmental issues, no matter where they occur, should concern all of us, because the ecosystems' interconnectedness of all sorts can make an issue that started in Peru propagate all the way to China.
Protecting the environment, controlling environmental issues, producing renewable...
The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is launching a 3 year international study to assess the impact of open-fire cooking on disease and air quality.
Scientists hope to determine whether newer stoves employing modern technology can reduce disease and...
This year, the Consumer Reports’ list of reliable 2012 vehicles is led by the Toyota Prius C compact hybrid. In fact, Toyota-made automobiles dominated the top of the list.
This list is compiled from subscriber input and experience with 1.2...
Japan implores citizens to band together to combat the national energy shortage.
On Thursday, Japan debuted its ‘warmbiz’ energy-saving campaign, encouraging people to take energy measures during colder months. After 2011’s Fukushima nuclear reactor disaster, Japan is facing a significant...
More and more fleets are beginning to see the benefits of electric vehicles , not only from a financial standpoint, but also socially. Maybe EVs are still not in the budget for many drivers who would like one, but...
When considering your daily commute, have you ever gone beyond the financial or environmental aspect of your choices? We already know that taking public transportation eliminates carbon-dioxide from the atmosphere and that it saves nearly $10,000 a year for...
Electrified vehicles have had some serious setbacks in public perception, including their limited range, excessive charging times, and higher up-front expenses. Another problem comes from the media, who, every chance they get, paint them as fiery deathtraps, such as...
Switching to green energy is becoming even more popular, as the Department of Defence announced their plans to fulfil 25% of the energy needs of the Pentagon using renewable sources by year 2025.
This decision was made as the need for oil to supply...
While in the past six decades, fertilizers were able to contribute half of the crops produced and caused a cooling effect as they increased carbon sinks, the situation now has reversed as they increase warming in China. Reduction of...
Researchers from Rice University, led by Lisa Biswali, have developed a cost-effective silicon anode (negative electrode) for rechargeable batteries that easily attains 600 charge-discharge cycles at 1,000 milliamp-hours per gram (mAh/g), which is only a third of its theoretical...
