http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/living-with-ed/begley-fences-water-heaters.html Living with Ed star--and environmentally-minded actor--Ed Begley, Jr., helps viewers handle questions of hot water heaters, budget-friendly solar power, and eco-friendly privacy shields. Living with Ed star--and environmentally-minded actor--Ed Begley, Jr., helps viewers handle questions of hot water heaters, budget-friendly solar power, and eco-friendly privacy shields. Ask Ed Forum Ed Begley Jr. Answers Energy Efficiency Green Home Heating Saving Energy Solar Power Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:30:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/living-with-ed/begley-fences-water-heaters.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/important-computer-desktop-computer.html Keeping your computer longer is the green thing to do. Maybe you'd like to upgrade a component in your desktop computer, but you don't know what? Here's a few pointers. Keeping your computer longer is the green thing to do. Maybe you'd like to upgrade a component in your desktop computer, but you don't know what? Here's a few pointers. Computers Energy Efficiency Green Electronics Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT Michael Graham Richard http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/important-computer-desktop-computer.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/living-with-ed/ed-begley-sidewalk-trendsetting.html Actor and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr. helps readers tackle problems of new sidewalks, eco-frustration, and tankless hot water heaters. Actor and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr. helps readers tackle problems of new sidewalks, eco-frustration, and tankless hot water heaters. Ask Ed Forum Ed Begley Jr. Answers Energy Efficiency Green Home Home Energy Use Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:41:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/living-with-ed/ed-begley-sidewalk-trendsetting.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/winterize-home-poisoning-family.html Everyone knows it is important to winterize your home but so many of the tips rely on substances that contain toxins. Here are 35 non-toxic tips for keeping your family warm all winter long. Everyone knows it is important to winterize your home but so many of the tips rely on substances that contain toxins. Here are 35 non-toxic tips for keeping your family warm all winter long. Energy Efficiency Green Home Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:30:00 GMT Marye Audet http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/winterize-home-poisoning-family.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/ways-home-save-money.html When it comes to investing, there aren't many sure things, especially in our current economic climate. While Wall Street has been a roller coaster ride lately, investing in efficiency upgrades in your home isn't subject to the mood swings of nervous investors, and, done properly, will always save you money. Here's how. When it comes to investing, there aren't many sure things, especially in our current economic climate. While Wall Street has been a roller coaster ride lately, investing in efficiency upgrades in your home isn't subject to the mood swings of nervous investors, and, done properly, will always save you money. Here's how. Energy Efficiency Green Flooring Green Home Green Home Renovation Home Energy Use Indoor Air Quality Insulation Non-Toxic Paint Saving Energy Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/ways-home-save-money.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/greening-nyc-supers-time.html A program launched just last month is already about halfway to meeting its goal of 1,000 superintendents signed up for its green training program, which will slash the carbon emissions-and energy costs-of New York City's buildings. A program launched just last month is already about halfway to meeting its goal of 1,000 superintendents signed up for its green training program, which will slash the carbon emissions-and energy costs-of New York City's buildings. Clean Energy Energy Energy Efficiency Green Appliances Green Home Heating Money Take Action Water Conservation Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:30:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/greening-nyc-supers-time.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/questionable-energy-star-labels.html It turns out that the EPA's Energy Star program is not so reliable, according to a recent Energy Department internal audit. Add that to the list of reasons to monitor your own energy use at home, to be sure you're plugging in as efficiently as possible. It turns out that the EPA's Energy Star program is not so reliable, according to a recent Energy Department internal audit. Add that to the list of reasons to monitor your own energy use at home, to be sure you're plugging in as efficiently as possible. Clean Energy Energy Energy Efficiency Green Appliances Green Home Technology Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:30:00 GMT Rachel Cernansky http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/questionable-energy-star-labels.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/unplug-laptop-steps.html How freeing would it be to unplug your laptop from the grid...forever? Not just for a couple hours until your battery dwindles, but for good. How freeing would it be to unplug your laptop from the grid...forever? Not just for a couple hours until your battery dwindles, but for good. Do It Yourself Energy Efficiency Green Your Electricity Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT Jaymi Heimbuch http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/unplug-laptop-steps.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/heating-cooling-solar-guide.html Solar is the low-hanging fruit of home heating; there is lots of it, the technology is getting cheaper every day and you can even do it yourself. Solar is the low-hanging fruit of home heating; there is lots of it, the technology is getting cheaper every day and you can even do it yourself. Energy Efficiency Green Home Green Home Renovation Heating Home Energy Use Solar Power Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/heating-cooling-solar-guide.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/heating-cooling-natural-gas.html Natural Gas is the most common heating fuel in urban areas of North America; it is the cleanest fossil fuel (50% less CO2 produced per unit of heat than coal). But is it a green way to heat? Natural Gas is the most common heating fuel in urban areas of North America; it is the cleanest fossil fuel (50% less CO2 produced per unit of heat than coal). But is it a green way to heat? Energy Efficiency Green Home Green Home Renovation Heating Home Energy Use Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT Lloyd Alter http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/heating-cooling-natural-gas.html