Articles tagged “Clean Energy”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Living Off-Grid: Solar Powered Blogging By Trevor Reichman IN Work & Connect Aug 11 2008 I write most of my articles between the hours of 11am and 4pm. That is when my laptop is getting power directly from the sun instead of my battery bank. I have six 15 watt panels totaling 90 watts. However, here in the desert where there is low humidity, solar panels provide about 30% more energy than what they are rated at. That gives me about 120 watts of power, even more in the summer when the sun is showing off. I know that doesn't sound like much, being that two old fashioned light bulbs use 120 watts of energy, but that was then. I will upgrade my $400 solar system as needed. + READ MORE

Green Your iPod in Three Easy Steps By Brian Merchant IN Tech & Transport Aug 6 2008 It?s a fact of life now?it seems like just about everyone?s got some sort of iPod now. Whether it?s a Shuffle, a video iPod, or a Zune or some other mp3 player, the new wave of portable music players is indisputably here. You can bet the good folks of Greensburg have had an iPod or two around. + READ MORE

Building a Better Bus Stop with Tommy Lee and Ludacris By Natalie Cook IN Tech & Transport Aug 5 2008 On Battleground Earth, Tommy Lee and Ludacris trade in their microphones for hammers and construct a solar powered shelter. After the hard labor, they work out a jam session in their eco-friendly creation. Learn more about their slamming i-Shelter and how you can lobby for one in your area. + READ MORE

Roadie Blog, Week 1, Raise the Roof By Team Planet Green IN Battleground Earth Aug 1 2008 It's been a long day and I'm exhausted but I feel like I've changed. I am probably not the only one. We all came on this trip looking for the rock lifestyle amidst the challenges--the partying and the beautiful... + READ MORE

Green Homes By Brian Merchant IN Home & Garden Jul 30 2008 You may have noticed in the second episode of Greensburg that there?s a lot of talk about building green homes?we?re even treated to a look at one in mid-construction.From something as easy as installing to as dedicated as installing solar paneling to cut energy costs, there are plenty of ways you can upgrade your home... + READ MORE

Pocket Solar By Megan Cohen IN Work & Connect Jul 29 2008 Putting solar panels on your roof is one thing, but did you know that you can grab a little handful of sunlight just to power your iPod?, your cell phone, or any other mobile gadget, with an eco-friendly charger? + READ MORE

Greensburg Glossary: Solar Energy By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Jul 29 2008 Simply put, solar energy is the light and heat provided by the sun, sitting up there some 93 million miles away. In contrast, renewable energy resources ? such as wind and solar energy ? are constantly replenished and will never run out. ?Applications for solar power are broad and include areas like architecture,... + READ MORE

Let?s Go Solar By Natalie Cook IN Tech & Transport Jul 28 2008 Tommy Lee and Ludacris are certainly accustomed to life in the spotlight, so it?s no surprise that they step-up the challenge of using the sunlight in a solar showdown on Battleground Earth. Solar power is one of the most promising sectors of green technology. It is the only source that is 100 percent renewable with 0... + READ MORE

Five Super Solar Products By Natalie Cook IN Home & Garden Jul 26 2008 On Greenovate, Chris Prelitz plans to turn his Laguna Beach, California home into a model solar power residence. A small solar panel powers a fan which keeps your noggin feeling breezy on the summers hottest days. + READ MORE

Why Go Green By Collin Dunn IN Work & Connect Jul 24 2008 Green is everywhere these days. While it's easy to get overwhelmed, it's also simple to begin making a positive impact. Since it helps to understand the big picture when setting goals, we've adjusted our focus for this guide to take a broader look at the reasons behind why we should go green. + READ MORE

Obama's Color: GREEN By Elizabeth Seward IN Work & Connect Jul 21 2008 Some things in life aren't exactly right but they are easy. He believes in investing in research, bio-fuels, renewable energy, cleaner coal, and a whole lot more. He understands that clean energy is a must and is equipped with a game plan of how to make it come to pass. + READ MORE

Will Solar Rays Produce Three-Eyed Fish? By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Jul 20 2008 As one might expect, Ed goes nuts over the solar power at Jackson Browne's home (not to mention the wind power). In addition to causing sunburn and other directly solar-related injuries, the high concentration of ultraviolet rays hitting the seas can strengthen toxins that are already present, resulting in super-potent... + READ MORE

Top Renewable Energy Technologies By Brian Merchant IN Tech & Transport Jul 18 2008 There?s a lot of greening going on in Greensburg?there are green new building techniques, a brand new green attitude, and the use of renewable energy sources. So what are renewable energy sources? It's pretty self explanatory, really?they're ways of generating power that don?t usurp the earth?s resources and instead draw from sources that can be replenished and reused. + READ MORE

The Electric Speed Barrier, Beer From the Tap and The 10 Most Walkable Cities By Jessica Root IN Tech & Transport Jul 18 2008 Break electric car speed records in the Aero EV. Drink your beer from the tap--not the bottle. Find out where your city ranks on the list of Top 10 Most Walkable U.S. Cities. All this and more, today on TreeHugger! + READ MORE

Mean Politics and Clean Machines By Eric Leech IN Tech & Transport Jul 16 2008 Now we are not wanting to get in a political debate here... but part of the presidential campaign has dragged clean energy and hybrid technology into the mix, so we thought it appropriate to share a bit about each candidates' viewpoint.In addition to the credit, McCain wants to enforce tougher fuel economy fines.Senator + READ MORE

The World's Greenest Cities of the Future By Brian Merchant IN Travel & Outdoors Jul 15 2008 Greensburg is well on its way to ranking among the most eco-aware cities around. So who are its peers? These three cities are Greensburg's brothers in arms in the journey to establish the future of green building. + READ MORE

Ready, Set, Green, Week Four: The Plane Truth By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Jul 11 2008 I know planes aren't great for the earth, what with all the carbon dioxide emissions. That works out nicely for me, because flying is not my favorite way to get from point A to point B?but I do love new places, and I'm more than happy to white my knuckles during take off and turbulence if it means going somewhere I've never been. Since we spend at least one weekend a month on a road trip, real vacations for us mean getting out the passports and the rolling suitcases and preparing for takeoff. + READ MORE

Going Geothermal: Electric Geysers? By Team Planet Green IN Travel & Outdoors Jul 1 2008 Greensburg is going through all sorts of changes in its pursuit of green.Supporters of harnessing geothermal energy believe that it could be a far more powerful source than wind and solar power combined.Basically, the idea hinges on drilling down in geyser-loaded locales in order to power electrical generators with heat + READ MORE

What Do the Buzz Words Really Mean? By Team Planet Green IN Work & Connect Jul 1 2008 It's easy to get lost in the lingo when liberal radio host Stephanie Miller and her conservative opponent Doug McIntyre fervently debate a host of pressing environmental issues on Supper Club with Tom Bergeron.Massive steps to alter social norms through the development of alternative energy, the use of public... + READ MORE

G Word Episode: Shredded Steel By Team Planet Green IN G Word Jun 30 2008 G Word's resident Waste Sleuth Todd Sutton follows scrap steel from the junkyard to the steel mill where it finds new life; Salvage Queen Evette Rios transforms an old fireplace door into a multi functional table and solar power heats... + READ MORE