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Americans and Canadians can take a warning from a University of Florida study of bottled water in China – don’t drink the liquid if you’ve left it somewhere warm for a long time. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Americans can take a warning from a University of Florida study of bottled water in China ─ don’t drink the liquid […]
Peak tornado activity in the central and southern Great Plains of the United States is occurring up to two weeks earlier than it did half a century ago, according to a new study whose findings could help states in “Tornado Alley” better prepare for these violent storms. Tornado records from Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and northern […]
Solar-powered chargers are one solution for outdoor enthusiasts, but here’s an even more convenient option,BioLite’s KettleCharge. This amazing invention can provide off-grid power and potable water in a matter of minutes. It’s perfect for camping expeditions, has applications in third-wold countries, and is just as useful for those who have to deal with infrequent power […]
The Canadian green building market is poised to see strong growth over the next three years, with surveyed Canadian firms expecting to grow their green practices from one third in 2014, to one half by 2017. These findings are part of a new report prepared by McGraw Hill Construction and commissioned by the Canada Green […]
First City of Tiny Homes: Spur, Texas PRLog – Jul. 20, 2014 – SPUR, Texas — The City Council of Spur, TX passed a resolution tonight designating the City of Spur as Americas’ first officially “Tiny House Friendly” town. The resolution tips its hat to the movement toward smaller and more efficient dwellings that has […]
Energy use on the globe is expected to go up by more than 50% in the next 25 years. Michigan law is mandating a heavier reliance on renewable sources by next year. But some say that’s not enough, and they are taking matters into their own hands. Experimenting with sustainability Take Rolf and Mari von […]
Ikea steps up to Go Green and Off The Grid with Wind Farm The Windy City is about to get windier. And hopefully, less reliant on fossil fuels. IKEA recently announced their purchase of Hoopeston Wind, a wind farm of 49 wind turbines near Hoopeston in Vermilion County, two hours south of Chicago. The purchase […]
Earth Day Timeline: Established in 1970, Earth Day has become a worldwide holiday celebrated by over 1 billion people in 2010. Galvanized by the mounting evidence of environmental damage due to pollution and inspired by the student organizations protesting the Vietnam War, Earth Day was conceived by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, who wanted a new […]
Clean Edge Finds Global Solar Deployment Exceeds Wind For First Time The global clean-energy picture for 2013 was a classic good news-bad news story, according to the Clean Energy Trends 2014 report issued by clean-tech research and advisory firm Clean Edge, Inc. The industry saw dazzling growth, success, and rising stock prices in some sectors – most […]
Newton Drury Parkway will be Closed at Night Due to Increased Wood Poaching When loggin began in 1850, roughly two million acres of ancient or “old-growth” coast redwood forest canopy mantled the coastal mountains of California. Today, just over 5 percent of the majestic forest remains. Redwood National and State Parks preserves over 35% of […]
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