Tree-Hugging, Organic-Buying Spoof Hits Sunny Spot
We're suckers for humor. And Heaven knows, there's very little about climate change that is funny. But if you're trying to make a case for people to take advantage of solar power, a little humor might just go a long way. That's what a company called SunRun is hoping for in unveiling a hilarious new ad campaign. The message behind it is that solar … Read More
Image of the Day: Mexico Passes Climate Change Law
As Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano is spewing ash and greenhouse gases into the air, the legislature passed a law that will reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent below usual levels by 2020, and 50 percent below 2000 levels by 2050, according to Nature. … Read More
New Breakthrough in Solar? Maybe. Possibly. Or Not.
New studies have found a way to double the efficiency of solar cells while cutting the cost. Is this finally the solution we have been looking for? … Read More
Interactive: Meeting Obama’s 2035 Clean Energy Goals
order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve America's energy security, President Obama has laid out a goal for the U.S. to generate 80 percent of its electricity from clean energy sources by 2035.… Read More
Replacing Coal With Clean Energy — Let Me Count the Ways
Construct 243 new Hoover Dams; 200,000 wind turbines; or place solar panels on an area triple the size of Delaware. These are just a few of the options for generating 80 percent of US electricity from clean sources.… Read More
Two East Coast Cities Set Sights On Energy Efficiency
Recent conferences in Philadelphia and New York take two different approaches to improving cities' energy efficiency.… Read More
Exploring Fuel Efficiency: How Much Are You Spending on Gas?
We have developed a tool to help you determine the costs of driving your car or truck, including how much carbon dioxide (CO2) your vehicle produces.… Read More
To Save Energy, Utilities Tap into Our Competitive Instincts
Utility companies are trying a novel approach to improving energy conservation: pitting neighbors against neighbors.… Read More
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