The Original Eco Friendly & Sustainable Living Portal (since 2009)
featured, Tag
- U.S. House passes Build Back Better bill. What’s in it for renewable energy? Fri, 19 Nov 21, 10:20pmThe budget reconciliation framework includes $555 billion for climate change and clean energy -- the largest investment ever by Congress.
- What’s in Biden’s Build Back Better budget deal for renewable energy Fri, 19 Nov 21, 10:20pmThe budget reconciliation framework includes $555 billion for climate change and clean energy -- the largest investment ever by Congress.
- FERC’s deadlock means SEEM is here to stay—Why are renewables worried? Thu, 14 Oct 21, 8:53pmThe 15 utilities behind the Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM) hailed the proposal as providing "cost, reliability and environmental benefits." So, why is the renewable energy industry so concerned?
- Free Smartphone Applications Can Consume 75% More Energy than Paid Versions Wed, 21 Mar 12, 10:07amI think we can all agree that smartphones are incredibly useful, and their benefits are only compounded by the wide range of applications we can download...
- Free Smartphone Applications Can Consume 75% Of Your Battery Life! Wed, 21 Mar 12, 5:20amI think we can all agree that smartphones are incredibly useful, and their benefits are only compounded by the wide range of applications we can download...
- Lighter Footstep Joins the Mother Nature Network (MNN) Tue, 16 Mar 10, 7:29amLighter Footstep has a new home! Here's what to expect in the coming weeks.
- Twelve Reasons to Start Using a Bicycle for Transportation Tue, 12 May 09, 6:45pmIt's Bike to Work Week, and thousands of commuters are heading to their jobs on two wheels. Thinking of joining them? Here are a dozen reasons you should.
- Would You Live Your Life Online to Save Energy? Wed, 22 Apr 09, 5:29amA Maine family puts their lives under a magnifying glass this Earth Day when they wire their home to share its energy use with Twitter.
- How to Start a Home Rainbarrel Project Tue, 31 Mar 09, 4:56amA rainbarrel is an inexpensive way to save water and keep your garden healthy. Put those April showers to use all summer long!
- Aquafina’s New Eco-Fina Bottle: Greenwash or Progress? Thu, 26 Mar 09, 11:06amBottled water produces 1.5 million tons of plastic waste each year. Will new packaging really make any difference?
- Today, 1,000 Kids Will Die from Drinking Unsafe Water Mon, 23 Mar 09, 6:05amWorld Water Day is an opportunity to think about a commodity many of us take for granted. But access to safe water is still the world's top health issue.
- Twitter Poll: How Are You Starting Fresh for Spring? Sat, 21 Mar 09, 8:25amSpring is finally here! What are you doing to start fresh and green your life? We asked you this question on Twitter, and here are your responses.
- The Seven Stones of Simpler Living Thu, 19 Mar 09, 10:43amLearning to live a simpler, greener life isn't about the latest eco-friendly product. It's about finding the important things -- and setting them in balance.
- How Much Is Your Vegetable Garden Worth? Mon, 9 Mar 09, 1:32pmSure, eating produce grown in your own garden is fun and healthy. But it can also be a big money-saver during tough economic times. Here's how big.
- Five Ways to Really Green Your St. Patrick’s Day Fri, 6 Mar 09, 7:23amIt just seems right to green the "greenest" of all holidays, doesn't it? Here's how to transfer a bit of that Irish luck to Mother Earth.