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GOOD Citizenship Task 4: Make a List of Issues You’re Passionate About #30DaysofGOOD

Things are easier said than done, or so the old adage goes, and we couldn't agree more.

February 5 2012 | Posted in Earth, Energy | Read More »

Excellence in Energy Efficiency Act promises $1 billion prize for 100 MPG car

Filed under: MPG , Legislation and Policy , USA Are you a U.S. automaker? Do you want a billion dollars?

February 4 2012 | Posted in Earth, Energy, Office, Travel | Read More »

Waste-powered robots: The future of machines?

Today's robots that fly, jump or roll around must refuel or recharge as does any gadget that runs out of energy.

February 3 2012 | Posted in Energy, GreenTech | Read More »

A Modest Proposal for a More Sustainable Super Bowl (Beer Still Included)

I don’t know about you, but I plan to spend Sunday eating and drinking beer and watching lots of commercials and eating some more. Oh, and watching some football, I suppose

February 3 2012 | Posted in Business, Design, Earth, Energy, Food, Home, Transportation, Travel, Water | Read More »

DOE’s David Sandalow defends Obama’s auto record

Filed under: MPG , AutoblogGreen Exclusive , Legislation and Policy , USA , Washington DC Auto Show One of the differences between the Washington Auto Show and car shows in other cities is the almost overwhelming appearance of politicians and government officials.

February 3 2012 | Posted in Earth, Energy, Home, Transportation | Read More »

National Biodiesel Conference Kicks Off February 6, 2012 in Orlando

From a biodiesel-powered record-setting pickup truck and a custom built chopper from New York to presentations by some of the country’s foremost experts in the energy industry and sustainability, the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo beckons alternative fuel enthusiasts, the environmentally conscious and the intellectually curious.

February 2 2012 | Posted in Biodiesel, Energy | Read More »

Dealbreaker: I Wasn’t Attracted to Her

In our? Dealbreakers ?series, exes report on the habit, belief, or boxer brief that ended the affair. She was a lithe, stylish creature who came into my place of work every day. She didn’t walk so much as she floated, high in the clouds upon tall platform heels, six feet tall if she was an inch

February 2 2012 | Posted in Earth, Energy, Home, School | Read More »

Pininfarina P4/5 Competizione going hybrid?

Filed under: Hybrid , Racing Race cars are going hybrid these days. Formula One racers store regenerated brake energy. Porsche packs a flywheel into the 911 GT3 R .

February 1 2012 | Posted in Design, Energy, Transportation | Read More »

Found: Earth’s ‘missing energy’

Scientists have determined that Earth's “missing energy” isn't missing after all. ? Earth's primary energy source is the sun, which bombards the planet with solar rays every day. This energy helps drive our weather system, makes the planet warm enough for life and drives photosynthesis in plants, among other things.

February 1 2012 | Posted in Earth, Energy | Read More »

Brazil’s Petrobras reports another oil spill

Brazil's state-run energy giant Petrobras on Tuesday reported that 160 barrels of crude oil may have spilled from a deep-water well off Sao Paulo state but said the situation was under control.

February 1 2012 | Posted in Earth, Energy, Water | Read More »