Majority Of Americans Support Cleaner Energy: Yale Study

Majority Of Americans Support Cleaner Energy: Yale Study

According to a recent study conducted by Yale and George Mason Universities, most Americans are firmly behind the development and implementation of cleaner energy technologies.  The majority - across the political spectrum - would even support … [Continue Reading]

Energy Efficient Upgrades That Pay For Themselves

Energy Efficient Upgrades That Pay For Themselves

Home improvement can pay for itself, and even put cash back in your pocket - if you're putting your money in the right places.  Renovations that increase your home's energy efficiency aren't just nice for the environment, they can be economical as … [Continue Reading]

Efficient Home Heating With Pellet Stoves

Efficient Home Heating With Pellet Stoves

The newest generation of home heating stoves, which burn fuel pellets instead of firewood, can be a great choice for fending off winter's chilly temperatures.  Pellet stoves are available in a wide range of styles and designs, and they can provide … [Continue Reading]

Can An “Earthscraper” Provide Efficient Urban Living?

Mexico City Earthscraper Design

Mexico City is a sprawling city with nearly 9 million residents, and some of the most densely populated neighborhoods in the world.  So how could developers possibly squeeze a 65-story structure into the middle of the city's historic district?  … [Continue Reading]

Top U.S. Cities For Winter Bicycle Commuting

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For bicycle commuters, continuing to pedal through the winter months can be a daunting task, especially if one lives in a northern city. Often the decision for winter bicycle commuting comes down to perspective: Is cycling a sport or a viable form of … [Continue Reading]

Electric Vehicles – Looking Back, Looking Forward At The Smithsonian

EV1 Electric Car On Display At The Smithsonian

Bet you didn't know that an electric car was the nation's best-selling vehicle back in '04.  1904, that is.  If you think the late 1990's were the dawn of this technology, think again - electric vehicles have been around for over a century.  A new … [Continue Reading]

The Best Shower Filters Of 2011

Sonaki Vitamin C Showerhead Filter

I just replaced my shower filters, so I thought I'd update my best shower filter review from earlier this year. Each update to the review generates a lot of useful comments. So I'm incorporating what I've learned from those comments into this latest … [Continue Reading]

Efficient Technique: Trading Old Electronics, Books, CDs and DVDs For Cash

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Recently, I tested trading-in some of my old books, electronics, DVDs and CDs that were gathering dust on my shelves. I was able to free up some shelf space, and in addition I received some cash and credit (about $400 total). All of these trades went … [Continue Reading]

Gas-Free Commuting: Efficient And Amazingly Economical

Gas-Free Commuting Is Both Efficient And Economical

Automobiles are a major source of pollution (no surprise there).  Cars also play a big role in our reliance on petroleum, which has its own environmental and socio-political baggage.  So reducing your time behind the wheel may be the socially … [Continue Reading]

Bike-Friendly Coastal Towns In The Northeast

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Garnering the distinction of a bike-friendly coastal town in the Northeast  is  no easy feat. Roads along the New England coast are narrow with little to no shoulder let alone bike lanes and can get quite congested in the summer months. Rail trails … [Continue Reading]