2ndgreenrevolution

LATEST ARTICLES ( 1259 )

• Already Energy Efficient Japan Cuts Back Further After Fukushima

  

  The world has seen the devastation caused by the 9.0 magnitude March 11th earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Now that the story has slipped from the headlines,... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Airbus Challenges Boeing with Fuel-Efficient A320neo

  

  After securing another 100 orders for its highly efficient A320neo – bringing sales to well over 400 – Airbus is due to achieve its goal of 500 sales by the... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• 2nd Green Revolution’s New Outpost: Japan!

  

  My first post in a while comes from Kashiwa City in Chiba prefecture in Japan. I’m currently in a manga kissaten (internet cafe) near the train station in... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2011 ECO-LIVING

• The Role of NASA in a Sustainable Future

  

  A recent NPR story about the space shuttle Endeavor’s final launch and the International Space Station included some profound comments from the commander Mark... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• The Obama Administration’s Smart Grid Policy

  

  Earlier this month, the Obama Administration released their Policy Framework for the 21st Century Grid. The framework, which is subtitled “Enabling Our Secure... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Five Friday Facts: Plan B 4.0 – Wind Energy Capacity

  

  The following facts come from the preface of Lester Brown’s Plan B 4.0, which was published in 2009. The book is available in print or as a downloadable PDF fro... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Ford C-MAX Energi Set to Compete with Chevy Volt

  

  A press release from Ford indicates that the C-MAX Energi is the company’s first production plug-in hybrid. The C-MAX will have a range approaching 500 miles... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Apples Top List of Worst Fruits and Vegetables for Pesticides; Onions Best

  

  Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its yearly report on pesticides in foods. The short of it? Apples, celery, and strawberries lead on a... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Cutting the Speed Limit

  

  Many people (myself included) cringe at the thought of having a 55 or 60 mph speed limit on the highway. But, if we’re going to seriously address foreign... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• New Town Builders to Construct Net Zero Home

  

  Taking a page from the solar decathlon that runs annually in Washington DC, New Town Builders in Denver will complete their first net zero home in the... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Money Talks, But How Much? What Are People’s Motivations to Go Green?

  

  This debate follows the format of the New York Times’s Opinionator with a back and forth flow simulating our discussion. Wilson: We’ve been working under the... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• The Postal Service’s Green Efforts

  

  The United States Postal Service (USPS) has engaged in a sustainability push over the past several years. Many of their efforts have been documented on their... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• FFF: Biggest Coal-based Utility in U.S. to Close 5 Old Plants

  

  To comply with proposed Environmental Protection Agency regulations, American Electric Power (AEP) will spend $6 billion to $8 billion to shut down five aging... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Princeton Review Reveals List of 311 Green Colleges

  

  A recent guest post talked about 5 primary and secondary schools that are noted for their “green” features. The Princeton Review has updated their list of the... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• American University Readies One of the Largest Solar Systems in Washington, D.C.

  

  The nation’s capital has a mandate for renewable energy and American University is not letting that fact pass them by. Next month, the school plans to have... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Art Conservation Attempts to “Go Green”

  

  In the Spring 2011 issue of NYU’s alumni magazine there is an article detailing the pressures facing art conservationists to protect more than the masterpieces... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Denver’s Bike to Work Day is Set for June 22nd

  

  Following up on last month’s post about Washington DC’s bike to work day, the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCoG) will sponsor their own event. Bike... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• $4 Gas May Not Be Popular, but Is It Wise?

  

  With gas prices at their highest level during his presidency, last month President Obama announced an increase in domestic production of oil. Namely the battere... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Eco-Trek Returns Home to Germany After Driving Fuel Cell Cars Around the World

  

  The Eco-Trek series (click for summaries of all episodes) we have been bringing you every week has come to an end. The longest continuous drive of three... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• Five Friday Facts: China’s Great Green Leap Forward

  

  As of 2007 China generated 8 gigatons of carbon dioxide annually (which amounts to 6 tons/person). In addition, there were 21 cars per every 1,000 people. Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2011 ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT