Archive for the ‘Environment’ Category

North pole expedition looking for signs of climate change

A pioneering scientific expedition to help determine the lifespan of the Arctic Ocean’s sea ice cover

March 16, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Astronomy, Climate Change, Environment  No Comments

Ikea introduces solar-powered lighting …

Ikea introduces solar-powered lighting …

March 10, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Energy Conservation, Environment, Renewable Energy  No Comments

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson at Power Shift 2009 …

America’s youth asks for action on climate change at Power Shift 2009

March 1, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Climate Change, Environment, Renewable Energy  No Comments

A Major Setback in Global Warming Science – OCO Launch Fails

Orbiting Carbon Observatory launch fails …

March 1, 2009  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Climate Change, Environment  No Comments

Finally bought a new LCD TV set …

A new TV set, and some saved energy …

March 1, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Energy Conservation, Energy Star  No Comments

Collaboration between Google and Purdue University produces a new view of CO2 …

Google and Purdue’s CO2 emissions map …

March 1, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Climate Change, Environment  No Comments

Earth Hour 2009

Earth Hour 2009, show your commitment to stop climate change …

February 22, 2009  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Climate Change, Environment, Renewable Energy  No Comments

Global Energy Balance Explained

NASA’s Earth Observatory explains the Earth’s energy budget.

February 16, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Climate Change, Environment  No Comments

Google enters the smart grid arena

Google’s PowerMeter enables the smart grid.

February 16, 2009  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Climate Change, Renewable Energy  No Comments

Have kids, want to save power? Try this …

Ways to save on lighting, electronic wall timers …

February 8, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Climate Change, Environment, Renewable Energy  No Comments