Big companies slap on latest eco-label: WindMade
Would you prefer products made via renewable energy? A new certification aims to harness consumer purchasing power for companies who harness the wind, from big banks to building blocks.
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Infographic: How does your state rank on energy efficiency?
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy releases its 2011 energy efficiency scorecard. Find out what state kicked California out of pole position.
Forest biofuel increases emissions, study says
As the Pacific Northwest looks ahead to next-gen biofuels, new research says the industry should get out of the woods to cut carbon emissions.
A calculator for your roof's solar potential
Is your roof a solar hotspot? Swedish researchers are showing homeowners and towns where the sun shines on their buildings over the year.
Moixa Tech offers a cure for 'wall warts'
Sick of bulky gadget chargers wasting electricity and cluttering your outlets? A British company suggests a small solar station as a solution.
Is poop power profitable?
A new study dives into whether manure is a methane-generating moneymaker on the farm.
A sponge for sucking up CO2
Scientists from Northwestern University are working on greener ways to squeeze tons of carbon dioxide into tiny spaces.
Solar-powered bug killer
Grow crops by day. Kill critters by night. The sun is powering up AgriSolar's pest control systems in China. Now the company looks westward to cut costs and chemicals on the farm.
Catching the wind with electric cars
As more electric cars hit the road, more wind power may be able to hit the grid. Two studies explore how.
Farmigo: a social network for fresh, cheap food
Farm + Amigo = Farmigo. Trouble finding the grass-fed, organic, seasonal products you want? Ask your friends to help. A website offers new platform for bringing communities and local farmers together.