Why Solyndra failed

Feb. 28   1 Comment  

Low natural gas prices, competition from China and other factors helped sink innovative American solar panel maker, Solyndra, despite its having received $535 million in government loan guarantees. But the Obama administration is not deterred and has renewed efforts to force utilities to derive significant percentages of their power from cleaner, greener sources. (Media credit/Zachary Graham via Flickr)

It was SO promising…

EarthTalk: Green investing? Home solar power?

Sept. 25, 2010   3 Comments  

There are many online websites and blogs that offer green investing strategies and tips as well as news and views on developments in various green business sectors.

Is it economical to put in solar panels?

SURGE for iPhone 3G & 3Gs-Review

May 21, 2010   2 Comments  

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Saving the planet, one solar charged iPhone at a time

Energy savings makes ‘cents’ for Mass. residents

May 3, 2010   Leave a Comment  

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Governor’s energy efficiency plan in action in Lynn

Power Behind Closed Doors: Perpetual power?

Nov. 29, 2009   2 Comments  

Wind turbines like this one in Hull might not be the answer (Media credit/dsearls via Flickr)

Hint: Wind is not the answer

EarthTalk: Gorillas? Solar power?

June 15, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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Our weekly environmental column focuses on the population of gorillas and the spread of solar power.

Greening baseball

May 22, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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Across most of Major League Baseball (MLB), teams are turning greener than the outfield grass, reports the June 2009 issue of E – The Environmental Magazine (now posted at www.emagazine.com/view/?4664). They’re reducing energy consumption, extending recycling efforts, and taking the first steps into renewable energy. So far, four parks, including Fenway Park in Boston, the [...]

EarthTalk: Plastic lids? Solar panels?

Aug. 25, 2008   2 Comments  

Dear EarthTalk: Everyone knows we should recycle metal, glass and plastic cans and bottles, but what about all the lids, tops and caps?  I see people recycling plastic bottles, for example, with their caps on, but I’ve always been told to thrown them out. Is that wrong? – Stefanie Gandolfi, Oakland, CA Many municipal recycling [...]

EarthTalk: Candles? Solar power from roads?

March 3, 2008   Leave a Comment  

Dear EarthTalk: I just read an article that said air fresheners contain chemicals that can cause health problems when inhaled. Are scented candles any better? – Leanne Chacksfield, Cincinnati, OH Like most air fresheners, many scented candles contain and release phthalates, potentially harmful chemicals that have been linked to the disruption of hormonal systems and [...]