Several articles and events recently have reinforced the optimism I sense in our switch to lower pollution, lower consumption, and more sustainable lives. The hope springs forth in part because there is not just one group or sector or even one reason why society is shifting to more sustainable options. Rather, the change is spread [...]
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We’re On Our Way to a Greener World
July 30th, 2011 
Justin Manger 
Posted in Behavior, Business, Clean Technology, Education, Justin Manger, Op-Ed 
Tags: Energy Conservation 
No Comments »Magic Hat Brewery Tips Its Brim to Energy Conservation with Biogas
July 26th, 2011 Justin Manger In a bid to use the tons of grain waste produced during the brewing process that would normally go to waste, Magic Hat is going green. 21 tons of grain waste are produced per day at its South Burlington, VT factory. Instead of simply disposing of this “waste,” Purpose Energy is helping Magic Hat install a 492,000 [...]
Toyota’s Expanded Prius Line to Make US Debut This Fall
July 20th, 2011 Eric Wilson The Prius v, a larger version of the “traditional” Prius that has become borderline ubiquitous in many parts of the country, will go on sale across the United States this fall. It represents the first of the expanded Prius line to come to market. In addition, the plug-in Prius, oft discussed (including on 2nd Green [...]
Posted in Business, Energy Efficiency, Eric Wilson, Featured Posts, Japan, News, Transportation Tags: California, Hybrids, Plug-in Hybrid, Prius No Comments »Pollution Eating Aluminum Panels: Good Idea or Good Grief?
July 7th, 2011 Justin Manger For the moment, let’s put aside the fact that EcoClean – aluminum building panels that can “eat” smog – is produced by major aluminum maker Alcoa. If we’re going to have buildings that have aluminum siding (or siding at all) wouldn’t it be better if that siding could help clean the air?The most rational and [...]
Posted in Behavior, Business, Clean Technology, Green Building, Justin Manger, Sustainable Development Tags: Carbon Dioxide, Pollution No Comments »California, Oregon, Massachusetts, New York, and Colorado Leading U.S. in Clean Energy
July 5th, 2011 Justin Manger Released for the second time ever, the U.S. Clean Energy Leadership Index by Clean Edge has ranked how all 50 states compare across the clean energy spectrum. Using 70 different indicators in technology, policy, and capital, the index names the following as the top 10 states: California, Oregon, Massachusetts, New York, Colorado, Washington, New Mexico, Minnesota, [...]
Apples Top List of Worst Fruits and Vegetables for Pesticides; Onions Best
June 15th, 2011 Justin Manger 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 list of 12 foods that contain “lots” of pesticides. The “Clean 15″, on the other hand, are led by onions, sweet corn, and pineapples. I say “lots” in parentheses [...]
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Justin Manger, News Tags: Environment, Food, Michael Pollan, Organic No Comments »FFF: Biggest Coal-based Utility in U.S. to Close 5 Old Plants
June 10th, 2011 Justin Manger To comply with proposed Environmental Protection Agency regulations, American Electric Power (AEP) will spend $6 billion to $8 billion to shut down five aging coal plants, convert at least two to natural gas, and retrofit 12 other plants. Coal-fired plants account for nearly 25,000 megawatts, or 65 percent, of AEP’s total generation capacity. The five plants [...]
Denver’s Bike to Work Day is Set for June 22nd
June 6th, 2011 Eric Wilson 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 to Work Day 2011, will take place on June 22nd. Registration for the event is now open. A list of breakfast and break stations, as well as various other [...]
Posted in Business, Eric Wilson, Transportation Tags: Bicycles, Colorado, Denver, Washington DC No Comments »1800 Larimer: A LEED Platinum High Rise in Denver
June 2nd, 2011 Eric Wilson Last summer the building at 1800 Larimer Street in downtown Denver opened for business. Now home to Xcel Energy’s offices, the structure achieved LEED Platinum certification from the USGBC. Many unique features helped the structure attain this designation. Underfloor air distribution (click here for an example) that uses natural convection can result in a 50% energy [...]
Posted in Business, Clean Technology, Conservation, Eric Wilson, Green Building, Smart Grid, Sustainability Tags: Colorado, Denver, Energy Conservation, LEED, Water Conservation 1 Comment »Stopping by Fat Toad Goat Farm on A Snowy Evening
May 30th, 2011 Guest Author As a native Vermonter I’ve long had an affinity for a number of Vermont made food products. From Ben & Jerry’s ice cream to cheeses to micro-breweries, if it is made in Vermont, and I can either eat it or drink it, it’s almost a certainty that I’ll buy it. A Vermont product that recently [...]
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Featured Posts, Guest Authors, Local Energy/Food, Site Visits Tags: Environment, Food, Jason Wheelock, Vermont 2 Comments »
