Most of us are online a lot these days. Not only is the digitization of communication, work, and play convenient and relatively cheap, it has had a profound impact on the “brick and mortar” world. Take the publishing industry, for example. Aside from the personal preferences that go along with reading real ink on paper [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Green Technology’
Infographic: The Internet and the Environment
December 30th, 2010 
Justin Manger Virtual Stock Exchange Game Update
December 14th, 2010 Justin Manger There are only a few weeks left of 2010. That means holiday parties, family gatherings, and New Year’s plans. It also means one person is getting closer to walking away with the title of 2nd Green Revolution Virtual Stock League Champion. Yes, a coveted distinction to be sure. It’s hard to believe nearly half a [...]
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No Comments »Five Friday Facts: U.S. Science and Technological Leadership at Risk
December 10th, 2010 Justin Manger • In 2009, 51% of U.S. patents were awarded to non-U.S. companies. China has gone from 15th place to 5th in international patents. • The World Economic Forum ranks the U.S. 48th in quality of mathematics and science education. Source: Rising Above the Gathering Storm, Revisited, 2010 • In less than 15 years, China has [...]
Test Drive a Nissan Leaf (Well, Sign Up to Get in Line)
December 3rd, 2010 Justin Manger March, 2011. That’s when Nissan’s drive electric tour makes it’s way to the nation’s capital. According to the website DriveNissanLeaf.com, the ‘drive electric tour’ will provide the opportunity to learn all about the Nissan LEAF.” Already in motion in California, the tour will make stops in Arizona, Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida and North Carolina (I guess they’re [...]
60 Years of Light for $3
November 14th, 2010 Justin Manger Researchers at Cambridge University have come up with an LED (light emitting diode) bulb that lasts for 60 years (100,000 hours) and costs $3. Twelve times more efficient than regular incandescent and 3 times more efficient than fluorescent bulbs, the new LED is smaller than a penny. It also apparently comes on right away, unlike [...]
Visibility is a Key Feature of Success in “Behavioral Programs,” Study Shows
November 10th, 2010 Chris DeArmond “Because the convenience of accessing energy makes it easy to use it without knowing how much one is spending, even simple visual reminders, without other behavioral measures, can lead to savings” (ACEEE study). A report recently published by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) analyzes ten successful energy efficiency programs (achieving 2 to [...]
Posted in Behavior, Conservation, Economics, Education, Energy Efficiency, Smart Grid Tags: Chris DeArmond, Energy Conservation, Green Technology 1 Comment »Software to Hold “Greenwashers” Accountable
November 7th, 2010 Guest Author Editor’s note: This post was written by Hunter Richards, an Accounting Market Analyst at Software Advice Greenwash (verb, \ˈgrēn-wȯsh\) – to market a product or service by promoting a deceptive or misleading perception of environmental responsibility. It’s no secret that “going green” has become the next big thing in the corporate world. Riding the wave [...]
Posted in Business, Energy Efficiency, Guest Authors, Sustainability Tags: Green Technology No Comments »Californians Keep Emissions Curbs on Track with “No” on Proposition 23
November 5th, 2010 Justin Manger Californians voted to keep the Global Warming Solutions Act in place on Tuesday, one of many little talked about state ballots measures that were up for a vote in different areas of the country. The act (Assembly Bill 32 or AB32) was passed in 2006 and aims to cut the state’s industrial CO2 emissions to [...]
The Run Down on Current and Future Low-Emission Japanese Cars
November 4th, 2010 Justin Manger JAMA, the Japan Automobile Manufacturer’s Association, has released their 2010 report Building in America. According to their statistics, Japanese car companies provide employment for 400,000 Americans from all 50 states. Manufacturing investment in the U.S. by JAMA’s member companies reached $33,280,000,000 (that’s 33 billion) in 2009. Having distinguished themselves by being the first to offer hybrid vehicles [...]
Will Diesel Get a Second Chance?
November 3rd, 2010 Chris DeArmond Rising concerns over fuel efficiency and global warming have driven consumers to give diesel a second chance. Already, car manufacturers including BMW, Audi, and Mercedes have been increasing their diesel options for the U.S., which could detract some customers from buying the more expensive hybrids. (See 2nd Green’s review of a clean diesel Volkswagen here). [...]
