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The Five Scariest Things On Halloween 2011

Once you're done being scared of the goblins and ghouls, there are some larger issues to be scared about. But unlike the undead, these problems can be defeated with a little ingenuity.READ»

Infographic: How China's Clean Tech Industry Crushes The U.S.

China may be the world's biggest polluter, but they're also investing heavily in clean and renewable energy solutions--and far surpassing the U.S.'s puny attempts in the process.READ»

For The First Time, Developing Countries Spending The Most On Renewables

Spending on renewable energy is at an all-time high around the world, and in some of the poorest places on Earth, it may mean leapfrogging over dirty power sources in favor of clean ones.READ»

Natural Gas Could Make It Easier To Reach Carbon Emissions Goals, If It Doesn't Kill Us First

A new study from MIT says that natural gas is the key to keeping emissions down while we transfer to renewables. But once we have cheap natural gas flowing, will we ever switch?READ»

Solar Power Comes to Saudi Arabia in a Big Way as Peak Oil Looms

"It's really a preservation decision using solar for domestic consumption and keeping your oil for more lucrative export markets," says the Middle East director of BP Solar.READ»

5 Steps To Building Your Microgrid Dream House

Small-scale, local power--the microgrid--is a big part of the path to sustainable energy (for more detail, read Why the Microgrid Could Be the Answer to Our Energy Crisis in the July/August issue). With today's rates and rebates, ...READ»

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Online Calculater Analyzes Cost Savings of Switching to Renewable Packaging

It's hard to evaluate the benefits of switching from corrugated packaging to reusable packaging, besides the obvious sustainability bonus points. But let's be real---the bottom line is what really matters to most companies, which ...READ»

Mallrats Lit Up By Solar Energy in California

The Shops at Mission Viejo in Mission Viejo,CA is getting a green makeover with the largest solar installation in a U.S. shopping mall. The 173 kilowatt. 20,000 sq. foot system was installed by Element Markets, LLC--the country's ...READ»