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For years, every major manufacturer of lightbulbs has been trying to bring “the next best thing” to the market in order to replace the old, inefficient incandescent bulbs. Some contain substantial levels of mercury while others just don’t produce the kind of light that belongs in households. To make the decision easier, here is a breakdown of the various choices on the market today. Read more…
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For the past 15 days, I’ve been traversing America on a train. No typos, I’m talking an 1800’s style locomotive that started in Baltimore and ended in San Diego. Why? Not only did I want to see the country, I wanted to do it in the most environmentally responsible way I could. Read more…
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Though there have always been rumors about cars being fueled by air, now it is actually a reality. AirPod, the culmination of Motor Development International studies on pollution and urban mobility, is a three-seater vehicle powered by compressed air. Read more…
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It’s always nice to see good news about your alma mater. This time, fortunately, the good news coincides with the “green” philosophy that so many of us share. Last week, University of San Diego turned on the second largest solar array of any private university in the United States. The 1.23 megawatt installation will save the university 15% in electricity costs and provide clean, renewable energy for at least the next 25 years. Read more…
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This fall, drivers will start to see two new electric vehicles on the road. The Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt are in a position to gain popularity and kickstart the conversion to electric vehicles. To help the process and make steps towards sustainability, General Electric just announced plans to purchase 25,000 electric vehicles for its extensive fleet. Read more…
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Last March, I got a phone call from my mom informing me that my hometown had cancelled their recycling program. For many of us, sorting our trash and putting them in the old blue bins with the curved arrows was second nature growing up. Needless to say, I was more than displeased with this closed-door decision and wanted to fly home to figure out what happened. Read more…
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They say Paris is the “city of love” so it’s fitting that the French have come up with a new way to heat some of the buildings: using body heat. They have devised a way that uses the concepts of geothermal energy to heat the buildings above the subway system. Not only will it cut down on utilities, it will cost less to implement than boiler heaters. Read more…
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Recently, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) has become the standard for buildings to get a “green” certification. The certification, sponsored by the US Green Building Council, is handed out based on quality of materials, waste disposal, and energy efficiency. However, a recent study has shown that the certification often overlooks a very important category, human health. Read more…
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Its been said that enough solar energy hits the earth every hour to power the world for years. Now imagine if every building could take advantage of solar energy without the cost of installing solar panels? For years, researchers have been trying to find a way of capturing solar energy without the expensive installation of solar panels. Recently, a team of scientists developed a transparent spray-on application that turns any surface facing the sun into electricity-producing space. Read more…
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As more and more information about sustainable food sources and the importance of getting local ingredients comes to the public, fast food restaurants are being cast in a darker and darker light. Fortunately (especially for us Mexican food fanatics), there is a bright star emerging from this black hole. Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced the implementation of solar power on 75 of its restaurants through a partnership with Standard Renewable Energy in Houston, Texas. Read more…
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