June 2011
17 posts
Google: Clean-energy innovation pays off →
The Philippines Gets a Billboard That Reduces... →
For handset makers, it’s not easy being green —... →
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Rare earth metals and recycling: What cell phone...
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Recycling rates for rare earth metals being used in electric and hybrid vehicles are miserably low, according to a new report out of the U.N.’s envrionmental branch (PDF). Apparently, less than 1 percent of these materials are being recycled and reused, which is utterly unsustainable. This could spell doom for the green technology sector if major changes aren’t made in the...
New Solar Plant Shines Even At Night →
Redesigning Solar Power →
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Bill Ford is a car guy — his great-grandfather was Henry Ford, and he grew up inside the massive Ford Motor Co. So when he worries about cars’ impact on the environment, and about our growing global gridlock problem, it’s worth a listen. His vision for the future of mobility includes “smart roads,” even smarter public transport and going green like never before.
Obama Administration Unveils 21st Century Grid... →
Solar Forest Keeps Cars Cool And Juiced →
Electric Buses Get a Jump Start →
Can the Creators of the iPhone Make Home Energy... →
6 pecados ambientais da sacola plástica - Meio... →
Saiba porque as polêmicas sacolinhas plásticas distribuídas aos montes por supermercados e centros comerciais em todo o mundo são um perigo ambulante para o meio ambiente
Infographic - Not a Drop to Drink Water Down - The... →
A new climate change website for the public,... →
GE Combines Natural Gas, Wind, and Solar →
Food Supply Under Strain on a Warming Planet →