by Lauren Biron | Aug 25, 2011 | Environment
WASHINGTON – In October, Energy Secretary Steven Chu pledged to have solar panels and a solar hot water heater on the White House roof before the start of summer this year. “As we move toward a clean energy economy, the White House will lead by example,” Chu said at...
by Lauren Biron | Aug 23, 2011 | Environment, Topics
WASHINGTON — The word “diesel” conjures up images of soot-covered semis and rattling school buses belching down the road, but while these vehicles are still the main consumers of diesel, they do not present the modern picture of this fuel in regard to passenger...
by Lauren Biron | Aug 23, 2011 | Environment, Topics
WASHINGTON – Android users who’ve coveted the long lists of nature, wildlife and environmental apps for iPhone users need envy them no longer. There are now a variety of free apps you can find in the Android Marketplace and use to green up your day – whether it’s...
by Lauren Biron | Aug 8, 2011 | Environment
WASHINGTON – For many, environmentalists are perceived as liberal, soldiers as conservative. But former Marine turned conservationist Rudy Socha is bridging that gap. His new environmental organization, Wounded Nature – Working Veterans, recruits veterans who want to...
by Lauren Biron | Aug 4, 2011 | Environment
WASHINGTON — Scorching summer temperatures kept many air-conditioning systems on overdrive during July. However, there are a variety of alternatives to the traditional HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems that blow air through ducts. Drawing...
