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 Sara Al-Farhan | Aug 25, 2011 | Environment, Topics
The Department of Energy estimates that over 22,000 electric vehicle charging stations will be installed this year, while there are only about 1800 stations nationwide. Industry experts agree that charging stations are essential to boosting demand in the EV...
by Ramsen Shamon & Mary Cirincione | Aug 23, 2011 | Environment, Topics
WASHINGTON — Vermont environmentalist Bill McKibben and Vermont Law School professor Gus Speth were among 65 protesters arrested Saturday in front of the White House, where activists began a two-week demonstration against the proposed mining and transportation...
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 Ramsen Shamon & Mary Cirincione | Aug 22, 2011 | Environment, Topics
WASHINGTON — On Saturday, 65 protesters holding a sit-in in opposition to the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline outside the White House were arrested for violating sidewalk traffic laws. From Aug. 20 through Sept. 3, activists with the Tar Sands Action group will...
