Alternative Energies

Venture Capital and Energy in the United States: Where to From Here

Ray A. Rothrock | Posted 03.02.2012

Ray A. Rothrock

America needs to keep doing what it does so well -- innovate. Innovation costs money. Venture capital must keep investing in energy startups that make economic sense.

Six Flags Plays Green

Earth 911 | Posted 05.25.2011

Six Flags announced it will undergo a company-wide green pilot program to reduce its overall impact on the environment, starting with four of its them...

Green Gasoline Producer Tunes His Product

mysanantonio.com | Posted 05.25.2011

The company, called Terrabon, is perfecting a renewable fuel it calls "green gasoline" that is nearly identical to petroleum gasoline but can be made ...

My First Day Trying Reiki Healing

Tess Ghilaga | Posted 05.25.2011

Tess Ghilaga

The hour-long treatment was subtle, yet incredibly balancing for my psyche. For the rest of the day I felt calmer and more content -- and I slept like a baby that night.

Nip, Tuck, Gas a Car with Human Fat

Suzette Standring | Posted 05.25.2011

Suzette Standring

Bio-diesel fuels derive from vegetable oils or animal fats and can be used to run vehicles outfitted with special fuel tanks and engines. But using human fat? Creepy.

Journey to the Center of a Windmill

Summer Rayne Oakes | Posted 05.25.2011

Summer Rayne Oakes

In between doing some Planet Green events I've been filming for G Word, one of Discovery's new shows. Here's a recap on one of my favorite episodes. S...

Sam Stein

McCain And BP Sharing Logo Ideas?

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

A sharp-eyed Democrat sends over screen grabs of two, similarly designed logos: the image for John McCain's Lexington Project (his energy policy) and ...