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Edward Burtynsky Oil Exhibit: Examining Our Crude Oil Consumption

Posted 10.05.2009 | Green

Read More: Art Gallery, Photography, Freeway, Energy Consumption, Art, Gasoline, Big Oil, Crude Oil, Green News, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Oil, Edward Burtynsky, Slideshow, Technology, Consumption, Oil Consumption, Slidehuge, Slidepoll, Green News

The Edward Burtynsky Oil exhibit is on display now until December 13, 2009 at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. This exhibit features l...

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Saving Energy: Efficient Electronics Are Still Power Hogs

nytimes.com | Posted 09.21.2009 | Technology

Read More: Energy-Efficient, Saving Energy, Energy Consumption, Power Consumption, Energy Efficiency, Power, Reducing Energy Use, Electronics, Technology News

The proliferation of personal computers, iPods, cellphones, game consoles and all the rest amounts to the fastest-growing source of power demand in th...

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The Optimistic Scientist and the Pessimistic Politicians

Yuna Shin | Posted 11.14.2009 | Green

Read More: NPR Morning Edition, Steve Chu Energy Secretary, Energy Secretary, Energy Consumption, Npr, California Energy Consumption, Joe Barton, Steve Inskeep, Fossil Fuel, Steve Chu, Alaks, Green News
Yuna Shin

Steve Chu, the Secretary of Energy, is a non-politician in a political position, but no one doubts that he is a very logical choice to be in charge of energy policies in this country.

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Does Your Toilet Really Need to Chirp Like a Bird? Japan's Un-green Lifestyle Expectations

Mairi Beautyman | Posted 11.09.2009 | Green

Read More: Tokyo, Green, Japan, Energy Consumption, Green Living, Consumption, High-Tech-Toilets, Toilets, Green News
Mairi Beautyman

After a 20-day trip, four Japanese social norms made me wonder if pledges for extremely ambitious greenhouse gas emission cuts are realistic.

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Smart Energy Meters In Every UK Home By 2020

treehugger.com | Posted 06.11.2009 | Green

Read More: Energy, Uk, Energy Efficiency, Smart Grid, Smart Energy Meter, Energy Consumption, Green Living, Smart Meter, Green News

UK Government Reveals Ambitious Smart Meter Plans The European Union has already made moves to mandate smart meters, but now the Guardian tells us tha...

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2030 Predictions: Flat Demand For Oil, Surge In Number Of Hybrid Vehicles

Dot Earth | Andrew C. Revkin | Posted 01.17.2009 | Green

Read More: Energy, Chevy Volt, Light Vehicles, Hybrid, Electric Cars, Energy Consumption, Renewable Energy, Annual Energy Outlook, Environment, Cars, Diesel, Transportation, Green News

The Annual Energy Outlook projecting United States energy trends through 2030 foresees flat demand for oil, a shrinking need for imports and enormous ...

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Silent Night, Sparkle-less Night

Cathy Erway | Posted 01.15.2009 | Green

Read More: Energy, LED Lights, Energy Consumption, Empire State Building, Christmas Lights, Holiday Decorations, Times Square, Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center, New Year's Eve Ball Drop, Christmas Tree, Eiffel Tower, Green Energy, Sustainability, Green News
Cathy Erway

In the lobby of my apartment building, there is a Christmas tree adorned with ornaments and colored lights. A boombox is placed conspicuously behind i...

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Now For A Green Bailout: Twice The Bang, Half The Bucks

Van Jones | Posted 11.03.2008 | Green

Read More: Energy, Energy Consumption, Green Bailout, Wall Street Bailout, Wall Street, Bailout, Earth, Financial Crisis, Green Living, Consumption, Green News
Van Jones

I am willing to concede that Wall Street and the big bankers need some propping up. But while we are at it, we should find a way to bail out the little people -- and the planet.

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Reduce Energy Use At Home: How To Easily Cut Back

Huffington Post | Posted 08.13.2008 | Green

Read More: Energy, Sustainable Living, Energy Consumption, Candlelight, Green, Environment, Green Living, Conserve Energy, Green Living Tips, Green Home, Reducing Emissions, Conservation, Carbon Footprint, Green News

There sure is a lot of energy being spent on the energy debate lately. Sometimes it's best to hone in on what you can do, personally, at home, before ...

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Offshore Drilling Won't Help, But "Green Stimulus" Can

Mark Weisbrot | Posted 08.08.2008 | Politics

Read More: Energy, Price of Oil, Energy Information Administration, Mass Transit, Senator McCain, Oil Dependency, Energy Consumption, Senator Obama, Economic Stimulus, Public Transit, Green Stimulus, Stimulus, Housing Bubble, Politics News
Mark Weisbrot

On This Week, McCain again mentioned "offshore drilling" as part of a plan to reduce dependence on foreign oil. And he got away with it.

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Oil Continues To Be King

New York Times | PHYLLIS KORKKI | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business

Read More: Wind Power, Energy Consumption, Nonhydro Renewables, Energy Use, Energy Information Administration, Geothermal Energy, Oil, Oil Consumption, Solar Power, Business News

This year, there was plenty of talk about reducing oil consumption, but let's face it: a lot of it was probably hot air. So it should come as no surpr...

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