Technology can be a force for evil, or for awesome. Those who shun the tech are just as guilty as those who ignore the environment. There's a safe balance, where the awesome can help nature as much as it helps us have a good time and live easier lives. EcoGeek devotes its pages to exploring the symbiosis between nature and technology.
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Chicago area gets wind-powered EV charging station
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 1 Comments
The Windy City area is capitalizing on its most famous attribute with a new wind-powered electric vehicle charging station. Located in Highland Park, 30 miles outside of the city, the charging station uses electricity generated by Illinois wind farm Read full post »
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Federal climate change agency being formed
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
A new federal agency charged with reporting on climate change is being formed. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will set up the Climate Service using members of the National Weather Service and other NOAA offices. ... Read full post »
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Vote for your favorite greener gadget
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 1 Comments
It's that time of year again! The Greener Gadgets Design Competition has started and 18 cool, eco-friendly gadget ideas are waiting for your votes. This year is the third year for the competition and the Read full post »
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Smaller, distributed solar projects are gaining momentum
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 1 Comments
While the BLM is facing a virtual clog of large, desert-based solar project proposals, smaller, distributed solar projects are popping up at an impressive rate. ... Read full post »
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A safe way to dispose of BPA-containing plastics
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 2 Comments
The media coverage of the health dangers of BPA has really reached a fever-pitch these days and, thanks to that coverage, many companies are removing it from their products. While that is wonderful, there are still many BPA-containing plastics out t Read full post »
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Italy to plug in idling cruise ships
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 1 Comments
Italian port cities are planning to connect large ships like cruise liners to the grid while they're berthed to cut fuel consumption and potentially slash carbon dioxide emissions by 30 percent and nitrogen oxides and particulate pollution by more than 95 Read full post »
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Rubber material harvests energy from small movements
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 2 Comments
A new material developed by researchers at Princeton and Caltech is capable of harvesting energy from the simplest of movements like walking or breathing. ... Read full post »
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Federal government will cut its GHG emissions 28% by 2020
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
Many of us were disappointed by the State of the Union address Wednesday night. Sure the president stressed the importance of a climate bill and clean energy development, but he also committed to pursuing more nuclear energy, new offshore oil drilli Read full post »
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Florida getting first high-speed rail funds
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 1 Comments
Last year, the government promised $10.5 billion in funds for high-speed rail development and the first state to receive some of that money is Florida. Tomorrow, President Obama will be awarding $2.5 billion to the state to jump-start the first phas Read full post »
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10 GW of wind power installed in U.S. last year
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 1 Comments
With all of the conflict over Cape Wind and the constant reduction in scope of T. ... Read full post »
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Get ready for Cash for Caulkers
Prepare your house now so you can take advantage of rebates and tax breaks when the latest stimulus program arrives.
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Remove stains safely
Try these cheap and easy ways to remove nasty stains from clothes -- no toxic products required.
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Find a reuse group near you
Use this interactive map to find people giving away free stuff or folks to take things off your hands.
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