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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EPA will regulate GHG emissions
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
As has been assumed for months, the EPA announced it will move forward with plans to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, but it will keep its focus on large emitters -- those that produce 25,000 tons or more of CO2 a year, like power plants and industrial Read full post »
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Tesla to base other cars on Model S
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
Tesla Motors knows how to keep media attention focused on them. They're always giving out little tidbits of information that keep us talking. ... Read full post »
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August marked highest new var average mpg
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
The Cash for Clunkers program could have done better at upping the fuel efficiency of America's cars and its results remain questionable, but on the bright side, it does appear that the incentives have lead to a new record for new car mpg levels. ... Read full post »
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Senate version of climate bill more aggressive on GHG emissions
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
The U.S. Senate version of the climate bill, updated from the version passed by the House back in June, will be released on Thursday, but a draft has been made available ahead of time. ... Read full post »
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Apple raises bar for environmental disclosure
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
Apple has bowed to pressure and has updated the environment section of its website to include its must inclusive GHG emissions information to date. ... Read full post »
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High-tech airships making a comeback
By Philip Proefrock for ecogeek 0 Comments
Airships are making a comeback with the US military, which could be good news for civilian applications. The military has the deep pockets for research and development, but then, once these ideas are worked out, civilian applications often follow alon Read full post »
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Take a climate change tour on Google Earth
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
Ahead of the Climate Change Convention in Copenhagen (a.k.a. COP15), Google Earth is Read full post »
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Juice up your roadster for free!
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 1 Comments
For the next few months, Tesla Roadster owners can charge their batteries for free along California's Highway 101. Five charging stations between San Francisco and Los Angeles have been installed by Read full post »
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Going to San Jose? Bring your own shopping bag
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 5 Comments
Reusable shopping bags have become ubiquitous. They're available at almost every retail store you walk into, but the majority of Americans still aren't using them. That may change soon as more and more cities are taking away the choice and mak Read full post »
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Airlines pledging to cut emissions by 50%
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
At the UN climate talks today in New York, an agreement between airlines, airports and aircraft companies to slash emissions by 50 percent below 2005 levels by 2050 will be presented. If the UN accepts the proposal, it will be added to the Copenhage Read full post »
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