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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Europe bans incandescents: Fallout begins
By Hank Green for ecogeek 18 Comments
Europe has officially begun its ban on incandescent light bulbs, a ban that promises to save some $7 billion a year in energy costs. Stores are allowed to continue selling their current stock, but they can no longer buy any more bulbs to sell. ... Read full post »
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Apple-certified solar iPod chargers hitting stores soon
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 2 Comments
The first Apple-certified solar iPod chargers will be hitting shelves at the end of the month courtesy of company Novothink. Their Surge charger is a hard case compatible with the latest generation of iPod and iPod Touch. A version for the iPh Read full post »
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Access to real-time traffic can cut emissions by 21%
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
A study done by NAVTEQ, a navigation system data provider, found that using GPS systems with real-time traffic information can save drivers four days a year of driving time and can cut emissions by 21 percent. ... Read full post »
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GM executive: Volt "extremely important," but so are fuel-cells
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
In an interview published in the Orlando Sentinel yesterday, GM's Manager of Hydrogen and Electrical Infrastructure Development, Britta Gross, talked a little about GM's priorities. ... Read full post »
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Rare-earth metals shortage could slow green innovation
By Hank Green for ecogeek 2 Comments
Neodymium, lanthanum, dysprosium. They don't have the same ring to them as gold and platinum, but they could very well be the high-cost, rare elements that define our environmental future. Neodymium, for example is essential to electric motors in hybrid a Read full post »
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BMW unveils advanced plug-in sports car concept
By Hank Green for ecogeek 0 Comments
It's the BMW Vision, a car that has an ultra-efficient, turbo-diesel engine and two electric motors that could combine to make it the greenest sports car that isn't a Tesla Roadster. Of course the 400-mile range (not to mention the backseat) makes the Vis Read full post »
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TH!NK car coming back from bankruptcy
By Philip Proefrock for ecogeek 1 Comments
TH!NK (with the cute exclamation point in place of an 'i') hasn't been the loudest name in electric cars, and perhaps that contributed to them entering bankruptcy protection last December. But in Norway (where TH!NK is headquartered) earlier this Read full post »
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Ugly watermelons could make good Bbiofuel
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
New research has come out that indicates watermelon could make a good biofuel additive. Now, I know you're immediately cringing because watermelon is a food crop and that spells disaster, but the good news is that no one is proposing that we start t Read full post »
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Tokyo taxis to go electric
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 1 Comments
Better Place, the start-up that wants to bring electric car charging and battery swapping stations to the masses, has announced a partnership with Tokyo's Niho Kotsu taxi company. The taxi fleet will be the first to go all-electric with swappable ba Read full post »
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Digital music can save the planet
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 4 Comments
Not to go against Elvis Costello, but it turns out that digital music, not radio, is a sound salvation, at least when it comes to fighting climate change. ... Read full post »
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