Energy
Can The U.S. Cut Its Energy Consumption?
A Canadian economist says the U.S. is heading for a major collision between rising energy prices and its lifestyle of excess.
'Solar City' Planned For Arizona
Plans are bubbling for a "solar city" in the Arizona desert -- a new town for more than 300,000 people that will be largely powered by solar panels.
Europe Takes A More Discerning Look At Wind Energy
Wind energy has matured in Europe and US to the point where it can be compared to other competing energy sources. While still encouraging its use, governments are now considering the disadvantages associated with this carbon-free energy source.
A Coming Future When Cars Are Not Privately Owned
Citing the failure of 2nd generation alternative fuels and the looming issue of traffic congestion, the Chairman of Ford Motor Company ponders 'radical' solutions for the future.
From The Toilet To The Fields
Detroit city officials have approved a plan to recycle the city's waste sludge into fertilizer.
Meeting Standards May Not Be Enough In Portland
A proposed plan in Portland, Oregon would force builders and developers who only meet minimum energy efficiency standards in new projects to pay a fee, while projects that exceed standards would receive cash awards.
Is Michael Bloomberg America's Ken Livingstone?
Sounding eerily similar to his London counterpart, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg called on the federal government to adopt a national carbon tax. Bloomberg is currently pushing congestion pricing similar to London's program implemented in 2003.
Solar Pioneer's Forgotten Invention
Four decades ago, Harold Hay invented a way to heat and cool a home without using electricy. Why won't the world listen?
Speedbumps Hinder U.S. Mayors Carbon Pledge
The mayors of more than 700 American cities have signed a pledge to reduce the carbon emissions of their cities. Following up on that pledge is turning out to be a bit difficult.
Berkeley Reveals Solar Vision
In an effort to curb its energy use, the city of Berkeley, California, is considering a plan that would subsidize the installation of solar panels on homes in the city.
Energy Efficiency Grants Under Scrutiny
Government programs that subsidize energy-efficiency improvements in houses are being reconsidered as some claim the effort isn't worth the benefit.
The Sustainability Century
Leading climate change scientist Tim Flannery talks about impact of global warming, the silencing of science, micro wind turbines, geothermal energy, compressed-air cars and what the California fires have in common with those in Greece and Australia.
Staidums Slowly Growing Greener
Stadium design and renovation creates the opportunity for massive energy savings from these large complexes, but not many of the most energy-efficient designs have moved past the drawing board. But some projects are taking incremental steps.
Environment Faces Sacrifice As Alberta Explores Oil Reserves
Oil reserves in Canada have the mouths of investors watering, and many Canadians willing to accept the vast environmental degradation that will result from the oil's extraction.
From Red to Green: China's Awkward Embrace of Alternative Energy
China's rapid development is creating a demand for electricity that far outpaces the ability of suppliers to insert alternative energy sources -- those with fewer greenhouse gas emissions -- into the supply chain.
Houston: Peak Oil Metaphor?
James Howard Kunstler attends the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Peak Oil and Gas (ASPO) and finds downtown Houston a "ghastly" environment that shows that even without zoning a city can achieve "miserable" results.
Cities To Go Dark
San Francisco and Los Angeles will turn off their lights tonight in a voluntary effort to show how simple changes in behavior can have a big effect, especially on big city skylines.
In City Greening, Buildings Need Policy, Too
New York mayor Michael Bloomberg's widely-touted plan for a greener city have left out the major energy consumer in Manhattan: the thousands of buildings not owned by the city.
European Cities Move On Climate Change
Cities in Europe are not letting the lack of an international compact on climate change stop them from taking efforts to reduce their impact on the planet.
Thirsty For A 'Green' Lifestyle? Drink Tap Water
A recent survey show that tap water outperforms bottled water, which bodes well for cities and citizens concerned about the environmental impacts of the billion dollar bottled water industry.
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