From Oil to Wind Power, Texas is Top Producer

A recent bid for offshore wind turbines in Texas was awarded to Wind Energy Systems Technology, a company currently developing a wind farm off of Galveston.  Texas Land Commissioner stated, “The Texas Wind Rush is on, and the pioneers are staking their claims.”  How refreshing to see a sustainable technology gaining momentum.
MSNBC has the full story.

Stop Financing Coal-Fired Power Plants!

Presently, coal accounts for about 50% of electricity generation in the United States, and that’s already too much due to the enormous amounts of greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change. Reuters has an interesting article on the financing that some banks lend to coal companies. Meanwhile, these banks claim they [...]

Fabulous Pre-Fab Houses

Green pre-fab houses are increasing in popularity due to their stylish nature and because they are built more efficiently, generating significantly less waste and consuming less energy. They are built in an optimal controlled environment to conventional building codes and are inspected just like any other home.
The cost per square foot is approximately the [...]

Green Cabinetry

Whether you’re looking for cabinetry for your kitchen, bath or home office, there are more eco-friendly options on the market today. What makes the wood used in these applications more eco-friendly?
Wood products that contain no formaldehyde or VOCs in the finished product are better for indoor air quality. Better still are: [...]

Green Flea Market in Philly

It’s time to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle–for a good cause!  Just imagine the goodies you might find at the Green Flea Market in Philadelphia, PA this Saturday, Oct 6, from 9am to 2pm. The event will be hosted by the Wissahikon Environmental Network (WEAN).  Proceeds will support WEANs CFL and reusable bag giveaways, [...]

Is Sprawl To Blame For Global Warming?

My thoughts are that yes, it has a lot to do with it! For example, the millions of people living in the suburbs must drive several miles, and therefore emit carbon dioxide, every time we leave the house for work, play, or to find all of life’s “necessities”.
According to an article from Engineering News-Record, [...]

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