It’s not sexy, but reducing energy consumption is one of the greenest actions one can take. Many people would rather spend time in the hospital than be told to cut back, conserve, save and reduce. But, using devices such as CFLs or smart thermostats will help consumers save painlessly and take charge of their power [...]

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Break open the Champaign, because at the University of Illinois in Champaign green dormitories are being built. Under construction is the $23 million 262-bed residence hall that will feature geothermal energy to heat rooms and water.
The U of I Presby Hall will not only feature state of the art plumbing but environmentally friendly paint and [...]

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The Aquaduct Mobile Filtration Vehicle by Specialized Bicycles has won $5,000 in the Google Innovate or Die Competition. Pedal pushers will appreciate the ease of use of this vehicle. By pedal power alone a person can use this vehicle to transport and filter water for the whole family.
Aquaduct Mobile Filtration Vehicle is designed particular for people [...]

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Green collar jobs now come in two varieties, light green and dark green. For the past several years, green collar jobs have been blue collar jobs with a green slant. For instance, a working class green collar job may involve the installation of solar panels, planting of trees or mechanical maintenance on a wind turbine.
But, [...]

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The Prius plug-in hybrid is a promising vehicle that Toyota has been touting. Toyota has decided to show off its Prius plug-in at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit to drum up excitement for the vehicle.
In November, Toyota had given its Prius plug-in test cars to two University of California outlets in [...]

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