Water Conservation

Rain Barrels Conserve Water for Green-Minded Gardeners

Sadly, the average American uses 100 gallons of water per day, and more than 50% of that is for outdoor use.

By Jessica Bates

February 5, 2010

Use Less Water When You Shower (Because it’s the Law)

There is nothing you could change that would enrage most Americans more than limiting their showering abilities.

By Tyler Farmer

December 2, 2009

Water Conservation: Stop the Shortage

Simply stated, America takes a simple resource for granted: water. It is often forgotten. But, it begs to be remembered; who can be paid to put more water into the taps if it all dries up?

By Megan Reilly

September 11, 2009

Save the Whales: Why a Drip of Dedication Equals Conservation

“Save the whales,” I remember chanting with a childish vigor to my mom. I was a 6-year-old who wanted to save the world, starting with the whales, and that meant that she needed to turn the water off. Now.

By Megan Reilly

August 26, 2009

U.S. Military Looks to Bio-Based Batteries and Fuel Cells

Written by Tina Casey
Could the next war be powered by potatoes? The U.S. military is exploring bio-batteries and fuel cells as part of its overall commitment to transformational energy, particularly portable power. To help kick-start the effort, the Department of Defense is soliciting bids for cutting edge bio-battery and fuel cell development through [...]

By Jesse Stallone

June 17, 2009

Some See E-Waste Crisis Trailing Switch to Digital TV

By NATHANIAL GRONEWOLD and GREENWIRE
There’s growing concern that the United States’ conversion last weekend from analog to digital television broadcasting will exacerbate a national e-waste problem and fuel the smuggling of cathode ray tubes to the developing world.
The digital transition, coupled with the popularity of newer flat-screen TVs, could see millions of sets heading to [...]