April 24, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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A team of scientists at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Virginia are studying ways to prevent the remains of insect impacts from adhering to the wing of an aircraft in flight. While the effort is undeniably a goldmine for puns, the research is seriou… Continue reading
Share on FacebookFebruary 21, 2013
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After two prototype generations, VW has decided to make limited quantities of the third generation of its incredibly fuel-efficiency XL1, formerly known as the 1-liter car. Continue reading
Share on FacebookJanuary 16, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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Fans of supercars looking for some eye-candy, the updated Acura NSX Hybrid Concept might be for you. It’ll never make much difference for the environment, but it’s nice to see engineers working on fuel-efficiency rather than V12 engines. Continue reading
Share on FacebookOctober 31, 2012
by Max Baumhefner
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Max Baumhefner, Sustainable Energy Fellow, San Francisco
Automakers operate on a different calendar, in which the 2012 model year recently came to a close. As my colleague, Luke Tonachel, explains, this was the year of the green c… Continue reading
September 20, 2012
by Johanna Dyer
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Johanna Dyer, Attorney, New York
So New York City’s taxi saga continues.
This morning, the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) voted to approve the Taxi of Tomorrow program, which will create a nearly exclusive-model … Continue reading
August 28, 2012
by Luke Tonachel
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Luke Tonachel, Vehicles Analyst, New York City
Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized new automobile standards that reach the equivalent of 54.5 mpg in 2025. Let&rsquo… Continue reading
July 24, 2012
by Reduce
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GE has established itself as an appliance manufacturing giant, but now the colossal company is looking to downsize its eco footprint. This spring, GE announced additional participation in two of EPA’s voluntary programs designed to help companies become more sustainable. EPA’s WasteWise program is a waste-reduction initiative and the SmartWay Program aims to decrease transportation-related [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookJuly 17, 2012
by Kaid Benfield
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Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
This would make a great poster. Last week the Sustainable Cities Collective (recommended) posted a terrific, poster-sized graphic highlighting the ben… Continue reading
April 3, 2012
by Mark Izeman
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Mark Izeman, Senior Attorney and Director of the New York Urban Program, New York
Nearly seven years ago, the first hybrid yellow taxis rolled onto the streets of New York City as part of an effort to improve fuel economy and reduce em… Continue reading
Share on FacebookFebruary 8, 2012
by Reduce
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The following is an op-ed piece by Wes Muir, director of communications for Waste Management. It does not describe the views or opinions of Earth911. For better or for worse, garbage can be heavy, wet and bulky. This has presented a challenge for cities, private citizens, businesses and waste collectors alike since the days of [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookAugust 17, 2011
by NRDC News
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NRDC News, NRDC News Team, NRDC Offices Worldwide The Washington Post quoted Dan Lashof expressing concern about Congress getting in the way of any climate change action… Josh Mogerman criticized the Canadian tar sands oil industry’s greenwashin… Continue reading
Share on FacebookAugust 12, 2011
by Deron Lovaas
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Deron Lovaas, Federal Transportation Policy Director, Washington, D.C. Earlier this week I braved the 100-degree-plus heat in San Antonio, Texas to speak at an energy summit held as part of the National Conference of State Legislatures annual summit. A… Continue reading
Share on FacebookMarch 31, 2011
by Luke Tonachel
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Luke Tonachel, Vehicles Analyst, New York City Yesterday, President Obama announced a national goal to cut oil imports by one-third by 2025. The cheapest, cleanest and fastest way to not just reach but exceed the President’s goal is through clean… Continue reading
Share on FacebookMarch 28, 2011
by Mark Izeman
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Mark Izeman, Senior Attorney and Director of the New York Urban Program, New York Later this morning at City Hall, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Jerry Nadler will announce new federal legislation that would allow New York City and cit… Continue reading
Share on FacebookFebruary 18, 2011
by Luke Tonachel
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Want to help reduce U.S. oil dependence, cut dangerous carbon pollution and save money at the gas pump? Providing Americans with more choices of clean, high-efficiency cars and trucks is vital to reaching those goals. We must also focus on how we fuel … Continue reading
Share on FacebookAugust 9, 2010
by Reduce
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Usually, the greenest item you can buy is one that already exists, yet it seems as though a new “eco-friendly” product hits the market daily, leading consumers to believe that they’re killing the planet with every purchase if they opt for anything but these fancy new items.
We’re not saying buying new is a bad thing. [...] Continue reading
August 8, 2010
by MoreRecycling
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X-Tracer and ZAP compete for the X Prize. Photos courtesy of Progressive Automotive X Prize After a series of eliminations at Michigan International Speedway over the past several weeks, the original 136 vehicles that qualified to enter the Automotive… Continue reading
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