Month: May 2012
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Electrathon EV Racing Puts Young Folk Behind The Eco Wheel
Electrathon arrived in the 1980s. Because it’s inexpensive and teaches kids everything from engineering to how to change a tire, it’s popular in high schools. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechlin…
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Clean Energy Is A Bipartisan Issue, Survey Finds
A new survey from the Civil Society Institute found that big numbers of Republicans, Democrats and Independents all believe the nation should focus on more renewable energy. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please vis…
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Better HVAC Controls Spell Big Commercial Building Savings
According to a report from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, commercial buildings could save an average of 38 percent with a handful of HVAC controls. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechli…
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Green Hotel Case Study: The Shore Hotel Santa Monica
Kal Wellman Associate, LEED U.S. Green Building Council It doesn’t take a luxurious property (or budget) to build in sustainability, but the Shore Hotel Santa Monica is a strong example of how luxury and green building can work hand in hand in th…
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US Wind Power Surges: Boom Before The Bust?
U.S. wind power installations shot up in the first quarter, but the industry fears what might come when a key tax incentive expires at the end of the year. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechling. …