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Are LED Fluorescent Tubes Ready for Prime Time?

LED light technology has progressed to the point where it may be ready to replace traditional fluorescent light tubes in commercial buildings. The post Are LED Fluorescent Tubes Ready for Prime Time?...

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Giant laser to be used in quest for limitless energy

Scientists hope to solve the global energy crisis by harnessing the energy generated by a fusion-generated ‘mini-star’. The post Giant laser to be used in quest for limitless energy appeared first on...

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Wind Farm ‘Mega Project’ Underway in Mojave Desert

The Alta Wind Energy Center — with plans for thousands of acres of turbines to generate electricity for 600,000 Southern California homes — officially broke ground. The post Wind Farm ‘Mega Project’...

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Human-electric hybrid car available in 2011

The "Imagine PS," capable of 100 kph (60 mph) on the flat and 50 kph uphill, is street legal and expected to be commercially available next year. The post Human-electric hybrid car available in 2011...

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Google hits the road with a self-driving Prius

Self-driving technology may reduce accidents while increasing transportation capacity on major roads. The post Google hits the road with a self-driving Prius appeared first on Eartheasy Blog.

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Solar power from water-based ‘artificial leaves’

"Natural" solar cells have the potential to be less expensive and more environmentally friendly than current silicon-based solar cells... The post Solar power from water-based ‘artificial leaves’...

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The Doomsday Machine and the Race to Save the World

How close are we to space sunshades, mountaintop painting, 'fertilizing' the oceans with iron, and redirecting hurricanes? Closer than you might imagine. The post The Doomsday Machine and the Race to...

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Supersize ships being built to feed our consumer appetites

Walmart commissions fleet of giant ships to speed consumer goods from China. The post Supersize ships being built to feed our consumer appetites appeared first on Eartheasy Blog.

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Ford Unveils its First Electric Car

Ford said the range of Focus Electric will be enough to "cover the majority of daily driving habits of Americans." The post Ford Unveils its First Electric Car appeared first on Eartheasy Blog.

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6 Tips for Safer Cell Phone Use

"I can't tell you that cell phones are dangerous, but I can tell you that I'm not sure they're safe." - Devra Davis The post 6 Tips for Safer Cell Phone Use appeared first on Eartheasy Blog.

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How Plug-In Hybrid Cars Could Be Game Changers

Maybe the focus of all our efforts should be on getting a PHEV on the road at an economical price... The post How Plug-In Hybrid Cars Could Be Game Changers appeared first on Eartheasy Blog.

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Wireless Advances Could Mean No More Cell Towers

Small cellular antennas, about the size of a Rubik’s cube, could be placed indoors or out and be easily hidden from view. And the smaller cells can boost a network's capacity tenfold... The post...

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New Technology to Lower the Cost of Hybrid Cars

Adding a second clutch improves efficiency without the need for a second electric motor... The post New Technology to Lower the Cost of Hybrid Cars appeared first on Eartheasy Blog.

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LED bulbs are ready to light your home – 7 tips you should know

The future in home lighting is LED, and the future is now. The post LED bulbs are ready to light your home – 7 tips you should know appeared first on Eartheasy Blog.

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How to Get Started with Alternative Energy

Generating clean electricity at home has become a realistic dream. Is it right for you? The post How to Get Started with Alternative Energy appeared first on Eartheasy Blog.

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6 Beginner Recipes for Solar Ovens

When you’re first starting out with your solar oven, focus on recipes that do well with slow cooking. The post 6 Beginner Recipes for Solar Ovens appeared first on Eartheasy Blog.

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DIY Solar Power: How to Extend the Life of Your Battery Bank

Learning basic “care and feeding” of your battery bank protects your investment and adds peace-of-mind to the self-sufficient life. The post DIY Solar Power: How to Extend the Life of Your Battery Bank...

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How to Use Energy-Savings Apps to Green Your Home

Homeowners today are empowered by apps to help manage their energy use. The post How to Use Energy-Savings Apps to Green Your Home appeared first on Eartheasy Blog.

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Can Technology Help Us Connect With Nature?

From identification apps to real-time African safaris, these amazing developments offer new ways to plug back in to the natural world. The post Can Technology Help Us Connect With Nature? appeared...

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Scientists Reveal How Smartphones Make Us Dumber

Turning your phone off to avoid distraction may be futile because your brain still knows it’s there. The post Scientists Reveal How Smartphones Make Us Dumber appeared first on Eartheasy Blog.

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