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Dell plants solar trees in the parking lot

By Hank Green Posted Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:27pm PDT for ecogeek 6 Comments

Dell is doing it again, this time on-site, with a series of solar trees that will not only help power its headquarters in Round Rock, Texas, but also serve to charge electric vehicles parked there. Of course, there aren't currently any electric vehicles p Read full post »
Related topics: Solar Power
A bladeless fan?

By Philip Proefrock Posted Fri Oct 23, 2009 3:16pm PDT for ecogeek 2 Comments

The Dyson Air Multiplier fan is the latest invention to come from Sir James Dyson, father of the Dyson vacuum cleaner series and the Dyson Airblade hand dryer. Read full post »
Related topics: Design
Solar powered e-reader makes e-books eco-friendlier

By Megan Treacy Posted Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:21pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

LG's new e-reader is outfitted with its own integrated solar panel, allowing it to run on clean, renewable, solar power. Read full post »
Related topics: Books, Design, Solar Power
Three questions about cell phone radiation

By Amy Rosenthal / EWG Enviroblog Posted Fri Oct 9, 2009 6:37am PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

What is radiation, anyway? Is cell phone radiation dangerous? Are cell phones safe for children? Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Safety, Cell Phones
IBM sponsoring 500-mile EV battery project

By Hank Green Posted Sun Oct 4, 2009 5:07pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

In the last few years, electric vehicles have gone from a dream to the next logical step for vehicles. Of course, the future of EVs is still being debated, but IBM is using its cash and influence to push for an electric vehicle battery that can carry a ca Read full post »
Related topics: Business, Electronics, Electric Cars, Electricity
Apple raises bar for environmental disclosure

By Megan Treacy Posted Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:42pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

Apple has bowed to pressure and has updated the environment section of its website to include its must inclusive GHG emissions information to date. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Business, Electronics, Computers, Pollution
Tech companies top Newsweek green list

By Megan Treacy Posted Tue Sep 22, 2009 1:58pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

Tech companies dominated the top of Newsweek's "Green Rankings," with Hewlett Packard taking the number one spot. The list ranked the 500 largest corporations in America based on their environmental impact, green policies and their social Read full post »
Related topics: Business, News
New treatment could eliminate demand for tropical hardwoods

By Philip Proefrock Posted Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:54pm PDT for ecogeek 1 Comments

An alternative to tropical hardwoods, which are often unsustainably harvested and increasingly endangered, comes from Kebony, a Norwegian company that has developed a process for treating woods such as pine, ash, and maple to make them suitable for exte Read full post »
Related topics: Nature, Design
10 iPhone apps that will save you money

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:34am PDT for the_conscious_consumer 5 Comments

Find shopping deals, save gas, even get more exercise, thanks to free or inexpensive programs for your phone. Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Finances, Shopping, Biking, Cell Phones, Reviews, Tips, Oil and Gas
Cell phones and radiation: 10 best and 10 worst

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Sep 8, 2009 10:14pm PDT for the_conscious_consumer 71 Comments

Wondering about cell phone radiation? A new report shows the emissions from popular phone brands and helps consumers judge the possible risk. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Safety, Cell Phones