Is Warren Buffett’s Railway Buy a Billion Dollar Bet on Big Coal?
Photo via DOE The initial reaction to news that the Oracle from Omaha was investing billions of dollars in BNSF railway was positive–Mike noted that it could lead to a number of positive developments:...
View ArticleNature Conservancy Land Purchase Could Save Alabama’s Red Hills Salamander
The Red Hills salamander is found in just five counties in Alabama. Photo by C.K. More here: Nature Conservancy Land Purchase Could Save Alabama’s Red Hills Salamander
View ArticleBuyers Get Money Towards Purchasing Electric Cars in UK
Photo: indianblogs Buyers of some electric cars will be given up to £5,000 ($7,800) towards their purchase. With its new £43M plan to encourage people to drive electric and low-carbon cars, the...
View ArticleErasmus University’s student pavilion design features a roof with...
Eco Factor: Sustainable student pavilion aims to remain energy neutral in its operation. Paul de Ruiter Architects have unveiled their designs for the Erasmus University’s student pavilion that aims...
View ArticleEmpire State Building to Purchase 100% Renewable Energy
As a part of the Empire State Building’s green makeover , the iconic tower’s manager, Malkin Holdings, just announced they’ll be adding green energy to the building’s list of environmental...
View ArticleEmpire State Building to be powered entirely by wind-generated electricity
Eco Factor: Empire state building to purchase renewable electricity from Green Mountain Energy Company. After being the world’s highest building for the greater part of four decades, New York’s...
View ArticleKindle Books Outselling All Print Books on Amazon
Amazon announced today that for its Kindle ebooks are now officially outselling all print books, including paperbacks and hardcover editions. For every 100 print books sold, Amazon sells 105 Kindle...
View ArticleTest Drive a Bicycle from the Bicycle Library
Photo: bicyclelibrary The Bicycle Library is a lending library–for bicycles. Interested, wanna-be cycle buyers can take out a bike for a day, just like the library, and test drive it. If you like it,...
View ArticleFive most frequently asked questions about electric vehicles
Utpal Gogoi: Electric Car Frequently asked questions about electric vehicles The recent industrial espionage inside the various automobile producers signifies that Electric vehicle business is surely...
View ArticleReport: Apple Finally Set to Launch iPhone Trade-in Program
Starting today, customers will be able to trade in old versions of the iPhone for up to hundreds of dollars toward the purchase of a new iPhone, according to 9to5Mac. More: Report: Apple Finally Set to...
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