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Energy-saving coolNYC Program Launched

Posted by Scott Tharler Sun Apr 29, 2012 09:38 AM ET | 0

Con Edison will be distributing thousands of ThinkEco's Modlets to help customers control window ACs. Read more

Paint Your Roof White for Earth Day

Posted by Jessica Marshall Tue Apr 17, 2012 05:03 AM ET | 0

Earth day, April 22, comes on a Sunday this year, making a weekend paint project a perfect way to celebrate. Read more

Mixing Seawater and Nuke Fuel: Still Murky

Posted by Jesse Emspak Thu Mar 8, 2012 02:00 PM ET | 0

A year since Fukushima, scientists still aren't sure what you get when nuclear fuel is doused with sea water. Read more

Solar Panels Float, Rotate

Posted Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:40 PM ET | 0

The system is designed to exploit unused areas of artificial reservoirs or disused quarries. Read more

Sunlight Powers Motorized Window Shades

Posted by Scott Tharler Tue Jan 3, 2012 09:19 AM ET | 0

A discreet, convenient, energy-saving solution that's environmentally friendly and maintenance-free. Read more

SunGlacier Aspires To Deep Freeze The Desert

Posted by Nic Halverson Fri Nov 11, 2011 09:05 AM ET | 0

A solar-powered structure could transform desert air into ice and water. Read more

SunGlacier Aspires To Deep Freeze The Desert

Facebook Taps Arctic Air to Chill Out Server Farm

Posted by Nic Halverson Mon Oct 31, 2011 09:00 AM ET | 0

Average temps of 35 degrees Fahrenheit year round will keep the 175,000-square-foot server farm cool. Read more

Facebook Taps Arctic Air to Chill Out Server Farm

iPod Maker Designs Smart Thermostat

Posted by Christina Ortiz Wed Oct 26, 2011 09:15 AM ET | 0

Tony Fadell, former Apple SVP, has designed simple, intuitive thermostat, making energy-saving sexy. Read more

Farmer's Almanacs: Right as Rain or 3 Dollar Bills?

Posted by Tim Wall Mon Oct 24, 2011 01:00 PM ET | 0

Scientists predict spotty results from almanac forecasts so why do we love them so much? Read more

Crystals Break Slow Growth Record

Posted by Jessica Marshall Tue Sep 13, 2011 07:09 AM ET | 0

Buried 1,000 feet below Mexico's Naica mountain, the "Cave of Crystals" are the slowest growing ever measured. Read more

Froster Keeps Beer Cold Not Frozen

Posted by Christina Ortiz Mon Aug 22, 2011 03:42 PM ET | 0

A medical-grade thermostat maintains a steady temperature to keep beer in its coolest state. Read more

'Air-Conditioned Clothes' Help Japan Beat Heat

Posted Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:57 AM ET | 0

Restrictions in electricity use are creating a demand in clothing that cools. Read more

Titanium Straw Out-Muscles All Others

Posted by Katherine Noyes Fri Jul 22, 2011 09:34 AM ET | 0

Forget those wimpy plastic substitutes -- this is the only straw you really need. Read more

Climate-Controlled Jacket Keeps You Cool or Warm

Posted by Nic Halverson Sat Jun 18, 2011 09:52 AM ET | 0

ClimaWare jackets have small metal plates and rechargeable batteries that let you control your level of comfort. Read more

Climate-Controlled Jacket Keeps You Cool or Warm

EcoBoost: Ford's Smallest Engine Ever

Posted by Nic Halverson Tue Jun 7, 2011 07:47 AM ET | 0

A 1.0-liter, three-cylinder engine increases fuel efficiency and lowers exhaust temperatures. Read more

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