Mercury Mariner Hybrid Electric at NYIAS 2010: A Green Revolution on Wheels The 2010 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) was a thrilling event for auto enthusiasts and also environmentalists alike. Among the standout vehicles was the Mercury Mariner Hybrid Electric, a model that exemplified the fusion of sustainability and performance. A Green Game-Changer The... Continue Reading →
EV Savings: Still Waiting for the Payoff? Buying an electric vehicle (EV) sounds like a smart financial move or cost savings. No gas. Lower maintenance. Cleaner energy. But for many early adopters, the numbers still don’t add up. Yes, the promise is there. EVs can save money in the long run. However, in practice, the... Continue Reading →
By GREG BLUESTEIN and MATTHEW BROWN, Associated Press Writers Greg Bluestein And Matthew Brown, Associated Press Writers Gulf Oil Spill As officials approached to survey the damage the Gulf oil spill caused in coastal marshes, some brown pelicans couldn't fly away Sunday. All they could do was hobble. Several pelicans were coated in oil on... Continue Reading →
Source: Chicago Tribune and the Associated Press According to the Associated Press, Indiana is lagging several weeks behind its goal of weatherizing the homes of thousands of low-income residents. This delay is pushing back the release of the second half of the stimulus funds the state got for those energy-saving retrofits. Indiana had set a May 31 goal to upgrade at least 6,000 homes with the first half of the $132 million it got through last year's federal stimulus bill for weatherizing homes. These upgrades will help with the State's efforts to provide energy efficiency and energy savings to these 6,000 homes.
DiCaprio Burning Eco-Rubber He’s basically the poster child for the celebrity environmental movement and says he always tries “to practice what (he) preach(es).” Who are we talking about? Leonardo DiCaprio, of course! DiCaprio still materializes on the big screen every year or so. But in his down time, the guy gets around the green scene... Continue Reading →
