Learn more about the latest developments in solar energy
New Southwest Factories to Make Advanced Solar Panels, but Will They Transform Sun Power? | www.amonix.com A large solar panel sits atop a 22-foot tower…
Check out the nation’s first Zero-Packing grocery store
Zero-Packaging Grocery Store to Open in Austin, Texas – Food – GOOD Austin, Texas is already home to Whole Foods, but that won’t stop a…
Ever wondered where those “greenest cities” lists get their facts, and who’s behind them?
The Greenest and Least Green Cities in the U.S. and Canada I may as well start with the caveat that any attempt to measure, score,…
Governor Cuomo may soon remove the ban on hydrofracking in New York. What does this mean for the environment?
Cuomo Will Seek to Lift Ban on Hydraulic Fracturing ‘The Cuomo administration is seeking to lift what has effectively been a moratorium in New York…
You’ve checked out the High Line, now learn more about the history of freight in lower Manhattan.
The Bowery Boys: New York City History: As the High Line expands, return to a world without it These strange tracks, weaving around and sometimes…
Read about President Obama’s plans to raise vehicle mileage and emissions standards.
New Mileage Rules Debated by Carmakers and White House WASHINGTON – The Obama administration and the auto industry are locked in negotiations over new vehicle…
The EPA is enforcing new limits on pollutants from US power plants. Find out how this affects our environment.
Power Plant Emission Rules Toughened by E.P.A. The agency said the regulations, which will take effect in 2012, would reduce emissions of compounds that cause…
Would we throw less away if we had smaller trash cans? Can we have a “relationship” with our trash?
With Tiny Cans, a New Trash Equation Reaching for a petite dessert dish instead of the mixing bowl may help you curb your ice cream…
What is urban sprawl, why is it a systemic problem and what can we do about it?
Urban Sprawl | EMBARQ On the outskirts of nearly every city on the planet, new developments are subsuming farms and undeveloped land, causing the environmental…
Own or buying a hybrid car? Find out how to get the best bang for your buck with this objective scorecard.
Hybrid Scorecard — A Comprehensive Ranking of Hybrid Vehicles in the U.S. Looking for the cleanest, most fuel-efficient vehicle whether it’s a sedan, SUV, or…
Learn about the implications of the Supreme Court’s new ruling on greenhouse gases.
The Carbon Ruling The Supreme Court’s decision on greenhouse gases on Monday is a disappointment to the states and environmental groups that had hoped to…
See if your roof has the potential to harness solar energy
Map Shows New York City Rooftops’ Potential for Solar Power The map, which shows the solar potential of each of the city’s one-million-plus buildings, is…
Are you a Fan of Fresh Air? Check out this alternative to air conditioning.
Bringing in the Big Fans SOMEWHERE in modern America, there are people who do not like air-conditioning. But they are awfully hard to find. After…
Can’t wait to dip your feet in the cool ocean waters this summer?
Home – Changing Seas – WPBT2 Public Television Series Changing Seas is a public television series produced by WPBT2 in Miami, Florida. Narrated by well-known…
Urban Omnibus explains how short-distance freight can improve the health, efficiency and landscape of NYC.
Urban Omnibus » From Trucks to Tugs: Short Sea ShippingShort sea shipping is any movement of freight by water that doesn’t cross oceans, on freight…
Check out this Gothamist article about the High Line, from 2002.
Exclusive: More Unauthorized Photos Of The High Line Phase II: GothamistThe day’s most popular stories from Gothamist every evening in your inbox from our newsletter.…
Brokelyn has compiled a price index of the best grocery store prices for BBQ provisions. Have a great Memorial Day!
Brooklyn supermarket smackdown: the hunt for the cheapest BBQ chow | BrokelynMemorial Day is upon us, along with the inevitable pre-holiday hunt for BBQ provisions.…
Images of NYC storefronts from bygone eras, from the book Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York.
The Disappearing Face of New York‘During the eight years it took James and Karla Murray to complete this project, one third of the stores they…