The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources is holding two interesting hearings related to climate change and energy infrastructure. First, on Thursday April 19, the committee will hear … Read more
Conservation
Fuel Efficiency: America’s Generational Leap
Just wanted to pass along some quick thoughts on recent New York Times article that really missed the big picture on America’s fuel efficiency gains. You can’t look at 2012 vehicles … Read more
Tweet to Help Protect Meadowlarks’ Grassland Habitats
The flute-like melody of the Western Meadowlark is a familiar and iconic sound across the grasslands of the American West and Midwest. These vibrantly-colored songbirds build their nests and forage … Read more
Another Keystone XL Vote as Big Oil Flexes Hill Muscle
Once again essential legislation is being taken hostage by Big Oil’s backers on Capitol Hill. The vehicle this time is the transportation bill, a massive piece of legislation that aims to … Read more
Slacker’s Guide to Saving Gas
It’s easy to save gas with these money and planet-saving tips. Read more
GUEST POST: Helping Schools Reduce Energy Use Saves Money and Serves as a Teaching Tool
The HELiOS Project (Helios Energy Lights Our Schools) was originally developed as a model for helping school districts build their own renewable energy systems to offset the cost of their electricity use. It has been adopted by a growing number of school districts in California. Read more
