inhabitat.com
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Scientists from the University of Liverpool have begun upgrading existing wind turbines with non-reflective solar blades. This may greatly increase the potential of countries around the globe adopting this innovation, thanks to its versatility.
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The New York Times
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Development of the electric Transit Connect offers Ford a chance to test its technology in a limited number of vehicles.
Biofriendly
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With the holidays approaching and Black Friday (and Cyber Monday) not too far off, I figured I’d dish out a little green holiday shopping advice. Just a few tips that might help you safely navigate through the holiday shopping rush.
Green Biz
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Tests of reusable grocery bags in Florida found that some plastic bags contain more lead than will be allowed in kid's toys. Coupled with previous cases of lead found in bags, the federal government is being called on to investigate and ban lead in bags.
DIY Life
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As the weather gets colder, our homes become a cozy and welcoming refuge. Unfortunately, mice feel the same way about your comfy abode. The very qualities that make our homes attractive to us – food, water and warmth – make our homes attractive to those furry little critters.
Shelter Pop
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Who doesn't love bubbles -- but would you model your home after one of them? Here are five ways we'd take advantage of these wonderfully weird structures.
The Week
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A new study shows that certain genes explain why some people live to 100 or more, even if they don't lead "model" healthy lifestyles — and a test is now available to the public
Alertnet.org
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Climate change could lead to colder winters in northern regions, according to a study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research on Tuesday.
Vladimir Petoukhov, lead author of the study, said a shrinking of sea ice in the eastern Arctic causes some regional warming of lower air levels and...
Inhabitat
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Berlin-based artist Ralf Schmerberg has constructed an awe-inspiring igloo made almost entirely of old refrigerators in the center of Hamburg, Germany. What appears as a Dada-esque construction filled with absurd little vignettes is actually a statement on the insane amount energy we consume — to...
Open Forum
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Everywhere you turn, businesses have closed up shop or they have been shut down due to the dismal nature of the economy over the last few years; but green enterprises are booming -- continuing to buck the downward trend. There is much to be learned by adopting the ideologies, both old and new, that...