Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency Lisa P. Jackson has announced that she will step down after President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address in January. Jackson, 50, has faced strong opposition from the GOP while heading the EPA, with continual threats of EPA defunding. She also had to … [continued]
Biking is virtually all good news: Saves money, saves the planet, keeps people healthier, is fashionable among the rich and famous, can reduce prison sentences. And now, studies are pointing to brain benefits from biking. Danish researchers were looking at the benefits of breakfast and lunch on school children and … [continued]
Is Los Angeles looking to shirk its reputation as a surfer haven and emerge as a cyclists’ sanctuary? Maybe. According to a recent LA Times article, Bike Nation is pledging $16 million to LA’s first (and the country’s second largest, behind NYC’s system) bike sharing program, which will launch … [continued]
As the New Year approaches, everyone is making resolutions. Of course, we at CleanTechnica have got a few suggestions of our own, courtesy of Evans Easy Space. So, you almighty office managers out there, take heed of these tips for energy efficiency: Notable, if you’re in the US rather … [continued]
Canada’s capital got on board with a $2.1 billion light rail plan this week. A 12.5 kilometer, 13 station light rail system in Ottawa — to be called the Confederation Line — is expected to be fully-functional in 2018. The unanimous vote comes after a 2006 light rail about-face. … [continued]
NBA superstar LeBron James is doing his part to unclog Miami traffic by saddling up on a bicycle. James has been seen cycling to practice on a regularly basis (and even to some games) — perhaps he’s seen the evidence that biking is safer for young adults than driving. James … [continued]
Instead of the namebrand mouthwash, buy the off-brand and donate the difference. Instead of buying two ice cream cones, share with your loved one and donate the difference. You get the idea: Instead of spending money on yourself, throw a couple of bucks to a good cause, which is exactly … [continued]
The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive Kingpin of TV comedy Stephen Colbert did an excellent job razzing the NIMBY crowd in his show the day after President Obama’s reelection. Colbert painted a picture of hypochondria and downright silliness when reviewing … [continued]
Turning solar panel factories into neighborhood businesses, similar to microbreweries, is inventor Shawn Frayne’s argument as to how to make solar panels cheaper and more accessible to the masses. Frayne and co-inventor Alex Hornstein created the micro-solar panel “factory” to ease the labor cost of producing small-scale panels (solettes), … [continued]
Late night funny man (or unfunny depending on who you ask) Jay Leno in the video above tours the Proterra Ecoliner Electric Bus, which has been cruising the streets of LA for more than a year. Electric buses are become more popular with sales expected to rise 26 percent … [continued]
