Green Power: Solar Ships May Carry Passengers in San Francisco as Early as 2009

Green Power: Solar Ships May Carry Passengers in San Francisco as Early as 2009 As cars are going green, solar ships are coming our way as well. The concept of solar ships is nothing new, but it appears that Austraila’s Solarsailor may be on the brink of bringing the technology to the mainstream. Hornblower Yachts …

Tyson Foods to turn animal fat into fuel

Tyson Foods Inc., the world’s largest meat producer, announced Monday its second joint venture to make synthetic fuel out of leftover fat from beef, pork and chicken. In a time where fuel is key for our everyday lives, Tyson Foods Inc. is working to help with our ever growing fuel shortage by recycling something that …

Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Raises $200 Million to Recharge Electric Cars

Silicon Valley entrepreneur Shai Agassi believes electric cars are the future of transportation, and he’s raised $200 million to build the infrastructure needed to get them on the road His firm, Project Better Place, hopes to revolutionize electric vehicles like the Tesla Motors Roadster and Chevrolet Volt by making them cheaper and easier for consumers …

Facilities Management News: Whole Foods tops retail green power purchasers; Kohl’s moves into 2nd

Facilities Management News talks about a list created by the US Environmental Protection Agency of the top ten retail purchasers of green power. Whole Foods tops retail green power purchasers; Kohl’s moves into 2nd. September 3, 2007—The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently updated its list of the top 10 retail purchasers of green power …

Want to go green? Try these simple steps

We all want to do our part to help the environment. Authors Elizabeth Rogers and Thomas Kostigen have made it simple in “The Green Book.” With tips from celebrities like Cameron Diaz and Will Ferrell, and TODAY’s own Tiki Barber. This site offers great tips on simple things that can save energy in and out …