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Disco Tech: The First Eco Nightclub

June 23rd, 2008 by Max Gladwell · 1 Comment

Whereas social media harnesses the wisdom of the crowd, this nightclub harnesses its kinetic energy. A new eco nightclub is scheduled to open on July 10th in Britain that will be powered by renewable energy. Are they purchasing renewable energy certificates (RECs)? Hardly. According to the owner, 60% of the power needed to run the [...]

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Tags: Alternative Energy · Global Warming

Clean Energy Complex

June 23rd, 2008 by Max Gladwell · 4 Comments

THE ECONOMIST paints an upbeat picture about a clean-energy future that is less dependent on fossil fuels. All it will take is some good policy, a realistic approach, and entrepreneurs eager to build wealth and change the world. One way or another, everything is riding on energy. Hanging in the balance is our health, the [...]

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Tags: Alternative Energy · Global Warming

The Green Pioneers: Clean Fuel is En Vogue

June 7th, 2008 by Max Gladwell · 5 Comments

Selling biodiesel in Brentwood and helping draft state legislation in Sacremento, Conserv Fuel partners Kristopher Moller and Rob Reed are fueling a shift to cleaner energy. By Ben Ehrenreich Originally published in Men’s Vogue. It was as good a day as Kristopher Moller could have hoped for, even in a part of Los Angeles where [...]

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Tags: Alternative Energy · Entrepreneurs

General Motors Heeds the Wake-Up Call

June 4th, 2008 by Max Gladwell · 8 Comments

GM announces initiatives to respond to growing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles. The company will also serve as the exclusive automotive sponsor for Discovery Green. Update: See photos of the 2011 Chevy Volt Production Version Note: The following are official GM announcements. Chevy Volt is a go The Chevy Volt took a major step toward the [...]

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Tags: Alternative Energy · Green Living

Nuclear Energy Needs a Major Re-Branding

June 3rd, 2008 by Max Gladwell · 14 Comments

Nuclear power doesn’t stand a chance without a major overhaul of its image. This is no small task, but neither is solving the climate crisis. The debate over whether nuclear power can provide a safe, viable, and clean source of energy is currently firing on all cylinders, and people are taking sides. First, the Washington [...]

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Tags: Alternative Energy · Global Warming