Thousands of clean energy conferences are held every year across the United States. A quick Google search revealed over 1.5 million results for 2014 alone. That’s why, starting this month, in an effort to save our readers time, the Energy Exchange will be endeavoring to round up a monthly list of some of the top… Keep reading →
From Kickstarter, the online platform that transforms design concepts into consumer products, comes an idea for transforming an abandoned underground trolley terminal in Manhattan into the nation’s first underground green space. And while it won’t be the first underground park in the world-that honor may lie with Shanghai-it will be the first underground recreational space in the U.S. (commercial space first prize goes to Kansas City, Mo).
Given the population density of Manhattan, and the difficulty finding existing housing, it’s not surprising that someone would want to take the fun underground. After all, there is a New York High Line-a complete park built on a repurposed elevated rail line. Why not a Low Line? Keep reading →
Walk down any grocery store aisle or even department store, and you’ll be bombarded with green products. From dish detergent to baby wipes, to organic T-shirts and yoga mats, it seems as if every company is looking to grab a piece of the “green” pie. But not all consumers are buying.
Although the green movement has gained steam over the years, not everyone has gotten on board about reducing their carbon footprint. Green lifestyle expert Danny Seo says the main reason people choose not to buy green products is simple: they’re selfish. This article is a linkout, for more see: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/11/04/why-people-opt-against-going-green/?cmpid=partner_aol#ixzz1d33WKxzI
