When natural gas is a climate friend and when it’s a foe
Natural gas is often called the cleanest fossil fuel. It produces about 30 percent and 44 percent less carbon dioxide than oil and coal, respectively, for the same energy.
What Food Should Go Nude?
When can food packaging actually be good for the environment?
Diesel vs. Electric Buses
When my young granddaughter plays with her toys, she makes the typical growling “rrrrr” noise for the sound of her cars and trucks but a “whoosh” sound for her toy bus.
Butter Is Toast
My father-in-law was in the dairy business for over 40 years, and—as might be expected—he had nothing good to say about margarine.
How to decide between a white or green roof
Black roofs are out, and white and green roofs are in.
The Footprint of Restroom Hand Dryers
1. Push button
2. Rub hands gently under warm air
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3D Printer Test
We tend to think mass manufacturing is more efficient than producing items individually.
Bar Soap vs. Liquid Soap
We all know that scrubbing our hands with soap and water is good for our own health, but how do different soaps stack up in terms of environmental health?
Which Light Is Greenest?
Suppose a light bulb burns out in your house and you want to replace it with the most environmentally sustainable option.
The Origins of Running Shoes
When you look at an athletic shoe, think oil. Some shoes contain cotton, leather, and/or trace amounts of natural rubber.
