Ice Station Trudges Across Antarctic Shelf

The Antarctic's Halley VI Research Station looks like it crawled out of the tropics but is ideally suited to the cold. Image via Hugh Broughton Architects.

A new British research facility has been built not only to survive in the fantastically cruel winters of the South Pole but to tread lightly on the fragile Antarctic environment. Read more →

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New ‘Programmable Matter’ Could Revolutionize Construction

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A research team from MIT has created a tiny robotic chain that, once reduced to the molecular scale, could someday revolutionize the way we create energy-efficient building materials. Read more →

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Energy Efficient Buildings Will Create a Better America

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Environment America, through EcoWatch, talks about how energy efficient buildings could help states see massive energy savings, including our nation’s capital city. Read more →

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Developments In Environmental Phone Technology

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Mobile phone manufacturers are capable of making their phones more environmentally friendly and we as consumers are also capable of attempting to make our phone using habits friendlier too. Read more →

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Turbomachinery: Unlocking Engine Efficiency

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More efficient, cleaner-burning engines require improved turbomachinery, and an Ohio scientist is working to give engineers better tools for testing components. Read more →

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Ultra-Efficient Show Home Targets Downsizers

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The 2011 Idea Show Home targets traditional homeowners looking to transition to a smaller, greener and more affordable home in the metro-Detroit area. Read more →

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NJ Public Housing Getting Energy Upgrades

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The Newark Housing Authority and Constellation Energy will provide $50 million worth of energy efficient upgrades in 39 New Jersey housing developments. Read more →

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Green IT Leader Surprise: Kaiser Permanente

Computerworld puts Kaiser Permanente atop its list of green IT innovators, lauding the health care provider for slashing energy use at its Napa data center. Read more →

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LED or CFL? Test Sheds Light On The Choice

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Lighting manufacturer Precision-Paragon tests LEDs against fluorescents and finds that the right choice depends on the precise circumstances. Read more →

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Subway Sandwich Shops Add ‘Green’ Ingredient

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The ubiquitous Subway chain unveils14 new "Green Eco-Restaurants," layering a slice of sustainability on its fresh-focused marketing campaign. Read more →

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