Entries tagged Finances

A few policies to hedge against crashing oil prices

By Amory Lovins, Co-founder, Chairman and Chief Scientist of Rocky Mountain Institute Posted Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:53pm PST for amorylovins 1 Comments

Why, and how, we should aggressively pursue efficiency and renewable power despite falling oil prices. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Government, Wind Power, Oil and Gas, Cars
Free cars and the economics of Project Better Place

By Hank Green Posted Wed Oct 8, 2008 1:28pm PDT for ecogeek 3 Comments

Is it better to buy an electric car and charge it yourself, or pay an inflated cost to charge a car that's been given to you for "free"? Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Electric Cars, Economics, Buying a fuel-efficient car
How to get paid to recycle

By Don Willmott, Forecast Earth Correspondent Posted Fri Sep 26, 2008 5:24pm PDT for forecastearth 5 Comments

RecycleBank collects your recyclable goods and gives you coupons to use with companies like Coca-Cola and CVS. The program has started in 13 states and is spreading to more. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Recycling, Recycling tips
Green Jobs Guidebook helps you get a job in the new economy

By Tim O'Connor Posted Fri Sep 26, 2008 8:31am PDT for climate411 0 Comments

The Environmental Defense Fund has a new book full of information about green-collar jobs, including training and assistance programs, schools, salary details, and more. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Business, Tips, Economics, Finding a green job
Could green investment have prevented the economic meltdown?

By Sheryl Canter Posted Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:09pm PDT for climate411 1 Comments

Bill Clinton recently suggested that clean energy investments could have helped avoid the current Wall St. mess. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Business, Economics
Frugal expert's guide to green

By Huddler's Green Home Posted Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:08pm PDT for huddlergreenhome 0 Comments

These measures cost money at the outset, and pay off in the end. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, How-To, Gardening, Composting, Economics, Cars, Heating-Cooling, House, Saving Money
Identify greenwashing with new website

By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:18am PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

Next time you're weighing your toothpaste options, consult GoodGuide, a source for free, scientist-verified data about more than 60,000 products. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Finances, How-To, Cleaning, Reviews
Finding the green job of your dreams

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Thu Sep 11, 2008 1:40pm PDT for greenpicks 4 Comments

What are the best industries for people who love the planet? Search the Web for a new eco-friendly career. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Business, Tips, Finding a green job
Assault and Battery: On hybrid myths

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Wed Aug 27, 2008 2:02pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments

Hummers do not beat Priuses in eco-friendliness over their lifetime, and other urban legends debunked. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Cars
Hybrid cars hold their value, proven again

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Tue Aug 26, 2008 2:10pm PDT for greenpicks 0 Comments

Resale value for a Toyota Prius beats a Ford truck and other gas guzzlers. More proof that fuel economy saves in the short term and long run. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Hybrids, Cars, Buying a fuel-efficient car