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My Green Rant

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:35 GMT

by Brita Belli I know it’s completely off base as an environmental writer and editor, but I’ve really grown tired of “green” as a synonym for “environmental.” It would be fine if used on occasion, perhaps when writing about organic summer cocktails or BPA-free beach toys. But in general, it’s too…

GE’s Adventures in Clean Tech

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:02 GMT

by Brita Belli One arm of GE’s financial services is dedicated solely to energy loans and investments—it’s known as GE Energy Financial Services. More recently, GE has formed a joint venture called Energy Technology Ventures with companies Conoco Phillips and NRG Energy that’s solely focused on spurring…

Cold Questions

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:38 GMT

by Brita Belli There’s nothing like a good bout of winter weather, preferably with icy chill and buckets of snow, to bring the global warming deniers out of the woodwork. Granted, some folks don’t experience much in the way of bracing cold, even in January. But they, like the rest of us, are likely no less…

Energy Smarts

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:20 GMT

by Brita Belli If your New Year’s resolution is to save energy, money, or both: pay attention. You don’t need major investments in solar panels or wind turbines to start cutting energy use and costs. Instead, look for places where you can make small improvements that, collectively, add up to big savings on…

Step On It

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:54 GMT

by Brita Belli Families are starting to worry about the chemical content in their manufactured flooring and carpets and beginning to seek out more natural alternatives—and they are finding plenty of options. Top concerns include: • They want to protect the health of sensitive family members and are looking…