The Green Grok Blogs on Energy

Speaking of Coal and Natural Gas

erica — 2009-11-19T14:35:53Z

Changing Climate Change Legislation

erica — 2009-11-17T19:27:17Z

Lovins Sees Bright, Efficient Future

erica — 2009-11-09T17:25:22Z

Lecturing at Duke University last week, physicist Amory Lovins predicted the end of our energy and climate woes.

Trash Is a Terrible Thing to Waste

erica — 2009-10-21T19:54:13Z

Looking to lower your impact on the planet? Look no further than your trash bin.

1950s Vs. 2000s: The Drive to Supersize

erica — 2009-10-19T13:56:29Z

A lot has changed in the past 50 years, much for the better. Energy efficiency measures, for example, have meant less pollution and savings in electricity costs. But there is a but....

Urban Air Pollution: Stay on the Windy Side of the Street

erica — 2009-10-14T19:28:14Z

Thinking of an urban stroll to clear the head, move those bones, and take in a breath of fresh air? Be careful that noxious car exhaust doesn’t put a dent in your healthy walk. A new study helps point the way.

The Waxing Sun and Warming Climate

erica — 2009-10-05T16:46:24Z

You don’t have to be a climate scientist to know that the Sun is the main driver of climate.

U.S. Already Halfway to 2020 Emissions Target

erica — 2009-09-24T15:45:04Z

A Look at Where Feingold, Franken, Casey, and Johnson Stand

erica — 2009-10-15T21:35:18Z

As the health care debate rages on, senators are quietly moving downstream and upstream on climate.

On the Climate Bill Fence: Senator Dick Lugar

erica — 2009-09-17T18:42:17Z

Senator Dick Lugar (R-IN) drives a Prius, sequesters carbon on his tree farm, and voted for previous climate bills. Why is he now on the fence?

Statistically Speaking: Cash for Clunkers Wrap-Up

wendy — 2009-09-11T21:11:16Z

With the Cash for Clunkers program scheduled to end on Monday, here’s a sneak peek of its net impact on the nation’s fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.

'Vacation Pictures': The All-Electric 'HuntVe'

erica — 2009-08-10T16:04:47Z

On my way out the door last week, a friend sent me a few snaps of his new farm vehicle. If you're thinking he got a large horsepower gas-guzzler to do the heavy lifting, you'd be mistaken.

Update on Cash for Clunkers, Fence-sitters, and Then Vacate

erica — 2009-08-07T16:41:36Z

On the Climate Bill Fence: Why Sen. Bayh Jumped On

erica — 2009-09-17T18:34:16Z

There’s been a flurry of movement around the Senate’s climate bill fence, including a probable “yea” that jumped to the undecided camp. That new fence-sitter, a Dem from Indiana, is our focus for today.

On the Climate Bill Fence: What Senator Specter Is Thinking

erica — 2009-09-17T18:47:58Z

In June the House did its thing, passing a bill that would limit carbon dioxide emissions to start addressing global warming. Now it’s the Senate’s turn. Who’s thinking what? Our new series takes a peek, starting with Sen. Specter.