Dying to Be Green
One of the hardest things to talk about in life is death, and what happens after we pass away. But there’s a growing movement to consider the environment when planning a funeral.
Chief correspondent Tyler Suiters looks into how “green” burials and cremations allow people to make sure their death conserves energy and protects the planet.
Solar Ovens in South Africa
energyNOW visits South Africa to learn how one abundant energy source, the sun, is being used to improve lives and replace firewood for cooking through solar ovens.
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Jose Andres, Celebrity Chef on Clean Cookstoves
Jose Andres is not only a celebrity chef with top restaurants in Los Angeles and Washington, but also Culinary Ambassador for the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves.
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The Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves
The Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves wants to put 100-million cleaner-burning cooking devices into the hands of people still using firewood as a cooking fuel.
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A Conservationist's Green Burial
A green cemetery in Gainesville, FL, is the final resting place for a conservationist who helped create it.
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106 U.S. Coal Plant Retirements Since 2010
Last Wednesday was a big milestone for people who care about public health and a livable climate. Two utilities announced the planned closure of nine coal plants.
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World’s Oldest Nuclear Power Plant Shuts Down Today
Today, in the UK, the world's oldest nuclear power plant shut down.
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Shocker! California Tops US Renewables List
The U.S. led the world in clean energy investment in 2011, but China retained the top spot in the latest Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index from Ernst & Young.
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Morning News Roundup – February 29, 2012
Today's morning news roundup - all the energy and climate coverage you need to read.
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Shale Oil - The Rush for Black Gold
Drilling innovations are unlocking vast U.S. oil reserves. But is the new drilling also forcing a choice between oil and water in Texas?
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