Jetter l'énergie par les portes by Kirsten Dirksen on July 5, 2009 Une lacune existe dans notre prise de conscience du réchauffement climatique. La plupart d’entre nous investissons dans des appareils économes …
Climate control for sidewalks: making stores close the door by Kirsten Dirksen on July 5, 2009 A loophole exists in our global warming awareness. As most of us are are investing in energy saving appliances and …
Can whitewash, tinted windows & closed doors save the earth? by Kirsten Dirksen on July 4, 2009 The fight against climate change has taken a rather low-tech turn lately. Obama’s Energy Secretary Stephen Chu wants to fight …
American cosmetics: a dumping ground for chemicals by Kirsten Dirksen on July 3, 2009 Personal care and cosmetic products in the U.S. are a dumping ground for mostly untested chemicals. “Under federal law, companies …
Chemicals in the U.S.: “innocent until proven guilty” by Kirsten Dirksen on July 2, 2009 The system for regulating chemicals in the United States is broken. “Chemicals in the United States are too frequently, almost …
Beyond EVs: solar roofs, shrunken sedans and eco-mode by Kirsten Dirksen on June 29, 2009 Greener cartalk, now that the Hydrogen FCVs have lost traction, is focused mainly on electrics. But the way a car …
Cameron Diaz's childfree status & non-breeders as eco-heros by Kirsten Dirksen on June 24, 2009 It’s significant that one of the world’s “sexiest” women has gone public that she may never have children. When Cameron …
From cities to suburban condos: carfree memories by Kirsten Dirksen on June 23, 2009 The trend for carfree communities may have gone worldwide, whether in Vauban, Germany or Atlanta, Georgia, but it’s still just …
Adding bodies to your bike by Kirsten Dirksen on June 21, 2009 If you’re relying on your bike to get places then it’s very likely at some point you’ll need something that …
Traditional green building in small town Spain by Kirsten Dirksen on June 18, 2009 Traditionally, in many countries, all building was green: homes were built with natural materials and built to last. In much …
