Could deadly weapons save the environment?Governments are far more willing to pump money into solar, hydro and other green technologies when they’re being used to power big deadly weapons of pain and destruction. So should greenies start supporting the military industrial complex?
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One world, one phone charger
Why does every single mobile phone have a different charger? Not only is it annoying, making and delivering replacement chargers has a huge carbon footprint. The UN’s Telecommunication Union is finally creating a universal charger — and it could cut C02 emissions by 24m tons a year.
PHOTO GALLERY: Amazing solar powered houses
Teams from universities all over the world are competing to design and construct innovative new solar-powered, energy-efficient houses as part of the Solar Decathalon. Check out some of their amazing designs.
Why green is the next big bubble
The green tech market is about to boom, says Tom Johansmeyer. Even if you don’t give a rat’s about climate change, investing in the green market is investing in the next big thing.
Soros spends $1b on a green paint job
Billionaire George Soros has received plenty of positive press for pledging to invest $1 billion in green technology and forming an environmental lobby group. But is lobbying for your investments really philanthropy? Or just rent-seeking?
The world’s first sustainable racing car: powered by chocolate
The world’s first fully sustainable racing car is about the hit the Formula 3 competitive circuit in England next week. And if that wasn’t exciting enough: it’s powered by chocolate.
