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Top 25 Greenest Cities in America

Top 25 Greenest Cities in America

A solid majority, 71 percent of Americans, believe the country “should do whatever it takes to protect the environment,” according to a 2014 poll by the Pew Research Center. This strong public interest in our environment extends to urban living, prompting NerdWallet’s curiosity: Even though we all know that the city we live in influences […]

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    5 Portlandia Eco-Skits You’ve Got to See

    5 Portlandia Eco-Skits You’ve Got to See

    Portlandia, a sketch comedy show set and filmed in Portland, Oregon, loves to poke fun at the hipster and eco-conscious culture that Portland is so famous for. Carrie Brownstein and former Saturday Night Live cast member Fred Armisen, write, produce and act in this hilarious series. We recently featured the show’s parody on life inside a tiny house. The […]

    Tesla Hits New Milestone Installing 2,000 Superchargers Worldwide

    Tesla Hits New Milestone Installing 2,000 Superchargers Worldwide

    Traveling around the world just got a little easier for Model S drivers. In a company milestone, Tesla Motors announced it has now installed more than 2,000 Superchargers in nearly 400 locations across four continents. There are now more than 2,000 Tesla superchargers worldwide, saving 3.9 million gallons of gas. Photo Credit: Tesla Motors These fast-charging, […]

    See a Film. Save the World.

    See a Film. Save the World.

    With the Oscars taking place last Sunday, everyone has movies on the mind. If you’re looking for great environmental films like the ones that come out of Sundance and Wild & Scenic Film Festival, look no further than the Environmental Film Festival, which runs March 17-29 in Washington, DC. Now in its 23rd year, it’s the nation’s largest and […]

    5 Reasons Cargo Bikes Are the Perfect Mode of Transportation

    5 Reasons Cargo Bikes Are the Perfect Mode of Transportation

    With Americans driving less and more cities encouraging people to bike, the humble cargo bike has quietly gained traction in the U.S. Parents are pedaling their kids to school in front-loading “bakfiets” (or “box bike” in Dutch), and food vendors are zipping through traffic to deliver coffee and other goodies. Cargo bikes are like eco-friendly SUVs for many families. Photo Credit: […]

    Will Apple Challenge Tesla in the Electric Car Market?

    Will Apple Challenge Tesla in the Electric Car Market?

    Apple has been leading the way towards a renewable energy future for many years. Just last week the company announced it will partner with First Solar to build a 280-megawatt solar energy farm in Monterey, California. With Tesla moving beyond the auto industry into renewable energy generation in its partnership with SolarCity, it’s not surprising that Apple is branching […]

    Look Out Utility Companies: Tesla is Disrupting More Than Just the Auto Industry

    Look Out Utility Companies: Tesla is Disrupting More Than Just the Auto Industry

    Elon Musk, founder of Tesla Motors, has been leading the way in innovation in the auto industry for more than a decade. The Model S made waves at this year’s International Auto Show. Last September, Tesla announced it will build the world’s largest battery factory just outside of Reno, Nevada. The company is calling it a “gigafactory,” which will produce batteries […]

    Tesla and Toyota Driving Innovation Far Beyond Electric Cars

    Tesla and Toyota Driving Innovation Far Beyond Electric Cars

    Nikhil (Nikki) Goel is the editor-in-chief of Cavs Nation and a writer for EcoWatch. He currently attends Case Western Reserve University and studies Chemical Engineering. He hopes to pursue Environmental Policy some day, making writing more than a hobby. Born and raised in Cleveland, his love for the Cavaliers is self-explanatory. Nikki is a passionate […]