In a move intended to prevent yet another wave of criticism from crashing down on the electric car industry, Green Car Reports published an article early this morning discussing the recent issues with the Boeing 787 airplane. According to NBC News, the United States’ Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded [...]

Delta Air Lines has further enhanced its ongoing commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by being verified by and joining The Climate Registry—a non-profit organization that operates the only carbon footprint registry in North America that helps registered companies identify and manage their greenhouse gas risks and opportunities. The first legacy carrier [...]

Building sustainable and energy efficient structures has become very popular over the last few years. Homeowners are always looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprints and reduce their energy consumption and costs, and sustainable or green construction techniques fulfill both of those needs. The goal of sustainable or green [...]

It is far more common these days for people to think about just what effect their next holiday will have on the environment as well as what effect it will have on their budget. There is no denying the fact that most forms of travel increase your carbon footprint – [...]

When we think of air pollution, the first thought that comes to mind is the billions of cars on the road each day. Seldom do we think about the impact that airplanes have on air pollution around the world. But as it turns out, the aviation industry has been wracking [...]

When you’re trying to be environmentally conscious, there are a number of things you can do to cut back. You can even fly out of different airports. Consider the five following airports for an eco-friendly trip. Boston’s Logan International Airport This was the first airport that the U.S. Green Building [...]

Could airlines soon be using solar-powered airplanes in lieu of gasoline guzzling ones? It sure seems so! While things are still on the experimental level, a solar-power single-seater airplane took off for Rabat, Morocco after departing from Payerne, Switzerland on Thursday. The project, which began in 2003, has been estimated to [...]

When a 747 is in flight, it burns 1 gallon of fuel every second, which is why it’s important to develop airplane technology which would make them lighter, and therefore more fuel efficient. To solve this problem, GE has developed a new airplane motor, the GEnx, which will make for [...]