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40% power reduction puts LED backlit TVs at the forefront of green technology. More on LED TVs.

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Seaweed farms

One seaweed farm may produce enough biofuel to supply 30% of Japan's fuel consumption. More on Seaweed farms.

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An incredibly efficient and technically elegant solution to heating and cooling. More on Heat Pumps.

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Arctic Ice Photos

Arctic ice and glacier photos were released last week by the Obama Administration. More on Arctic Ice.

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Endangered!

Not only are animals threat- ened with extinction, but also cities and islands. More on Endangered.

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Bleak Realities

Millions face difficult times in the countries most affected by global warming. More on Bleak Realities.

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Jul152009

Green Energy Incentives Pay Off

by Deb Powers

Desertec is for me the greatest leap for mankind since Neil Armstrong’s moonwalk. The hot desert could save humanity."

Franz Josef Wagner, German Columnist

It's a short news item, but it's got a big message. Last year, San Francisco offered incentives to people who install solar energy panels. The results - a 450% increase in applications, making SF the state leader in solar installations. Even better, it's working for everyone from low-income residents who get training in green jobs to companies saving big money on energy.
Read more: Solar Incentives in S.F. Show How Smart Green Investments Pay Off