SolarCity, Smart Grids, Waste Reduction and More Good Green News

Waste Reduction and Recycling Can Cut CO2 by 345 Million Tons Year - That's some serious savings! You'll be surprised at just what an impact changing our packaging can make on reducing emissions. Check it out!

Investing in Women and Girls to Fight Poverty, Climate Change - Providing education to women in developing nations has been proven to combat overpopulation and lead to more sustainable societies. Click through to read how.

Recycling, Freecycling & Upcyling, Oh My: 9 Pathways Toward Green 'Cycling' - Life is all about cycles and that goes double for the green life. So, if H.G. Wells was correct when he declared, "cycle tracks will abound in Utopia," get ready for Shangri-La.

Update: Cooler Planet Says (Despite Recession) 35,000 Americans Want Solar - Cooler Planet brings us an updated solar map that now covers the entire United States and includes interest in solar, not just installations. Very cool visuals!

How Radioactive is Your Cell Phone? - Worried about it? Or not sure if you should be? Good news - there's an easy way to find out exactly where your phone ranks.

SolarCity Announces Sun-Powered EV Fast-Charging Stations in California - SolarCity has announced that it is building a corridor of solar-powered fast-charging stations along Highway 101 between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Check out the locations where they're installed.

Surfers, Move Over: Planet Mechanics Tap the Oceans For Energy - Check out this quick rundown about wave power and how it's being used right now for a clean, green energy source.

IBM Proves Smart Grid Reduces Energy Use By At Least 15%, Reveals Key to Success - IBM revealed results of their smart grid pilot program project, showing an average of 15% energy savings at homes and businesses, and as much as a 40% savings in some homes.