Sierra Leone: Bio Diesel

Check out this great article about an African village's work towards energy independence using biodiesel.

Sierra Leone: Bio Diesel
(via MAKE and the GreenMachine tumblog)

[Video] Harnessing off-shore wind

John Moylan visits a wind farm off England's east coast to see how it could help UK energy needs

[Video] Lobster industry looks to 'green" certification

With consumers demanding more "green" products, the lobster industry stands to lose out if it doesn't get certified as eco-friendly. (May 9)

[Video] Tiny car, big safety? Smart tops crash scores

Unlike most cars, the pint-sized 2008 Smart fortwo evokes a simple question: 'How safe is it?' The micro car, the smallest car for sale in the U.S., offers a good level of safety, according to crash tests conducted by the insurance industry. (May 13)

[Video] Ocean motion used to power up homes

When it comes to tapping energy from the ocean, off-shore oil rigs are often what comes to mind. But the ocean itself is proving to be an efficient and environmentally friendly source of energy. (May 13)

[Video] Boulder To Be America's First 'Smart Grid City'

(Denver) Boulder's power grid will be modernized in a way that's good for consumers as well as the environment, Paul Day reports.

Sunforce 44444 12Volt 400Watt Wind Generator

Sunforce 44444 12Volt 400Watt Wind Generator
From Sunforce

Amazon.com Product Description
Use the wind to generate power and run your appliances and electronics. Great for cabins, 12V battery charging, remote power, backup power and hobbyists. Delivers up to 400 Watts. Towers or mounting brackets not included. U.S.A.

[VIDEO] Living Green Tip: Conserving Water At Home

[VIDEO] Living Green Tip: Conserving Water At Home
(Denver) In this week's Living Green segment, CBS4 meteorologist Jennifer Zeppelin shares advice on reducing water user at home.

[Video] Living Green: More Items Could Be Recycled

[Video] Living Green: More Items Could Be Recycled
(Denver) Curbside recycling is a great way to recycle plastics, glass, aluminum, paper and steel, Jennifer Zeppelin reports.

[Video] Home Sweet Recycled Home

[Video] Home Sweet Recycled Home
The newest innovation in the "green revolution" is recycled homes. Mark Phillips talks to the resident of a home that has been built entirely out of shipping containers.

Bright Blind

LED-powered Bright Blind (via GNR8Pipeline)

Small Strawbale: Natural Homes, Projects & Designs

Small Strawbale: Natural Homes, Projects & Designs
By Bill Steen, Athena Steen, Wayne Bingham

Amazon.com Product Description
This practical guide is filled with rich photos of homes, greenhouses, studios, sheds, open-air structures and more, each pulsating with unique yet subtle creativity. Both a pragmatic construction manual and a philosophical, artistic guidebook, Small Strawbale is an inspirational starting point for a strawbale dreamer, and a great source of information for those who are ready to get bailing.

The Greening Of Greensburg

The Greening Of Greensburg
After nearly being wiped of the map by a killer tornado, the town of Greensburg, Kansas, is rebuilding as one of the nation's completely green communities. Harry Smith reports.

GM shows off hydrogen car

GM shows off hydrogen car
General Motors calls it one answer to the problem of America's heavy dependence on foreign oil-- Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles. The cars-- still in development - use no petroleum and release zero greenhouse gases. They will be test driven for the next two months by about a hundred motorists in...

Rebuilding A Green Community

Rebuilding A Green Community
After a tornado devastated Greensburg, Kan., residents and contractors came together to rebuild using green technology. Maggie Rodriguez reports.

[Video] Greensburg's Green Playground

[Video] Greensburg's Green Playground
"The Early Show" gang helps the citizens of Greensburg, Kan. construct a sprawling playground from scratch, which will benefit the community for years to come.

[Video] Wave Device Offers New Source of Electricity.

[Video] Wave Device Offers New Source of Electricity.
A new device is being tested that mimics the action of ocean-based plants and fish to generate power. (April 30)