Beyond Oil: The Transportation Fuels That Can Help Reduce Global Warming 7/17/2008

In the rush to wean our country off of oil, it is critical that we carefully examine the environmental impacts of the alternative fuels and technologies being promoted. This report does that, and finds that liquid coal, corn ethanol and soy biodiesel have the worst environmental impacts, while plug-in hybrid vehicles and cellulosic ethanol made from crop waste hold the most promise for meeting our fuel needs with the least environmental harm.

Building an Energy-Efficient America: Zero Energy & High Efficiency Buildings 7/02/2008

The country’s energy consumption could be cut by 11 percent through simple building efficiency measures, according to “Building an Energy-Efficient America”. The study describes the many opportunities for increasing energy efficiency in buildings and makes recommendations for what local, state and federal officials can do to secure huge energy savings in new and existing buildings.