Version: 2008
Living With Technology: Tech goes green

Tech goes green

Going green is a lot easier than it
used to be. You don't have to eat
mashed yeast or wear itchy shirts
to start cutting down on carbon.
Dive into our videos, how-tos, and
features to find out how tech can
help you get greener.

Inside this online guide:


Video

What makes a smart, green building tick?

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CNET News reporter Martin LaMonica goes inside a green building, Genzyme Center in Cambridge, Mass., where daylight is automatically beamed inside by heliostats and office workers have a constant stream of outside air. Watch video



Photos

The 12 greenest cars of 2008

Each year, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) puts out its list of the 12 "greenest cars," taking into account tailpipe emissions, gas mileage, and curb weight. Here is our photo gallery of this year's greenest 12. View photos



What readers think about hybrid cars

Latest discussions

Most popular discussions


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U.S. senators to take up biodiesel credit next year

Credit extension has been delayed by the health care debate and because it has been linked with other tax incentives. A so-called extenders bill passed in the House earlier this month. (Read more)
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Utility solar project adds molten salt for storage

SolarReserve lands deals to build concentrating solar power plants that can deliver power even with the sun isn't shining by using heated salt as storage. (Read more)
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Green gadgets

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Marvell launches worldwide Plug Computer competition

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 clears FCC

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The 404 Podcast 490: Where we finish things on a good note

It's the last live episode of The 404...of 2009. Russ Frushtick, chief gamer at MTV Networks, joins the show today along with Mark Licea of The Green Show to discuss the tumultuous, but exciting, year in videogames. (Read more)
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Playdom exec: Social gaming to look 'a lot more like Hollywood'

After raising $43 million in venture funding and acquiring two smaller companies, it's no surprise that Playdom's days of running like a Web start-up are numbered. (Read more)
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Save some energy (and cash) this winter

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Social networks that support a green lifestyle

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