Stories by John Gartner
John Gartner writes about environmental technology and alternative energy from his home in Philadelphia.
The real great divide in American politics is not between red and blue states, but between urban and rural voters.
Posted on Nov 29, 2004
As proof that the renewable energy movement is gaining momentum, Colorado voters approved a measure that requires the state's utilities to invest in solar and wind energy.
Posted on Nov 4, 2004
As Kerry edges ahead in the Pennsylvania polls, voter turnout in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia will likely determine who collects its 21 electoral votes.
Posted on Oct 22, 2004
Bruce Springsteen, Michael Stipe and friends take to the road to show swing-state voters a good time on the Vote for Change tour.
Posted on Oct 4, 2004
Single women all over America are working to give George W. Bush a farewell kiss.
Posted on Oct 2, 2004
On World Water Monitoring Day, water-lovers get to give their favorite river, lake or stream a health check-up.
Posted on Sep 23, 2004
A Nobel Prize-winning chemist says the impending world energy shortage requires several miracles of science that nanotechnology can help to deliver.
Posted on Sep 8, 2004
Some forward-thinking American companies are voluntarily abiding by the Kyoto treaty and participating in the Chicago Climate Exchange, the first North American marketplace for trading greenhouse emissions.
Posted on Aug 26, 2004
In the quest for renewable energy sources, anything is fair game -- even fowl. Are chickens the fuel of the future?
Posted on Jun 8, 2004
If energy independence is a goal of the Bush administration, why is so much research money going to fossil-fuel companies?
Posted on May 20, 2004
States, corporations and the EPA are working to regulate recycling of computer components in the hopes of reducing the tonnage that ends up decaying in landfills.
Posted on Apr 25, 2004
From engineering and design to construction and agriculture, investment in renewable energy could result in far more jobs than investment in fossil fuels.
Posted on Apr 19, 2004
1,269 tons of deadly VX nerve gas needs to be neutralized and dumped. Any takers?
Posted on Mar 26, 2004
