US OK's First Offshore Wind Farms

Ken Salazar, President Obama's Secretary of the interior, has given the go-ahead for the US Government to begin leasing four large areas off the mid-atlantic coast to energy companies to build offshore wind farms.

What 'wood' you use?

It may come as a surprise that environmentalists are increasingly turning to wood as a renewable, alternative energy source. Find out why it's environmentally-friendly and how it could reduce your household energy bill in this week's show.

Coal Lobby Warns Wind Farms May Blow Earth Off Orbit

Panelists debate whether the U.S. is doing enough to heed the warnings of coal industry scientists who say turbines could blow the Earth right into the sun.

World's First Zero-Carbon Office Building Debuts in Seoul

South Korea is showing off what it says is the world's first totally eco-friendly business building. It's a structure that emits zero carbon and uses only renewable energy. The project is designed to underline the government's drive to reduce greenhouse gases.

The greenest country on Earth

The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is using clean energy to power its country and its economy.

Iowa Wind Power

A school district is learning—and earning—with wind power.

Solar Decathalon Home Tour

Encouraging innovation and reviewing practicality in energy saving homes designed by college teams with Frank Sesno and Don Ferrier, President, Ferrier Custom Homes.

Carbon Diet

Let's lose some pounds—pounds of carbon dioxide. You'll save cash, too.

Afghan Green Energy

It's a green energy dream. The sun shines all day and the wind blows constantly. But alternative energy is the last thing you might expect, here in Afghanistan's war-torn Panjshir Valley. Yet after three decades of violence tragedy and destruction, this is where Afghanistan could be going green.

Devices use power even when turned off

Are you always getting on your family to turn off lights or the TV when not in use? We can all reduce our waste and energy use with very little effort, and significantly help our environment.

Electro and indie go green at MELT

Green technologies turn former forgotten Eastern German coal mining district into a hip and happening festival location.

Everything You Need to Know About Electric Cars

Electric cars are coming. But how much do you really know about them? How much money will you save on gas? Where and when can you charge them? What happens if you want to charge your car at a friends house? GOOD's latest video answers all these questions and more.