Articles by Chris Baskind
Chris Baskind is a writer and serves as Publisher of Vida Verde Media, a green lifestyle media company. He's also a speaker on environmental issues, appearing on programs such as National Public Radio's Morning Edition. In addition to EcoTech Daily, ou'll find his byline on Lighter Footstep, snarfd, and Chris Baskind dot Com.
Apple Debuts a Greener, Less Toxic iPod Nano
Last year, Steve Jobs promised that Apple work work toward less toxic, easier-to-recycle consumer products. So how do the new iPod Nanos measure up?
Read Article | CommentsThe Daily Five: Tuesday, 9 September, 2008
GM blames human error for the release of photos showing the Chevy Volt; a superbug could mean cheaper ethanol; and biomass energy comes to South Carolina.
Read Article | CommentsFirst Photos of Production Chevy Volt Leaked
GM says the early posting of Chevy Volt images to a company website was human error. Mistake or not, here’s the first look at GM’s highly anticipated plug-in.
Read Article | CommentsThe Daily Five: Monday, 8 September, 2008
Hurricane Ike threatens to slow recovery after last week’s Gulf storm; Harley says screw fuel economy; and who are using the most Green products these days?
Read Article | CommentsThe Daily Five: Sunday, 7 September, 2008
The Week in Cleantech, Sunday edition: U.S. automakers reel as sales tumble; stronger storms linked to global warming; and the EPA cracks down on small engines.
Read Article | CommentsThe Daily Five: Saturday, 6 September, 2008
The Week in Cleantech, Saturday edition: Did regulators ignore concerns raised over a U.S. nuclear fuel plant? And oil prices tumble as Gustav blows ashore.
Read Article | CommentsThe Daily Five: Friday, 5 September, 2008
Honda resurrects the Insight name for its upcoming hybrid; new clean air rules for small engines; and Siemens makes fake eco-friendly cellphones.
Read Article | CommentsThe Daily Five: Thursday, 4 September, 2008
A possible connection between global warming and violent hurricanes; auto sales plunge in August; and Boston eyes an all-hybrid taxi fleet by 2015.
Read Article | CommentsThe Daily Five: Wednesday, 3 September, 2008
Government regulators downplay safety concerns at a U.S. nuclear fuel facility; electric car news from GM and Daimler; and Panama picks CFLs over power plants.
Read Article | CommentsThe Daily Five: Tuesday, 2 September, 2008
Oil prices drop after Hurricane Gustav largely spares Gulf oil facilities; cheaper lithium ion batteries are coming; and solar garbage cans belly flop.
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