Matt TraversoinThe New Climate.Hawaii has the Dirtiest Electricity in the U.S... Wait, Really?Why power on remote islands has high emissions despite abundant renewable resources and what it means for the world’s clean energy.Aug 3020Aug 3020
Matt TraversoinThe New Climate.Want to Cool Off & Save The Environment for Free? Just Open a WindowThe data behind natural ventilation and how simple window management reduces cooling costs more than the most efficient air conditionerAug 1618Aug 1618
Matt TraversoinThe New OutdoorsHow I Became a Bicycling Volunteer Roadkill PhotographerService opportunities are everywhere, and distasteful prospects can become the unlikely but perfect fit for your interestsAug 125Aug 125
Matt TraversoinAha! ScienceWalk vs. Run: Which is Most Efficient?When you’re trying to conserve energy, the fastest way to travel isn’t usually the bestAug 51Aug 51
Matt TraversoinAha! ScienceIs it OK to Use My Oven During a Heat Wave?It’s fresh fruit season and there are things I need to bake. I did the math on when to use the oven and when to make other plans.Jul 810Jul 810
Matt TraversoinThe New Climate.Confessions of a Heat Pump HypermilerWith better equipment and mindfulness, we can each save hundreds of dollars and literal tons of carbon emissions every year.Jun 2816Jun 2816
Matt TraversoinAha! ScienceBicycles vs. Mopeds vs. Cars: Which is Most Efficient?For fuel economy, the best number of wheels is two. And the most efficient one might surprise you.Jun 1018Jun 1018
Matt TraversoinAha! ScienceMarathons Per Gallon: Can We Run More Efficiently than Our Cars?A comparison of energy used to drive a gas-powered car versus a food-powered human jogger.May 308May 308
Matt TraversoinThe New Climate.Junk in the Trunk: Physics Behind EV EfficiencyHow hybrid and electric cars carry that weight and drive further than traditional Internal Combustion Engines on less fuel.May 2416May 2416
Matt TraversoinAha! ScienceConfused by Kilowatt-Hours? Horse-Empires to the Rescue!Proposing a new tongue-in-cheek measurement to give our electricity consumption some much-needed contextMay 116May 116