Melhores podcasts sobre Planet Forward (2024)

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Monitor Power Usage With Smart Meters 2:15

13y ago2:15

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THIS WEEK: Did you know that the cost of using electricity changes throughout the day depending on the level of stress on our grid? In this webisode, Planet Forward talks to Quadlogic Controls Corporation in New York City about how smart meters can save us energy and money. FROM OUR BLOG: Check out PFF Sayre Swarztrauber’s blog post about smart met…

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From Fryer To Fuel: Making Biofuel from Vegetable Oil 3:24

13y ago3:24

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THIS WEEK: Did you know the vegetable oil we use to make our french fries could also power our cars? In this webisode, Planet Forward drops by GreenLight BioFuels’ new plant in Maryland where they’ve been turning cooking waste into biofuel. FROM OUR BLOG: Check out Planet Forward host, Frank Sesno’s blog post about an innovative way to turn landfil…

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Learning How to Adapt from our Ancestors 3:41

13y ago3:41

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THIS WEEK: This week Planet Forward is taking a look at the work PISA, a GW-based group, is doing in Nam Dinh, Vietnam. The women in Nam Dinh are adapting to a changing planet and they say they learned their tricks from none other than their ancestors! ASK AN EXPERT: Don't forget to ask a question to PISA expert, Linda Yarr, about the ladies of Nam…

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How does YouTube Consumption Affect the Environment? 1:42

13y ago1:42

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THIS WEEK: Have you ever wondered 'What's something I do everyday that impacts the environment and I don't even know it?' #Thinkfwd student Charles Pulliam-Moore sheds light on an idea you might never have thought of: how green is YouTube? FROM OUR BLOG: Check out PFF Hayley Milon's blog post about how your YouTube consumption could be affecting th…

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Building Green for the Future 6:38

13y ago6:38

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THIS WEEK: Wish more of your tax dollars could stay in your pocket? This week Planet Forward spoke with some experts at the US Green Building Council about the potential savings in building more efficient schools! FROM OUR BLOG: Check out USGBC's statistics on improving schools and universities around the country and how much it can save in this we…

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An Innovative Approach to Water Conservation 3:11

13y ago3:11

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THIS WEEK: Our rapidly increasing consumption of water is creating concerns about what the world would be like without any! One team, however, created an innovative solution to the planet's quickly disappearing water. Check it out in this week's webisode! ASK AN EXPERT: Also get the facts from AIA expert Bill Worthen about any risks related to recy…

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Living Sustainably on a College Campus 7:26

13y ago7:26

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THIS WEEK: Our friends at Second Nature have launched Campus Sustainability Day, so this week’s webisode features videos submitted to Planet Forward from audience members like YOU! We profile three schools that are working toward more sustainable college campuses. FROM OUR EXPERTS: See what sustainability chief Meghan Chapple-Brown has to say about…

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Empowerhouse: Community-Based Sustainable Living 3:30

13y ago3:30

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THIS WEEK: In this week's webisode: how to turn a Solar Decathlon house into a home. GW students Melissa Turley and Jon Fenech followed Team Empowerhouse through the Solar Decathlon. Their innovation? Making it affordable enough to be a Habitat for Humanity home. PLUS: Max Burns' blog post which takes a deeper look into affordable green housing. AN…

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Secretary Chu Weighs in at the Solar Decathlon 6:50

13y ago6:50

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THIS WEEK: Check out this week's webisode where Planet Forward's Frank Sesno interviews Secretary of Energy, Dr. Steven Chu on site at the 2011 Solar Decathlon! Chu talks about some of the coolest innovations in the houses, and even wonks out a bit on r values and building materials. STANDINGS: The official DOE final standings for the solar decathl…

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SD2011 Trend: Green Roofs 10:16

13y ago10:16

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THIS WEEK: Check out this week's webisode where Planet Forward's host Frank Sesno speaks with Don Ferrier, President of Ferrier Custom Homes. Ferrier discusses the costs and benefits of green roofs -- LITERALLY -- some costing up to $20,000. See why Ferrier himself thinks the benefits of this cooling system outweigh the costs. FROM NBR: Have you be…

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Solar and the City - Team New York's Solar Decathlon House 3:10

13y ago3:10

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THIS WEEK: We continue our journey to the Solar Decathlon! The teams are in Washington DC and showing off their homes. Check out Team New York's Roof Pod -- it sits atop a sky rise building and helps generate power. PLUS: Brendan Owens, Planet Forward's newest Expert weighs in on New York's use of bamboo and other new building materials. See more f…

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Solar in the Southern Hemisphere 3:07

13y ago3:07

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THIS WEEK: In this week's webisode check out the New Zealand team's neat innovations like the hydronic drying cupboard that can dry 6 bath towels in an hour and a half using...water? MORE FROM THE SOLAR DECATHLON: Don't forget to check out all the other Solar Decathlon teams and let us know what you think. LIKE your favorite and it could be PF's ne…

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Solar Decathlon - Tennessee's on Top 4:30

13y ago4:30

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Viewers voted and TENNESSEE is on top in the race for the Solar Decathlon! Check out the Tennessee team's use of solar energy, insulated windows and a remote control iPad in their innovative new approach to a sustainable lifestyle. Also this week, ask expert Bill Worthen what HIS thoughts are on the Tennessee team's Living Light House. GET ON TOP: …

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DOE's Solar Decathlon Brings #SunnyIdeas to Planet Forward 2:56

13y ago2:56

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This week, we begin Planet Forward's coverage of the Solar Decathlon! 20 collegiate teams from around the world are designing and building sustainable solar homes. 11 of the teams have submitted their innovations to Planet Forward. In this week's WEBISODE, we take a look at the unique use of water in The University of Maryland's home. WE'VE GOT SPI…

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Bangkok Underground 7:28

13+ y ago7:28

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In this week’s WEBISODE we travel to Bangkok to see what they are doing to cope with floods. PF Producer Victoria Riess talks with Porntep Techapaibul, the Deputy Governor of Bangkok.Por Planet Forward

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The Big Uneasy,' The PF Interview with Harry Shearer 12:29

13+ y ago12:29

12:29

In this week's WEBISODE Planet Forward host Frank Sesno sits down with Harry Shearer, the multi-talented comedian who is the voice of more than 21 Simpsons characters and host of his own radio program, "le Show." Shearer, a part-time resident of New Orleans, recently directed a documentary on what he calls the 'hard truths' behind Hurricane Katrina…

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Wind Beneath Their Strings 9:28

13+ y ago9:28

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Here is a new way to deliver energy to those who need it. The women in one small community in Guatemala have wind, they just need a way to harness it. Enter enthusiastic students from the University of Michigan College of Engineering. In this week’s WEBISODE, we run their woven wind turbine innovation by Claudio Martinez from the Union of Concerned…

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Rising Seas Bring Salty Risks 4:40

13+ y ago4:40

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A rising tide may lift all boats, but what does it do to marshlands? In this week’s WEBISODE we showcase NSF funded marine scientist Dr. Nathaniel Weston’s work on how marshes are affected by sea level rise. We also take you on a trip halfway around the world to learn what women in Vietnam are doing to remove salt water from their rice paddies.…

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Bringing Experts to the Innovators 8:39

13+ y ago8:39

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Innovators need feedback to make their great ideas even better. So, we try to connect experts with our PF innovators every chance we get. In our WEBISODE this week, a top architect gives feedback to 3 ideas — green urban rooftops, hemp-based building materials and large-scale passive solar. Bill Worthen, the National Director and Resource Architect…

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Ancient Redwoods’ Message About Climate Change 8:24

13+ y ago8:24

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Would you climb a 300 foot tree to measure climate change? This week our WEBISODE focuses on some pretty daring work done by a research team from Humboldt State University led by Steve Sillet. The folks at KQED/Quest uploaded a video showing how Steve and his team climb Redwood giants to measure (literally measure, like, with really long measuring …

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Could Palm Oil Biofuels Work? 9:23

13+ y ago9:23

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This WEBISODE focuses on Dom Bosco Catholic University’s biochemistry laboratory in Campo Grande, Brazil. Dom Bosco is experimenting with a plant called bocaiúva, a native palm which could yield a new source of renewable energy.Por Planet Forward

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Is Your City HOT? The Benefits of Storm Water Management 8:47

13+ y ago8:47

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This week, our WEBISODE focuses on “GreenStreets,” a project from Drexel University Professor and NSF funded scientist, Franco Montalto. Greenstreets are vegetated spaces in cities that help: -Manage Storm Water -Mitigate Air Pollution -Reduce Urban Heat Island EffectPor Planet Forward

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Energy Secretary Bill Nye? 8:08

13+ y ago8:08

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Planet Forward met up with Bill Nye at the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards last week. See what the first item on his #EnergyToDo list is. Tell us yours on twitter. (@Planet_Forward, #EnergyToDo)Por Planet Forward

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Hertz’s EVs Charge Up Car Sharing 1:31

13+ y ago1:31

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Who knew lessons from preschool could apply to smart communities and our energy solution?! Check out this new initiative in Washington DC that takes the concept of sharing to a whole new level. Would you ditch your ride for one of these shared EVs?PLUS: Watch out for these Rebels! See how Ole Miss is doing on itsbike share program AND: You may be b…

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Top AIA Architect Talks about LEED Certification and Rebuilding after Disaster 3:47

13+ y ago3:47

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Can your community turn tragedy into opportunity? Bill Worthen, American Institute of Architects’ National Director and Resource Architect for Sustainability, sits down with us via skype to talk about LEED certification and how disaster can provide opportunity to build back better.Por Planet Forward

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April 2011 PBS Special Highlights 2:49

13+ y ago2:49

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Planet Forward’s television special, “The Energy of Innovation,” or what some are calling “Innovation Idol” features some of the best ideas submitted to PlanetForward.org on our energy future. Hundreds submitted. Thousands voted. Two will win.Por Planet Forward

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Raise the Roof! 4:18

13+ y ago4:18

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In this week’s webisode, we bring you an idea from the National Science Foundation about the benefits of green roofs. Also hear from a Planet Forward member who shows us her small business of painting roofs white for an environmental benefit.Por Planet Forward

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Water Water Everywhere 2:57

13+ y ago2:57

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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner may hit a little too close to home for the citizens of Mauritius. In this week’s webisode, take a trip to the small island with the help of Planet Forward member Matt Gray and learn about one way the smart community is trying to fix their water management problem.Por Planet Forward

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Introducing: Smart Communities 2:02

13+ y ago2:02

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Do you know of a community that is preparing for climate change? Planet Forward host Frank Sesno introduces our new topic and asks you to share your story!Por Planet Forward

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Site Navigation: For more ideas, turn left 1:05

13+ y ago1:05

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Introducing the All Topics Page! It’s your source for finding ideas in all categories on Planet Forward. Susanna Murley, your Planet Forward web manager shows you how to use it! Have fun exploring!Por Planet Forward

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Extra! Extra! Planet Forward’s New Feature 1:10

13+ y ago1:10

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Have you heard the news? Planet Forward’s News Desk allows you to share stories in a different way! Web manager Susanna Murley shows you how…Por Planet Forward

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Vote for Your Favorite Innovator 1:17

13+ y ago1:17

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If you saw our ;PBS special , then you know who our studio audience chose to be one of the Planet Forward Innovators of the Year. Not it’s your turn toPor Planet Forward

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Planet Forward PBS Special Tease 1:41

13+ y ago1:41

1:41

Gas prices. Nuclear worries. Oil spills.Are there any new energy innovations out there to help us kick our petroleum habit? The answer might lie in a microscopic single-cell plant, a landfill or an iconic building.For the last few months, YOU have shared your innovations to help improve how we use or generate energy.We narrowed down a pool of hundr…

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Students Reflect on their Planet Forward Experience 1:18

13+ y ago1:18

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Planet Forward caught up with students from Caldwell College, Columbia University, George Washington University, and University ;of Arkansas at Fayetteville, top vote getters in Planet Forward’s online competition! These students reflect on their experiences with Planet Forward and share what it feels like to be on national television!…

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Backstage with Frank Sesno 1:23

13+ y ago1:23

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Just over a week until Planet Forward’s April PBS Special airs. Check your local listings to see when you should tune in! This week, we introduce you to your Planet Forward host, Frank Sesno as he explains his vision for the Planet Forward project and what impact the Innovator of the Year can have!Por Planet Forward

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Meet the Panelists 1:41

13+ y ago1:41

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Our April PBS special is right around the corner! Meet the panelists and check your local listings to see when the special is airing in your area. You don’t want to miss Andrew Revkin, New York Times Environment Reporter and Dot.earth blogger, Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, and Thomas Connelly, Chief Innovation Officer of DuPont weigh in o…

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Get SET for Planet Forward's PBS Special 1:04

13+ y ago1:04

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Behind the scenes of Planet Forward’s April PBS Special, hear from the program’s director and watch our set be built before your very eyes! Tune in April 8th 2011 to see the program. Check your local listings for times.Por Planet Forward

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Meet Some of the Finalists 2:07

13+ y ago2:07

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Who will be our two Innovators of the Year? At Planet Forward’s April 2011 PBS special, you’ll learn who the live studio audience chose, and then you’ll have a chance to vote on who will be our Online Innovator of the Year! Meet some of the finalists and start to make your picks!Por Planet Forward

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Top Online Vote Getters – Who Did YOU Choose? 2:28

13+ y ago2:28

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Your viability ratings helped us select 22 nominees, then your votes determined the Top Three Online Vote Getters. These three pieces were chosen by you to be on our April PBS prime time special. Check them out and learn what you can do to help us make the show! Be sure to comment on our ;nomineesPor Planet Forward

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Lightworks: Cyanobacteria 3:51

13+ y ago3:51

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Arizona State University is a cutting edge research institution. Lightworks is a ground breaking initiative focusing on harnessing the sun and transforming it into energy.Por Planet Forward

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The Phantom of the Outlet 4:57

14y ago4:57

4:57

Students at the University of Nebraska are developing technology to combat vampire energy and we want to know if you think it’s a good idea. What are your thoughts on these smart houses?Por Planet Forward

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President Obama calls for Electric Vehicles and Clean Energy in his State of the Union Address 3:33

14y ago3:33

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During his State of the Union address, President Obama set a new goal: by 2035, 80 percent of America’s electricity will come from clean energy sources. The President is looking for innovations and investment in renewables, clean coal, nuclear and natural gas.Por Planet Forward

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New Technology Updates Public Transportation 2:32

14y ago2:32

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Erin Parsons and Lexi Combs, Planet Forward members and students at Ole Miss, share an innovation that is making bussing around Mississippi the hot new trend.Por Planet Forward

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Solar Artist Sculpts with Renewables 3:09

14y ago3:09

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Environmental artist Rein Triefeldt calls on more than just stone to make his sculptures. In this week’s webisode, we look at his innovative way of making solar beautiful. Sorry Garden Gnome, these front lawn ornaments aren’t just pretty decoration, they produce energy too.Por Planet Forward

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The Rink of Fire 2:14

14y ago2:14

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The Rockville Maryland Ice Arena is powering almost a third of its energy use from the sun. In this week’s webisode, Planet Forward features a video that explains how.Por Planet Forward

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What to expect out of Cancun? 4:51

14y ago4:51

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As the climate negotiations come to a close in Cancun, we ask environmental reporter Kate Sheppard of Mother Jones what can we expect in the way of an agreement?Por Planet Forward

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Will the US Go Rogue if Cancun’s Climate Talks Fail? 7:37

14y ago7:37

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The climate talks have begun in Cancun. How will things fair in comparison to Copenhagen last year? Planet Forward host Frank Sesno chats via skype with environmental reporter Kate Sheppard of Mother Jones to get the latest.Por Planet Forward

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Frack to the Future: Natural Gas as a Gateway to Renewables 7:00

14y ago7:00

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In this week's webisode, Planet Forward host Frank Sesno interviews Haynesville Director Gregory Kallenberg about his natural gas film and where gas fits in our energy future.Por Planet Forward

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Lease the Power of the Sun 4:16

14y ago4:16

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Last month Planet Forward test drove Nissan’s Leaf…this month, we show you one way you may be able to afford solar panels with zero upfront costs. Check out our piece on PBS’s Nightly Business Report and let us know what you think of Planet Forward member Danny Kennedy’s business model.Por Planet Forward

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