May 9th, 2008 · Wanda Zoeller, the youngest of six children, was so poor growing up that her family had to keep borrowing a light bulb from one room to light another. Zoeller says her mother, who was the most important person in her life, made sure they didn't feel poor.
Dec 31st, 2007 · The brightly lit crystal ball that descends in New York's Times Square in the moments before the New Year goes green just in time for its 100th anniversary. The famous New Year's Eve ball will have its lights replaced with more than 9,000 energy efficient bulbs.
Dec 19th, 2007 · President Bush is set to sign into law a new energy bill that includes the first hike in fuel efficiency rules in 32 years. The bill passed by wide margins in the House and Senate. In addition to requiring auto manufacturers to make cars that run an average of 35 miles to the gallon -- up from the current 25 the bill also orders an increase in the use of bio-fuels. And, it phases out sales of old fashioned, incandescent light bulbs.
Dec 14th, 2007 · One provision of the Energy Bill passed by the Senate last night essentially marks the beginning of the end for the old-fashioned light bulb, with provisions that would encourage use of alternatives that use much less energy.
Jul 31st, 2007 · For many listeners, summer food is epitomized by fruits of the vine, tree, bush and stalk. They share stories about grandmothers and "blueberry slump," gardens and "Texas caviar," and a bittersweet tale of tomatoes, champagne and a light bulb.
May 18th, 2007 · Thinking of trading in your regular light bulbs for some of those curly compact fluorescent ones? They save energy, and they don't buzz and flicker like old-school fluorescents. A lighting expert talks about CFLs and LEDs and whether they are better for the environment.
Apr 23rd, 2007 · Environmental groups are trying to get people to buy fluorescent bulbs because they save energy and they're better for the environment. But some homeowners take a dim view of the way fluorescent bulbs look.
Mar 26th, 2007 · A new CD features a unique musical combination from Ghana: drums, singing, bells and squeeze-bulb horns. The band members are taxi and truck drivers, and their music, por por, is named after the sound their horns make.