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Larry Dignan
Larry Dignan
Editor-in-Chief
Larry Dignan is editor-in-chief of SmartPlanet and ZDNet. He is also editorial director of TechRepublic. Previously, he was an editor at eWeek, Baseline and CNET News. He has written for WallStreetWeek.com, Inter@ctive Week, New York Times and Financial Planning. He holds degrees from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and the University of Delaware. He is based in New York but resides in Pennsylvania.
Larry Dignan
Andrew Nusca
Andrew Nusca
Editor
Andrew Nusca is editor of SmartPlanet and an associate editor for ZDNet. Previously, he worked at Money, Men's Vogue and Popular Mechanics magazines. He holds degrees from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and New York University. He based in New York but resides in Philadelphia.
Andrew Nusca
Archive: 06-2011
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San Francisco named ‘greenest’ city in U.S.; Vancouver tops in Canada
San Francisco tops the nation in sustainability credentials, with Vancouver and New York close behind, according to a new “Green City Index.”
June 30, 2011, 12:30 PM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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Microsoft discontinues Hohm; slow adoption to blame
Microsoft said Thursday that it will discontinue its Hohm energy management service on May 31, 2012 because of “slow overall market adoption.”
June 30, 2011, 11:32 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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What we’re reading: the future of mobile devices
What we’re reading: future of mobile devices; temporary restaurant design; pruny fingers and evolution; safety and the modern car; autonomous vehicles.
June 29, 2011, 1:36 PM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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IBM signs smart grid deals in Brazil, Korea
IBM signed deals with utility companies in Brazil and Korea to help them plan for eventual deployments of smart grid technology.
June 29, 2011, 12:41 PM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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Top 10 most climate-resilient cities
Researcher Boyd Cohen ranks the top 10 most resilient cities in the world, based on mitigation efforts, adaptation schemes and more. Plus, the top 10 cities in the U.S.
June 29, 2011, 11:12 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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What we’re reading: the real price of gasoline
What we’re reading: the real price of gasoline; stretchable electronics; Intel energy software; sustainable datacenters; Rust Belt reuse.
June 28, 2011, 12:36 PM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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GM, Westport sign pact to develop natural gas engine tech
Automaker General Motors and clean-engine specialist Westport Innovations will partner to develop advanced natural gas engine technology.
June 28, 2011, 10:51 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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Johnson Controls revamps Ohio plant for start-stop battery tech
Johnson Controls will spend $138.5 million to revamp a battery plant in Ohio to support “start-stop” batteries for efficient gas-powered vehicles.
June 28, 2011, 10:09 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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Virginia utility to convert three coal plants to biomass
Dominion Virginia Power seeks to convert three coal-powered power stations in the state to use renewable biomass instead.
June 28, 2011, 9:22 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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GE, NRG, ConocoPhillips invest in Israeli wastewater startup
Energy Technology Ventures will invest in Emefcy, an Israeli company that specializes in generating electricity from wastewater treatment.
June 28, 2011, 8:49 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca