Tuesday, July 29th, 2008
Wind Power Superhighway for West Texas
Texas likes to do everything big, including wind farms and investing in clean energy. The states has been given the thumbs up for a $4.9 billion plan to set up transmission lines to carry the wind power generated in West Texas to surrounding urban areas.
When Good Science Goes Bad: 3 Ideas that Went Really Wrong
The history of scientific discovery is full of missteps. Sometimes iffy ideas lead to stronger theories. Other times, a good idea becomes a bad idea. And still others seem like they were always bad ideas.
What to Do if You Encounter a Bear
“Run for your life” may seem like common sense if a grizzly approaches you, but such action is highly unlikely to foil an attack.
A Modest Eco-Friendly Stimulus Proposal: Cash For Clunkers
Princeton economist Alan Blinder proposes that ‘Cash for Clunkers’ programs under which the government buys up some of the oldest, most polluting vehicles and scraps them, should be expanded nationwide.
The Physics-Defying Promise of Endless Cheap Energy
An entrepreneur with $60 million in venture funding says he’s found an endless source of cheap energy. Trouble is, it violates the laws of quantum physics.
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Monday, July 14th, 2008
Offshore Wind Farm Locations Found Via Satellite
Using a NASA satellite that indirectly measures stresses on the ocean’s surface, researchers highlight areas of the ocean that have a high amount of wind energy that could be harnessed using floating wind farms.
Argentina Will Produce Massive Wind Power Turbines
Argentina will produce massive wind power turbines. This country of South America is using some of the biggest generators with de Eolis-15, that has 1,5 megawatts of power and almost 80 meters tall.
Schwarzenegger Slams Bush for Not Believing Global Warming
In an interview this morning with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, Schwarzenegger laments that the Bush administration “did not believe in global warming.” He adds that even if officials had done something on Friday, he would have thought it “bogus anyway…because you don’t really have an effect by doing something six months before you leave office“
Geothermal Energy Will Help Power Anaheim, CA within 1 year
After six years of research, Raser Technologies will deliver geothermal energy to the city of Anaheim, California. The geothermal generator, which is located in Beaver County, Utah, will produce 10 megawatts of energy (enough to power 9,000 homes). It should be completed in about 12 months.
Honolulu to Air Condition Buildings with Seawater
A new green project called Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning (HSWAC) proposes to cool down buildings with seawater, rather than fossil fuel-based air conditioning units, and it is getting some serious green to back it.
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Monday, June 9th, 2008
Wind Power Marvel in Dubai
This self-sufficient, sun and wind powered design is making headlines once again as the Italian-Israeli architect has just unveiled the latest design for his twirling tower, and construction is set to begin this month!
Actual Footage/Documentary on the “Pacific Garbage Patch”
For years we’ve been reading about a patch of garbage the size of Texas floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, ingeniously dubbed the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.For all the breathless accounts of the mess and its impact on the area’s sealife, however, no one seemed to have a picture of the buildup. Until now.
USDA: Ethanol Accounts for Only 3% of Increased Cost of Food
Diggers who buy the “they’re turning food into fuel!” myth should take note: the number one reason for the rising cost of food is oil prices. Who perpetuates the food/fuel myth? The Oil Lobby.
5 Homemade Chemical Free Bug Repellents That Work
Not only can insects be a nuisance in your garden, but they can ruin a perfect picnic or hike. Here are a few totally green, home remedy suggestions to repel insects without using toxic chemicals.
CleanTech Biofuels to Turn Dirty Diapers Into Ethanol
CleanTech Biofuels is serious about turning garbage into fuel and sincerely hopes you’ll ignore the fact that your car’s fuel tank could be carrying what’s left of little Timmy’s soiled nappies.The company is investigating suitable sites for commercial garbage-to-ethanol facilities.
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Saturday, March 8th, 2008
Tips On How To Choose the Right Recycled Paper
When you go to the store and stand in front of the many reams or packages of paper, it’s hard to know what to buy.
Solar Collecting Roads Heat Buildings in Denmark
Solar is a highly efficient for heating water. Combining it with underground storage, and a year-round system can be created where the system can cover heating requirements in the winter and cooling in the summer.
10 Most Beautiful Bridges in the World
Bridges are stylish: from classical to modern, they are as much a work of art as they are marvels of engineering. To celebrate the wonders of “classic” bridges, here are Neatorama’s picks for the Top 10 Most Beautiful Bridges in the World.
NBC11 First TV Station In U.S. To Be Powered By Wind
As of Friday, March 7, 2008, NBC11 has become the first television in the U.S. to be powered by wind. The station has offset its electricity with 100 percent certified energy certificates, according to station officials.
When To Use An Ultraviolet System To Purify Your Drinking Water
Ultraviolet (UV) light water filtration and purification has been used for well over one hundred years to make drinking water safe. Today it is used by some of the largest cities in the world to purify their municipal drinking water supplies. These cities include New York, Rotterdam, Seattle, and many others in Europe, Asia, and North America.
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