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Can Nuclear Energy Be Green? Thorium And Traveling Wave Reactors Give It A Shot

Uncategorized / March 22, 2011 / Leave a Comment

The recent events in Japan have sparked renewed debate over the risks of nuclear energy. Nuclear energy advocates defend uranium as a sustainable source of energy that is relatively safe, that is until something goes wrong. Opponents have long maintained the health and environmental risks associated with uranium mining and nuclear waste alongside the threat …

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World’s First Hybrid Solar Energy Plant Powers Florida Homes

Uncategorized / March 10, 2011 / 9 Comments

The newest hybrid model isn’t a car, but the world’s first hybrid solar energy plant that went on the grid last week in Martin County Florida. The Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center is Florida Power and Light’s (FPL) latest innovation to launch Florida as the clean energy state. Working in conjunction with an existing …

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Princeton’s Ivy Halls To Be Powered By Solar Energy

Uncategorized / February 4, 2011 / 6 Comments

Princeton University will soon be home to the largest solar field on a U.S. college campus. Scheduled for completion by summer 2012, the 5.3 megawatt system will be comprised of 16,500 photovoltaic solar panels, estimated to generate 5.5 % of electrical power to reduce campus energy costs by 8 %. The solar field will cover …

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Reduce Your Household Water Use Efficiently

Household & Building, Indoor Plants, Rain Water Harvesting / May 14, 2010 / 12 Comments

Reducing household water usage has big-time benefits for both homeowners and for the environment: reducing strain on local water resources, cutting demand on wastewater treatment facilities, and lowering both water and sewage utility bills, to name a few. Although this is by no means an exhaustive list, we’ve put together a collection of water-saving tips …

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Efficient Wall Design: Building In Energy Savings

Architecture, Household & Building / March 29, 2010 / 1 Comment

A wall is one of the most deceptively complex elements of a home. A smart wall system utilizing efficiently designed and produced components will not only reduce energy consumption, it will make living in a home more pleasant. And it will be durable enough to help avoid the hassle of frequent or costly repairs. Read …

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TED 5000 Household Power Meter – Improve Home Energy Efficiency

Uncategorized / February 5, 2010 / 12 Comments

It’s no secret that cutting your household energy consumption is a great way to reduce your environmental footprint. It’s also a great way to save money on your utility bills. But to pinpoint the best places to reduce power use, you need to know exactly where your power is going – no small task considering …

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2010 Prius To Use Solar Power

Uncategorized / November 16, 2008 / 3 Comments

“Prius,” in Latin, means roughly “to go before.” Since its first appearance in 1997, Toyota’s iconic hybrid has lived up to its name, with more than 1.5 million sold world wide. Revamped in 2003 with Toyota’s hybrid synergy drive, the Prius is now entering its third generation with the 2010 model to be available later …

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Efficient: HP Reduces Laptop Packaging By 97%

Uncategorized / September 8, 2008 / 4 Comments

Recently, HP announced that its DV6929 laptop will be packaged in messenger bags made with 100% recycled materials. This will reduce the amount of packaging by 97% — almost all the Styrofoam and cardboard conventionally for packaging will be eliminated.

German Parliment To Use 100% Renewable Power

Uncategorized / March 25, 2008 / 2 Comments

The German Reichstag is expected to become the greenest parliament building in the world, thanks to a decision to rely solely on renewable energy. From late summer the building is due to swap to green power sources such as water, wind and solar energy, replacing the conventional power that it has largely relied upon until …

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Wind Turbines On Galapagos Islands Reduce Diesel By 50%

Uncategorized / February 24, 2008 / 5 Comments

Three huge wind turbines have been installed on the Galapagos Islands. They will generate a total of 2.4 megawatts for the 30,000 residents of the Galapagos archipelago’s five inhabited islands. The system will meet 60 to 80 percent of electrical demand during the windy months of October, November and December. The turbines will halve the …

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Google Wants To Make Clean Energy Cheaper Than Coal

Uncategorized / November 27, 2007 / Leave a Comment

eSolar is one of the early-stage companies Google is working with. Google has announced a plan to develop sources of renewable energy that will be cheaper than coal. The new initiative, RE<C, (renewable energy is cheaper than coal) will begin by focusing on solar power technology, and will also encompass geothermal energy production. According to …

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The Hague To Warm 4,000 Houses With Geothermal

Uncategorized / July 5, 2007 / Leave a Comment

The Dutch city of The Hague on Wednesday announced plans to use geothermal heating — water from a hot well deep underground — to warm 4,000 households and several industrial buildings, as part of a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Although the idea of using underground warmth to heat homes is not new, the …

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Green Roofs – Efficient Design Starts At The Top

Architecture, Household & Building, Live Plants, Rain Water Harvesting / February 15, 2010 / 2 Comments

Green roofs have seen a surge in popularity recently as sustainable building designs become more mainstream. Soil and plantings on a building’s rooftop can help manage water runoff, improve air quality, and reduce energy use by moderating indoor temperatures. They can also prolong the life of a building’s roof by protecting it from the wear …

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The Best Batteries for Small Boats and Kayaks: Deep Cycle 12V LiFePO4

Electronics / March 10, 2023 / Leave a Comment

These deep cycle 12V LiFePO4 (or LFP) batteries are the best batteries you can buy to run small boats and watercraft like kayaks:

Efficient — Foot Pedal Faucet Controllers

Uncategorized / April 2, 2020 / 17 Comments

Foot pedal faucet controllers allow you to control a faucet hands-free. These devices are efficient and hygienic — they are commonly found in commercial kitchens and hospitals. I’m not sure why we don’t see them in more homes. You can reduce water use by 50% using pedal controllers, and if it’s hot water, you’ll be …

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Efficient Home Heating With Pellet Stoves

Uncategorized / November 11, 2011 / Leave a Comment

The newest generation of home heating stoves, which burn fuel pellets instead of firewood, can be a great choice for fending off winter’s chilly temperatures. Pellet stoves are available in a wide range of styles and designs, and they can provide an extremely fuel-efficient source of heat.

Stunning Vertical Forest Skyscraper By Stefano Boeri’s

Architecture, Live Plants / September 18, 2011 / 2 Comments

Urban living requires efficient use of space, but it can be a very environmentally-friendly lifestyle: city residents generally live in small homes with access to walkable neighborhoods and public transportation. One common downside is a lack of green space, but architect Stefano Boeri aims to change all that with his “Bosco Verticale” concept. Italian for …

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Lighting Costs Cut By 90% Using Intelligent LEDs

Household & Building / September 13, 2011 / Leave a Comment

A company called Digital Lumens has introduced product that networks LED lights together to form an “intelligent” lighting system. The system can turn on lights if people are present in a room, and adjust brightness levels over the course of a day. Overall, the system can cut lighting costs by 90% for commercial sites like warehouses. …

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NASA Sustainability Base Showcases High-Tech, Eco Friendly Design

Architecture / June 3, 2011 / 2 Comments

NASA’s space expertise means it’s virtually unmatched when it comes to creating efficient and sustainable environments for humans to live and work, and the innovative new office facility at their Ames Research Center near San Francisco is a showcase of intelligent and environmentally friendly design. Designed by William McDonough + Partners, the Sustainability Base draws …

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3 Reasons Light Rail is an Efficient Transportation Option for U.S. Cities

Uncategorized / January 1, 2011 / 6 Comments

Light rail is a type of electric railway that runs on right-of-way railroad tracks or on tracks in city streets. Using their own lanes and able to go anywhere, light rail cars mix well in urban settings by not getting caught up in traffic congestion. Though the United States operates the largest and most efficient …

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