These plants are Neoregelia Bromeliads. In the wild, they grow in the trees of South American rainforests. Indoors, they make fine house plants.
The Resurrection Plant: It Springs Back To Life After Months Of Sleeping
The Rose of Jericho is also known as the resurrection plant (Selaginella Lepidophylla).
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The Fastest And Easiest-To-Grow Microgreens
These are the easiest microgreens to germinate and sprout:
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Efficient Planes Good For Business; Gas Guzzlers Get Left Behind
The airline industry is one of the nation’s biggest consumers of fuel – no surprise there – but new aircraft technology has dramatically improved planes’ fuel efficiency. Besides drastically cutting carbon emissions, more efficient jetliners have proven critical for airlines’ financial bottom lines, and companies clinging to outdated technology are paying the price, as evidenced by this week’s American Airlines …
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Wind Lens Turbines Will Provide More, Cheaper Energy
Wind turbines are one of the most promising sources of large-scale renewable power. Wind power doesn’t produce any pollutants, and unlike water or fuel resources, wind is literally an endless source of energy. However, wind farms do require a substantial amount of space, which is why a much more efficient design like the “Wind Lens” could make wind energy cheaper …
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Energy Efficient Upgrades That Pay For Themselves
Home improvement can pay for itself, and even put cash back in your pocket – if you’re putting your money in the right places. Renovations that increase your home’s energy efficiency aren’t just nice for the environment, they can be economical as well. The folks at One Block Off The Grid offer a great guide to help you sort out …
Efficient Home Heating With Pellet Stoves
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.
Can An “Earthscraper” Provide Efficient Urban Living?
Mexico City is a sprawling city with nearly 9 million residents, and some of the most densely populated neighborhoods in the world. So how could developers possibly squeeze a 65-story structure into the middle of the city’s historic district? Instead of building upwards, a newly proposed design calls for building down into the ground, creating the world’s first “earthscraper”.
Electric Vehicles – Looking Back, Looking Forward At The Smithsonian
Bet you didn’t know that an electric car was the nation’s best-selling vehicle back in ’04. 1904, that is. If you think the late 1990’s were the dawn of this technology, think again – electric vehicles have been around for over a century. A new display at the Smithsonian Museum of American History, part of their “America On The Move” …
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Gas-Free Commuting: Efficient And Amazingly Economical
Automobiles are a major source of pollution (no surprise there). Cars also play a big role in our reliance on petroleum, which has its own environmental and socio-political baggage. So reducing your time behind the wheel may be the socially responsible thing to do, but it literally has a more direct payoff too – namely, saving you a stunning amount …
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Stunning Vertical Forest Skyscraper By Stefano Boeri’s
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 “vertical forest”, his project was …
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NASA Sustainability Base Showcases High-Tech, Eco Friendly Design
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 on the latest in green …
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Renault’s Solar Roofs Will Power The Equivalent of 15,000 Homes
Massive rooftop solar arrays seem to be popping up at an accelerating rate, thanks in part to cheaper, more efficient solar panel technologies and financial incentives in the form of rebates and stabilized energy costs. Renault’s solar energy system at its French production facilities will dwarf most of the competition when it goes online next year.
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Wind Turbines May Offer Green Energy In NYC
At a glance, New York City might not seem like a particularly “green” town, given all its traffic and densely built-up neighborhoods. But on a per-capita basis, it consistently ranks as one of the most eco-friendly cities, thanks in large part to its unparalleled mass transit system and the small size of most homes and apartments. And the city may …
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Scandanavia’s Largest Hotel: Stunning Architecture, Eco-Friendly Design
Denmark’s newly opened Bella Sky Comwell Hotel is the largest hotel in Scandanavia, but its size is outshined by its unique, environmentally friendly design and architecture. Located in Copenhagen’s leafy Ørestaden district, the hotel creates a striking impression both inside and out.
Hyundai Sending Fuel-Efficient Hydrogen Vehicles To Northern Europe
Fuel efficient hydrogen-powered Hyundai vehicles will soon be cruising Scandanavian streets, thanks to a pilot program which aims to introduce them to the European market. Government employees in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Iceland will operate the test fleets of the FCEVs (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles) under the program announced this week.
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New Light Bulb Efficiency Guidelines
There has been much discussion in the media lately (including a fair amount of misinformation) regarding the phase-out of traditional incandescent light bulbs in the United States. Read on to separate the reality from the hype, and to learn more about efficient lighting technologies that will save energy and cut your power bills.
