Alternative Energy
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Really Natural August 2010 Monthly Round Up
Really Natural &bull Sep 1, 2010
Alternative Energy Whiskey By-Products Could Power Cars in Scotland Schoolhouse Rock Parody: The Energy Bill and the Oil Spill Beauty Really Natural Books: No More Dirty Looks - The Truth About Your Beauty Products Business Canada Lists BPA as Toxin... Full Story »
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Topics:
- Alternative Energy
- Energy
- Oil
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Voltaic Systems Launches Slick Stand-Alone Solar Chargers
TreeHugger &bull Aug 26, 2010We usually hear about new solar-charging bags from Voltaic Systems, known for its very high quality backpacks, laptop cases and messenger bags. However, the company is bringing us something new -- stand-alone chargers. They have three new models available, each… Full Story »
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Ohio Launches Its Largest Solar Farm
Healthy and Green Living &bull Aug 25, 2010
Hello, I saw this on Care2 and thought you'd like it as well. The solar farm is owned by PSEG Solar Source. They have been in business for decades, and today employ about 10,000 people. Diana Drysdale, from PSEG said,… Full Story »
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Researchers Use Urea to Create Low-Cost Fuel Cells
Inhabitat &bull Aug 23, 2010
Researchers at Heriot-Watt University in the United Kingdom have figured out how to use urea as a fuel for low-cost fuel cells. Fuel cells are a great form of alternative energy for all kinds of things - cars, submarines, remote… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Alternative Energy
- Fuel
- Nature
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Government invests millions in alternative energy projects
Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary &bull Aug 20, 2010
Feds fund high-risk, high-reward projects in hopes of curbing nation's dependence on oil. Full Story »
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Topics:
- Alternative Energy
- Oil
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Ireland Can Generate Three Times its Renewable Energy Needs
Inhabitat &bull Aug 19, 2010
According to a new book, Ireland has the potential to produce three times the country's energy needs using renewable resources. The book, Green & Gold - Ireland a Clean Energy World Leader? by Alternative Energy Resources CEO John Travers, states… Full Story »
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Illinois Mandates Utilities to Buy More Solar Power
TreeHugger &bull Aug 18, 2010Read on for more details. Both Laws Take Effect in January 2011 The requirement for utilities will progressively ramp up, from 0.5% of total power supply by June 2012, to 1.5% the following year, to 3% by June 2014, then… Full Story »
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Author Gwynne Dyer Writes, Warns About the Coming Climate Wars (Interview)
Planet Green Work & Connect &bull Aug 18, 2010
It's not that freelance journalist and specialist on international affairs and geopolitics Gwynne Dyer doesn't want you to recycle. It's just that he's got his eyes on the bigger prize. Climate Wars: The Fight for Survival as the World Overheats has been called "a truly important and timely book," but I'd go further. I'll say this may be the most important book you'll read this year. Planet Green: Just as it seems Americans are finally catching on about greener living, more and more folks like yourself are warning that CFL bulbs, recycled toilet paper, and bringing your own bag to… Full Story »
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OPEC Needs Low Oil Prices Because it Keeps Alternative Energy Down
TreeHugger &bull Aug 17, 2010Low Enough to Keep Competition Away The Atlantic has a good piece about OPEC, everybody's least-favorite cartel. It shows pretty clearly why OPEC is probably the most effective enemy of renewable energy. The way they do it is by going… Full Story »
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Aug 17, 24 v Windmill
The Small Farm Sustainable Living Blog &bull Aug 17, 2010Hi how is everyone. I have a problem. I built a 24v wind mill but I am getting just about 7amps out of the mill and this mill is a 8ft 700 watts max mill. Would the feed wire from… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Alternative Energy
- Windmill
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World's First Grid Scale Flywheel Energy Plant Opening Soon!
Inhabitat &bull Aug 11, 2010
While it doesn't get nearly as much attention as alternative energy sources like solar or wind power, flywheel storage technology is definitely worth looking into. A kinetic energy-based technology that stems from the same elementary movement that potters and spinners have… Full Story »
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Where the oil industry meets alternative energy
Marketplace: Sustainability &bull Aug 11, 2010
Make your home more energy efficient Host Tess Vigeland and Marketplace Sustainability reporter Adriene Hill discuss methods you can use today to help reduce energy use and those hefty electric bills. U.S. wind power slumps on low demand Groundbreaking is… Full Story »
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Green weekender: From conscientious carnivoring to colony collapse
green LA girl &bull Aug 10, 2010
Are you an ethical omnivore? Then you may be especially interested in Conscientious Carnivore, a panel featuring three farmers who raise animals humanely - and chefs who cook up these ethically-sourced meats. This FREE event happens Thurs., Aug. 12, from… Full Story »
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Green Party Joins Alvin Greene in the Race to Unseat Sen. Jim DeMint
Planet Green &bull Aug 10, 2010
The Senate race in South Carolina this year has befuddled just about anyone paying attention: a 33 year-old man whose name and political record are familiar to no one, even in his hometown, a veteran with no campaign funds and… Full Story »
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Mammalampa Lamps: Naturally Poetic Lighting from Latvia
TreeHugger &bull Aug 6, 2010Latvia may be a little off the beaten track in terms of tourist destinations, but it's evident that its newfound psyche has a bit of old-world charm merging with a modern muscularity. Case in point: take a look at these… Full Story »
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Celebrate Local Food During National Farmers' Market Week
TreeHugger &bull Aug 6, 2010This is National Farmers' Market week in the U.S. and it's the perfect time to get acquainted with your local market if you haven't already. If you are a market regular, take a friend who's never been before. Buy a vegetable you've never tried and be adventuresome. Have a chat with… Full Story »
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Weekend Without Oil To Help Teens Reduce Consumption
TreeHugger &bull Aug 5, 2010We've been focused on educating people about reducing their oil consumption (see our Minus Oil series), so when we heard from DoSomething about their Weekend Without Oil it was as if the idea had been plucked straight from our heads. With a goal of getting teens to reduce their oil consumption, the Weekend Without Oil will be held August 21 & 22nd, so mark your… Full Story »
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Transformer Furniture Is A "Cluster Of Multifunctional Modular Forms"
TreeHugger &bull Aug 5, 2010Transformer furniture, that serves different functions and fits in smaller spaces, has been a feature on TreeHugger. But we have never shown a transformer with as many tricks as UK Designer James Howlett's Restyle; he claims that there are 40… Full Story »
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Key West, Florida Confirms 24 Cases of Dengue Fever
TreeHugger &bull Aug 5, 2010According to new statistics by the Florida Department of Health (via CNN) Key West has seen 24 cases of dengue fever through mid-July that have been confirmed to have been contracted locally. That compares to an additional 49 cases in… Full Story »
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The 'Static Kill' of BP's Oil Well Appears to be Working (So Far)
TreeHugger &bull Aug 4, 2010Important Milestone BP has started the 'static kill' procedure on Macondo oil well on Tuesday afternoon, a day later than originally hoped because 2 minor leaks were found on valves on the new cap. After the valves were fixed, heavy drilling mud was pumped into the well for 8 hours until the pressure reached equilibrium. Since then, engineers have been monitoring the… Full Story »
