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Category Archives: Conservation
Rare Metal Availability: Challenges for Solar
Many of the most promising renewable energy technologies rely on rare and hard to manufacture metals. As society ramps up use of renewables such as … Read more »
What’s your water footprint?
A new book out called “Your Water Footprint” by environmental reporter Stephen Leahy, takes a deeper look at our extensive use of water in production of … Read more »
Locals Lead Way to Low-Carbon
A must read for those interested in the post-carbon transition. The report called, “Local Communities Leading the Way to a Low-Carbon Society”, investigates a growing … Read more »
Carbon Fiber EV Walmart Truck
Walmart has introduced a new efficient tractor trailer that can save fuel and increase payload. The truck is powered by an electric motor driven and … Read more »
A Vertical Forest : Milan
As one of the most polluted city’s in Italy, Milan is now building the world’s first vertical forest. The twin towers will boast 400 residential … Read more »
Best Ways to Harness Nature’s Power!
SEE THE FULL ARTICLE HERE > 10. Using Train Vibrations to capture Energy 9. Generator Powered By Human Urine 8. Self-Filling Water Bottle 7. Wave … Read more »
Some Bright Ideas from IEA
• Track your spending. Calculate your monthly power and fuel bills to track your energy costs. Then use the following ideas to become energy savvy … Read more »
Compressed Air Energy Storage
LightSail Gets $37.5M From Thiel, Khosla, and Gates for Compressed Air Grid-Scale Storage http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/LightSail-Gets-37.5M-from-Thiel-Khosla-and-Gates-for-Compressed-Air-Grid
TED Talk: The True Cost of oil.
What does environmental devastation actually look like? At TEDxVictoria, photographer Garth Lenz shares shocking photos of the Alberta Tar Sands mining project — and the … Read more »
Rent Your Car!
A great idea! Earn money by renting your car! So cool: • Earn up to $1,000/month sharing your vehicle • Insurance is included with every … Read more »