Photo via the New Republic It's a widely held notion that politicians have long been in the pocket of Big Oil. And there's good reason for that perception: oil companies' huge campaign donations, vast lobbying power, and close ties to politicians have ensured that their taxes remain low , that hidden subsidies are around to provide extra funding, and that they receive preferential treatment in US energy policy. But there could be a new, ... View original post here: The Next Big Oil: Big Smart Grid?
So there really isn't anything that deep to this image. It's just a (more or less) life-sized blue whale eye. And on the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society site you can educate yourself/be mesmerized/ waste some time for a while staring at it while the entire life-sized animal scrolls across your browser window. Believe me, it's way cooler than you might think:... Read more from the original source: Ever See a Blue Whale Life-Sized on Your Computer? Now You Can
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Image via: Getty Images National Geographic reports that noticeable changes in climate may be explained by "staring" at the sun, as the latest lull in solar flares has some scientists worried that this might be the next "Little Ice Age." And by "little" we mean seas impassable due to too much ice and glaciers "engulfing" whole villages, which may ...
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The outdoor Cumuli cable-suspended lamp has solar panels above and LEDs below. Via Qnuru . OK, I can admit it - I was one of those people that a few years ago ran out and bought those generic-looking solar garden path lamps and strung them all along the walkways up to my front door. Subsequently I was hugely disappointed ...
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Photo via Abengoa The world's largest solar power tower just began operating outside Seville, Spain—and it marks a historic moment in the saga of renewable energy. The solar tower PS20, seen above right next to its smaller sister PS10, produced even more power than expected over the course of its trial testing. It's been confirmed that the groundbreaking solar ...
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Photo via the Florida Catholic The tiniest state in the world—that'd be the Vatican—has some big plans for solar power. The Pope, an outspoken proponent of fighting climate change , is moving to build the largest solar power plant in Europe on 740 acres of land near the medieval village of Santa Maria di Galeria. ... See the rest ...
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National Renewable Energy Lab's demo of hydrogen fueling station moving the Planet Forward? Photo via: PBS Interventions interrupt the talking heads on the stage with viewers' videos. Reactions from a live audience in the studio interject commentary. The experts debate how to proceed with alternative energy solutions, covering the full spectrum from solar to transportation. And the ringleader of ...
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Photo via functoruser One of the biggest issues surrounding renewable energy research besides efficiency is storage . However, microorganisms that can eat electricity and produce methane could become a significant, and supposedly clean, storage solution. ... Original post: Using Bacteria to Convert Clean Energy to Methane for Storage
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Image via: Author's photo album Today Akeena Solar and Morgan Stanley Solar Solutions Group announced their partnership, aimed at creating more jobs in the green-energy field, as well as improve the lives of low-income homeowners. But, Akeena Solar AC integrated solar panels also make it easier for first time installers to learn the system and get a job. Find ...
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Sewing Lilypad electronic parts onto t-shirt Remember the solar powered bike signal jacket from Leah Buechley? Check her out showing it off at ETech 2009, and find out more about the future of off-grid electronic clothing. ... Go here to read the rest: ETech 2009: Lilypad Electronic Fashion
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Save the sea creatures! Handcraft your own natural specimens using these these simple patterns, some yarn and a crochet hook. View post: 8 Enchanting Sea Creatures You Can Crochet
A Finnish designer has made a working surfboard from broken skateboards. Read the original here: Hollow Surfboard Is Made from Broken Skateboards
