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Energy

Posted byby Estel Masangkay
December 19, 2013

Wind Turbine Arrangement Increases Efficiency

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Wind Turbines in neat row arrangement. Photo Credit: Some rights reserved by Charles Cook via Flickr. A team of researchers has found a way to increase wind turbines’ efficiency by…

Climate Change

Posted byby Estel Masangkay
December 14, 2013

One Year Later, Sandy’s Good and Bad Impacts

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Restored portion of NJ’s Meadowlands, where wildlife once again finds sanctuary. Photo Credit: Some rights reserved by samenstelling via Flickr. This October marked the first anniversary of superstorm Sandy, the…

Energy

Posted byby Estel Masangkay
October 10, 2013

Norway Announces Intent to Shift World’s Largest Wealth Fund to Renewable Investments

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WWF commended the Norwegian government’s announcement regarding its consideration to invest the country’s sovereign wealth fund in renewable energy. Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund is currently the largest in the world…

Energy

Posted byby John Tarantino
August 23, 2013

Saving Energy in the Home [Infographic]

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Saving Energy in the Home Infographic: Brought to you by Ovo Energy the cheaper, greener and simpler energy supplier. Some of the key points in the infographic above are: Gas…

Energy

Posted byby John Tarantino
August 20, 2013

City Profiles and Urban Transport Policies

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Each city around the globe has a different personality, as any adventurous globe-trotter would tell you. This one may dazzle with its bright lights and modern structures while another may…

Energy

Posted byby John Tarantino
August 16, 2013

Proposal for Space Solar Power Finally Gets Official

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Collecting solar power from outer space for delivery and distribution down to Earth is a topic that was already previously discussed many times. This time however, more than just speculation…

Energy

Posted byby John Tarantino
August 15, 2013

World’s Largest Solar Thermal Plant Nearing Completion in the Mojave Desert

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The Mojave Desert is home to lizards, rare desert tortoises, and yucca trees among others. Thanks to its elevation and climate, this desert region receives a reliable supply of sunlight…

Energy

Posted byby John Tarantino
July 26, 2013

Peru Harnesses Solar Power to Supply Electricity to its Poorest Residents

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Peru has started a nationwide solar panel program that aims to supply electricity to 95% of its residents by 2016, Huffpost Green reports. Peru’s program will target more than 2 million of…

Eco Editorial

Posted byby John Tarantino
July 22, 2013

Drop-in Biofuels: The Good, the Bad, and the Missed Opportunity

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A lot of effort and investment are going right now into making drop-in biofuels the next star of environmentally friendly fuels. Very similar to petroleum in structure, these next-generation biofuels…

Climate Change

Posted byby John Tarantino
July 17, 2013

DOE Proposes Safeguards for ‘Climate-Resilient’ Energy Sector

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It is no coincidence that the energy sector, which has contributed much to altering Earth’s atmosphere, is itself now in danger from climate change. From fuel transport to thermoelectric power…