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Energy

Posted byby John Tarantino
August 16, 2013

Proposal for Space Solar Power Finally Gets Official

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

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…

Green Technology

Posted byby John Tarantino
August 7, 2013

French Group to Introduce Screen Charging Solar Phones

How often do you feel bummed after realizing that your phone battery’s already low when you least expected it? Well, we might not have to worry about that in the…

Green Technology

Posted byby John Tarantino
July 29, 2013

Brazilian Research to Develop Cheap Pesticide Biosensors

When we think of biosensor contamination detection, we usually imagine expensive and sophisticated tech tools and laboratories. But a recently made research paper may provide a turnaround for this concept,…

Recycle

Posted byby John Tarantino
July 29, 2013

Sustainable Bamboo Toothbrushes

With a worldwide global concern gaining momentum, it is no wonder that private companies are looking at ways to improve their the sourcing of their materials for their products. Choosing…

Green Technology

Posted byby John Tarantino
July 27, 2013

Solar Boat Breaks Records, Starts Scientific Expedition

Experimental solar vehicles often give us insight on the possibilities of concepts and technologies that are “instilled” in them. Solar Impulse for example, let’s us remember that even our current…

Energy

Posted byby John Tarantino
July 26, 2013

Peru Harnesses Solar Power to Supply Electricity to its Poorest Residents

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…

Green Technology

Posted byby John Tarantino
July 24, 2013

New Swiss Bus System Charges Batteries in Seconds

Fast charging for EV’s mean a lot for people. In fact, the issue of battery charging time may perhaps be one of the key reasons why adoption of EV’s are…

Eco Editorial

Posted byby John Tarantino
July 22, 2013

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

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…

Green Technology

Posted byby John Tarantino
July 18, 2013

Research Suggest Cattail as Insulating Material

The cattail, or the Typha, is a plant that is has been long known to human civilization for thousands of years. The plant has served several uses throughout the ages,…