Photo via: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory A new laser currently being tested at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermoore National Laboratory has caught the imagination of many scientists and critics. For one, it is one of the largest … [Read more...]
Maker Faire 09: Books Are Not Dead
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San Francisco's Center for the Book brought some of the old school printing know how to Maker Faire 09 to remind us all that while e-readers might be the buzz word, books are not dead. And with art like this behind them, they never will … [Read more...]
Maker Faire 09: Green Stuff I Wanted to Buy at Maker Shed
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The Maker Shed at Maker Faire 09 had loads of very cool books, kits and gadgets, including quite a few green-themed items. Despite the fact that it would have been really fun to load up one of the cardboard shopping baskets and bring home solar … [Read more...]
How To Save Energy Costs Using Solar Power
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In this day and age, it is your responsibility and your obligation to be environmentally conscience and do your part towards conserving energy.Energy conservation is not merely reduced usage of fuel but also looking for a substitute fuel to prevent … [Read more...]
Beat The Summer Heat – Keep Cool And Stay Energy Efficient
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Beat The Summer Heat - Keep Cool And Stay Energy Efficient (photo: paulotavio via Flickr) Summertime is almost here, but hot weather doesn’t have to mean skyrocketing power bills and nonstop air conditioning. We’ve compiled these tips to help … [Read more...]
New York Solar Energy Resources and Incentives
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Renewable Energy-Related Legislation in New York A renewable portfolio standard (RPS) was adopted by the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) in September 2004 with a target of 19% to 25% increase in the proportion of electricity used by retail … [Read more...]
Riding in Place to Fight Breast Cancer
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Photo from City Coach How would you react if you lost your mother to breast cancer? If you are Jonathan Cane, you'd organize a virtual-cross-country bicycle race in the storefront on one of Manhattan's busiest streets. ... Read more........ … [Read more...]
New Glasses for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell and Electrolyzer Cell Seals
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Virginia Tech professor of materials science and engineering Peizhen (Kathy) Lu has developed new barium oxide-, calcium oxide-, magnesia-, and alkali oxide-free glasses that can be used as sealants in both solid oxide fuel cells and solid oxide … [Read more...]
Mitsui Chemicals Begins Operations of Pilot Plant for Methanol Synthesis from CO2
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Mitsui Chemicals (MCI) has begun operating its pilot plant for synthesizing methanol from CO2. (Earlier post.) The pilot plant will produce approximately 100 tonnes of methanol per year as a base material for plastics from the CO2 released during … [Read more...]
One lucky Hoosier gets ethanol, wins the lottery
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Don't say ethanol never paid off for anyone. Summitville, Indiana resident Pamela Smith stopped off to buy E85 earlier this month and dropped a few bucks into the Indiana lottery. Luck was with her, and she won the $2.5 million Hoosier Lotto … [Read more...]