Thursday, March 31, 2011

Biopetrol, the new algae-green alternative made in Spain


From algae to petrol. A team of French and Spanish scientists based in Alicante have invented a new green energy: biopetrol. Their method: home-grown algae, cultivated in gigantic test-tubes.Duration: 01:34

From algae to petrol. A team of French and Spanish scientists based in Alicante have invented a new green energy: biopetrol. Their method: home-grown algae, cultivated in gigantic test-tubes.Duration: 01:34


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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Tesla’s Electric Roadsters Have Collectively Driven 10 Million Miles


Photo: Michael Graham Richard Saved an Estimated 500,000 Gallons Gas and 5.3 Million Pounds of CO2 Tesla Motors has announced that the 1,500+ electric Roadsters that it has sold in 31 countries have collectively driven more than 10 million miles to date. They claim it is the "greatest collective distance covered by any electric vehicle maker to date" and that it has saved 500,000 gallons of fuel and over 5.3 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions." But even that probably under-states Tesla's impact......

Photo: Michael Graham Richard Saved an Estimated 500,000 Gallons Gas and 5.3 Million Pounds of CO2 Tesla Motors has announced that the 1,500+ electric Roadsters that it has sold in 31 countries have collectively driven more than 10 million miles to date. They claim it is the “greatest collective distance covered by any electric vehicle maker to date” and that it has saved 500,000 gallons of fuel and over 5.3 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions.” But even that probably under-states Tesla’s impact……


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Legislature Sends Sweeping Renewable Energy Bill To Jerry Brown


California would vastly increase its commitment to wind, solar, geothermal and other renewable energy under legislation that cleared the Legislature on Tuesday and was sent to Gov. Jerry Brown.The measure would require public and ...

California would vastly increase its commitment to wind, solar, geothermal and other renewable energy under legislation that cleared the Legislature on Tuesday and was sent to Gov. Jerry Brown.The measure would require public and …


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Monday, March 28, 2011

Environmentalists obstacle | clean energy production | NIMBY | The …


Environmentalists hold up clean energy production; say wind and solar plants a threat to wildlife.

Environmentalists hold up clean energy production; say wind and solar plants a threat to wildlife.


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You’ve Got The Power- 1400 Clubgoers Power Up Temple Nightclub’s Sustainable Dance Floor


Raw Energy: Sustainable Dancefloor Weekend from Temple Nightclub on Vimeo . Last weekend, 1400 club patrons at Temple Nightclub in San Francisco shook their booties and booted up the power of the sustainable dance floor. 480 Watts were generated continuously over the 10 hours of dancing; 30 watts were generated per panel and there were16 panels.

Raw Energy: Sustainable Dancefloor Weekend from Temple Nightclub on Vimeo . Last weekend, 1400 club patrons at Temple Nightclub in San Francisco shook their booties and booted up the power of the sustainable dance floor. 480 Watts were generated continuously over the 10 hours of dancing; 30 watts were generated per panel and there were16 panels.


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Sunday, March 27, 2011

On a quest for renewable energy – Spokesman.com – March 26, 2011


Wind turbines are sprouting in parts of the state, their giant stalks and slowly churning blades rendering futuristic landscapes. To supporters of a law that required utilities to use more renewable energy , it's a brighter future, ...

Wind turbines are sprouting in parts of the state, their giant stalks and slowly churning blades rendering futuristic landscapes. To supporters of a law that required utilities to use more renewable energy , it’s a brighter future, …


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Which Gadgets Should You Ditch?


The New York Times has a fun write up on which gadgets you should keep and ditch while Spring cleaning. The author lists several items to ditch as long as you have a smart phone, which promotes the idea of gadget minimalism and using a single gadget's features to their full extent instead of buying more single-function devices. That's something we love around here! So which gadgets might you recycle or donate during Sprin..

The New York Times has a fun write up on which gadgets you should keep and ditch while Spring cleaning. The author lists several items to ditch as long as you have a smart phone, which promotes the idea of gadget minimalism and using a single gadget’s features to their full extent instead of buying more single-function devices. That’s something we love around here! So which gadgets might you recycle or donate during Sprin..


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Thom Hartmann: Former Gov. Jennifer Granholm – Will Japan spark a clean energy revolution?


How clean energy solutions foster investment, jobs and economic growth. Thom Hartmann talks with former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, with Pew Charitable Trusts.

How clean energy solutions foster investment, jobs and economic growth. Thom Hartmann talks with former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, with Pew Charitable Trusts.


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Saturday, March 26, 2011

Earthquakes Hinder Green Energy Plans – IEEE Spectrum


Quakes slow geothermal energy , hydropower, and carbon sequestration projects.

Quakes slow geothermal energy , hydropower, and carbon sequestration projects.


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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Green Energy Subsidies Fade As Austerity Kicks In – Terry Waghorn …


Many have lauded various nations for subsidizing alternative energy production as part of a concerted world-wide effort to wean humans off destructive carbon-based energy . But they forget that governments, especially when pressed by ...

Many have lauded various nations for subsidizing alternative energy production as part of a concerted world-wide effort to wean humans off destructive carbon-based energy . But they forget that governments, especially when pressed by …


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Is There A Third Option To Being Just Pro- or Anti-Nuclear?


photo: Takver / Creative Commons As the crisis at the Fukushima nuclear power plant shifts to being a mere situation in the headlines, and both pro- and anti-nuclear supporters of various shades of green continue to opine, I have to admit to being conflicted. Rather than the Japan earthquake and tsunami making me more decided on the issue of nu...

photo: Takver / Creative Commons As the crisis at the Fukushima nuclear power plant shifts to being a mere situation in the headlines, and both pro- and anti-nuclear supporters of various shades of green continue to opine, I have to admit to being conflicted. Rather than the Japan earthquake and tsunami making me more decided on the issue of nu…


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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

How to Save Electricity in a Hurry, or Lessons from Tokyo


Photo by Nils Vik . The earthquake and tsunami in Japan have demonstrated the dangers of nuclear energy ( or the success , depending on who you ask). The disaster also has reminded us just how dependent we are on electricity

Photo by Nils Vik . The earthquake and tsunami in Japan have demonstrated the dangers of nuclear energy ( or the success , depending on who you ask). The disaster also has reminded us just how dependent we are on electricity


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Cato Senior Fellow Jerry Taylor on Green Economies and Renewable Energy (02/09/11)


Like this video? Please rate and favorite, and subscribe for more video updates! Cato Senior Fellow Jerry Taylor spoke at a Naples, Florida Policy Perspectives event on February 9, 2011. He pointed out a few of the flaws in the reasoning of green energy advocates and explained why government subsidies for renewable energy startups really only end up wasting taxpayer money.

Like this video? Please rate and favorite, and subscribe for more video updates! Cato Senior Fellow Jerry Taylor spoke at a Naples, Florida Policy Perspectives event on February 9, 2011. He pointed out a few of the flaws in the reasoning of green energy advocates and explained why government subsidies for renewable energy startups really only end up wasting taxpayer money.


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Green Energy Options in Texas | Our Everyday Earth – Green Blog


The energy you use is one of the biggest factors in your carbon footprint, if you live in Texas there are several green energy options to choose from.

The energy you use is one of the biggest factors in your carbon footprint, if you live in Texas there are several green energy options to choose from.


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Monday, March 21, 2011

Wing Waves: Wave Energy Converter – Green Energy Insiders


Renewable energy will continue to grow. No need for a complicated analysis for anyone to conclude that. The proof is in how everyone around the world is investing heavily in clean technologies. With more backers, other emerging ...

Renewable energy will continue to grow. No need for a complicated analysis for anyone to conclude that. The proof is in how everyone around the world is investing heavily in clean technologies. With more backers, other emerging …


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Climate Week in the UK is Somewhat Controversial


Photo: climateweek It's Climate Week in the UK this week. It will include over 800 local events across the country, a national Climate Challenge competition, and Climate Week Awards to recognise people and organisations that have made a difference. It all sounds like pretty good, positive stuff; identifying and promoting practical solutions for building a low-carbon society.

Photo: climateweek It’s Climate Week in the UK this week. It will include over 800 local events across the country, a national Climate Challenge competition, and Climate Week Awards to recognise people and organisations that have made a difference. It all sounds like pretty good, positive stuff; identifying and promoting practical solutions for building a low-carbon society.


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Sunday, March 20, 2011

Clean Energy Economy Forum: Opening Remarks · AllNewsHype.com


If green energy made sense economically, then the free market would have gone that way. The research that I have done shows that it would cost me, with my tiny little 1000 sq ft home, $27000 to switch it to solar. ...

If green energy made sense economically, then the free market would have gone that way. The research that I have done shows that it would cost me, with my tiny little 1000 sq ft home, $27000 to switch it to solar. …


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Saturday, March 19, 2011

Is Hydropower a Green Enough Energy Source For – SLKut.com


Why is hydropower a green energy source? It is because we are able to harness electrical power by converting water into electricity. Did you know we are able to harness electrical power by converting water into electricity

Why is hydropower a green energy source? It is because we are able to harness electrical power by converting water into electricity. Did you know we are able to harness electrical power by converting water into electricity


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Friday, March 18, 2011

Green Energy Technologies Launches WindCube(R) at Windpower 2009


“Now building owners anywhere can consider being a part of the renewable energy picture,” said Mark L. Cironi, president and founder of Green Energy Technologies, and with John W.

“Now building owners anywhere can consider being a part of the renewable energy picture,” said Mark L. Cironi, president and founder of Green Energy Technologies, and with John W.


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Nuclear Reactors in Earthquake Zones in the U.S. Map


Source photo via Flickr/heiwa4126 As we watch with baited breath to see if Japan can dodge a nuclear catastrophe, nuclear-powered nations themselves have succumbed to heavy scrutiny over both policy and safety. The United States leads the pack in operational nuclear power reactors with 104 total, and 32 additional reactors used in research . France comes in second with 58 reactors, Japan has ..

Source photo via Flickr/heiwa4126 As we watch with baited breath to see if Japan can dodge a nuclear catastrophe, nuclear-powered nations themselves have succumbed to heavy scrutiny over both policy and safety. The United States leads the pack in operational nuclear power reactors with 104 total, and 32 additional reactors used in research . France comes in second with 58 reactors, Japan has ..


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Bills Clear The Way For More Development Of Clean, Sustainable …


Governor C.L. Butch Otter signed four bills into law today that are aimed at improving the process for leasing Idaho's precious and sustainable geothermal resources, especially those found beneath State-managed land in Idaho.

Governor C.L. Butch Otter signed four bills into law today that are aimed at improving the process for leasing Idaho’s precious and sustainable geothermal resources, especially those found beneath State-managed land in Idaho.


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Do Businesses Still Care About Carbon Accounting?


Photo by Boaz Arad via Flickr Creative Commons At the Cleantech Forum in San Francisco this week, a panel of experts was asked about whether or not companies still care about carbon accounting. While the topic had a lot of buzz around it a couple years ago, it seems to have quieted down over the past year, despite the carbon accounting software market seeing a nice uptake . And the ...

Photo by Boaz Arad via Flickr Creative Commons At the Cleantech Forum in San Francisco this week, a panel of experts was asked about whether or not companies still care about carbon accounting. While the topic had a lot of buzz around it a couple years ago, it seems to have quieted down over the past year, despite the carbon accounting software market seeing a nice uptake . And the …


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Senator Kohl Welcomes Wisconsin Green Energy Summit


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Thursday, March 17, 2011

Green energy recruits sought – Olympia High School – The Olympian …


Olympia and Lacey have teamed up to recruit at least 1011 residents to enroll in Puget Sound Energy's green - energy program by year's end.

Olympia and Lacey have teamed up to recruit at least 1011 residents to enroll in Puget Sound Energy’s green – energy program by year’s end.


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ShelterBox Kits Bound for Japan Show What You Should Pack for Emergencies


Image via ShelterBox ShelterBox is sending kits to Japan to help with relief efforts. The packs are somewhat of a marvel when it comes to efficient packaging -- they pack 100 lbs of equipment in just 33 x 24 x 22 inch box. Take a look at what is included, and find out more about the conundrum of packing emergency kits for disasters.

Image via ShelterBox ShelterBox is sending kits to Japan to help with relief efforts. The packs are somewhat of a marvel when it comes to efficient packaging — they pack 100 lbs of equipment in just 33 x 24 x 22 inch box. Take a look at what is included, and find out more about the conundrum of packing emergency kits for disasters.


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