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Can you turn out your lights for an hour? Join the world for Earth Hour 2009.
Monday, 16 Feb, 2009 – 20:52 | Comments
Can you turn out your lights for an hour?  Join the world for Earth Hour 2009.

On March 28th, 2009 you can join the world in turning of your lights for one hour.  Starting in Sydney Australia in 2007 and turning global last year Earth Hour is an opportunity for your …

The Zeer, an alternative for those who wish to live fridge free.
Sunday, 15 Feb, 2009 – 11:26 | Comments
The Zeer, an alternative for those who wish to live fridge free.

Treehugger posted an article that poses a partial solution to no-refrigerator living.  A zeer is a device commonly used in Nigeria where two clay pots are placed inside of each other with sand poured in …

The Power Wagon, a gasless and garbageless generator.
Thursday, 22 Jan, 2009 – 22:24 | Comments
The Power Wagon, a gasless and garbageless generator.

Today I received a contact on my blog from Paul Wilks who is the inventor of the power wagon, a gasless generator that recharges while you drive and tow it behind your car.  A drive …

A tour of the dump, why e-waste is bad and where does it all go anyway.
Thursday, 15 Jan, 2009 – 16:40 | Comments
A tour of the dump, why e-waste is bad and where does it all go anyway.

In the video above you learn, in a very concise way, about where your e-waste goes and just exactly what is bad about it.  It is a good video and a worthwhile watch, but there …

The American public has been largely oversold on the possibilities of atomic power generation.
Friday, 9 Jan, 2009 – 13:35 | Comments
The American public has been largely oversold on the possibilities of atomic power generation.

That is quite the headline today considering it is a quote from 1953. Once again proving that everything old is new again and that there are really no new ideas.  Only recycled ideas.  In 1953 …

From an idea to tangible object – The power generating revolving door is here!
Wednesday, 10 Dec, 2008 – 7:54 | Comments
From an idea to tangible object – The power generating revolving door is here!

Over at Inhabitat they posted today on the energy generating revolving door.  If you remember I first posted on this beck in February when it was in the concept stage.  It is nice to see …

First power plant to be built in Utah in 20 years and it is geothermal.
Saturday, 8 Nov, 2008 – 7:33 | Comments

In some exciting news yesterday Raser Technologies announced the completion of the first power plant to be built in Utah in 20 years and it is geothermal to boot!

With the ground breaking on May 9th, …

Thames and Kosmos – Windpower and the Fuel Cell Car Kit.
Monday, 13 Oct, 2008 – 19:43 | Comments
Thames and Kosmos – Windpower and the Fuel Cell Car Kit.

Gosh, it is hard to believe that it has been a year since I blogged on the Thames and Kosmos Powerhouse. It is that wonderful kit that allows you and your children to build …

Going Solar? Getting Married? Add those panels to your registry.
Wednesday, 1 Oct, 2008 – 12:35 | Comments

The link below will take you to a post in the Daily Green that explains how a couple wisely used their wedding registry to go solar in their home. By using their registry blog …

US Senate Passes Renewable Energy Tax Credits.
Thursday, 25 Sep, 2008 – 14:30 | Comments
US Senate Passes Renewable Energy Tax Credits.

Can we all say Woo Hoo and add a collective sigh of Relief?
The Senate passed a bill yesterday that extends federal tax credits for renewable energy by a vote of 93-2. This has been …

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