Get high on the HighLine
August 25, 2009
Everyone knows that urban living is less impactful on the environment, but whether you’ve lived in a city, you additionally know that it’s fundamental to get your fix of open space and nature – particularly in a city like New York City. That’s why projects like the High Line,…
Feeling betrayed by SIGG
August 25, 2009
Awhile back, I had written about my love affair with SIGG bottles, which I had asserted were the superior choice when selecting a water bottle. Why? considering they were BPA (Bisphenol A) free, foolish!
Well, I’m now disheartened to read that SIGG has admitted that their water-based epoxy …
280-Megawatt Solar Boiler Uses Magnifying-Glass
July 8, 2009
The solar potential plant Abengoa Solar will build in Gila Bend, Arizona, won’t rely on fancy photovoltaic panels. No, it uses pretty much the same trick your evil ass used on bugs and leaves way back when: focusing sunlight to create high heat. In that case, mirrors focus the sun’s rays into ta…
Renewable energy key to economic development
June 19, 2009
UN officials are urging governments and industry to invest in renewable and other forms of clean energy.
The shout came during a special dialogue on energy, and a day after UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched an advisory group on energy and climate change.
Mr. Ban pointed out that more a…
China wind capability to exceed 30,000 mW by 2010
June 16, 2009
China Daily reports that China’s wind power installed capacity is expected to exceed 30,000 megawatts by the end of 2010, an official with the National Energy Administration (NEA) said.To achieve that target, China needs to invest an additional 100 billion yuan in the sector, said Shi Lishan, depu…
Wind turbine plan blights house sale
June 12, 2009
A devastated resident fighting plans for six massive wind turbines close to Stafford villages says her house sale has fallen through considering of it.Elizabeth Kennerley and her husband Gordon were about to move out of High Onn Manor in High Onn.But the buyer decided to pull out that week after tel…
Wind turbine noise is rattling some residents in Michigan’s Thumb
June 11, 2009
Wind turbines are creating some poor buzz in Michigan’s Thumb.The big blades have been welcomed by many, including Gov. Jennifer Granholm, as they’ve gone up in the farm fields of Huron County in recent years.But a handful of humans who live near some of the 46 turbines at a wind park in Bingham and…