Alternative Energy

Third edition of Getty Images’ The Curve trend report shares case studies, insight on trends and changes in visual communications within the energy industry London – 11 October, 2011: Getty Images has today announced the launch of the latest edition of The Curve, a comprehensive research paper addressing the use and future of energy, as well as its representation in …

Found this interesting article at the Txchnologist site today. Windows that can change color at the touch of a switch, could be a great energy conservation resource in coming years. Smart window technology, thermally insulating fenestration that changes color at the flip of a switch, is the next wave in windows. Smart glass’ most visible application right now is in …

Going green doesn’t just apply to recycling and carpooling. You can implement small measures around the home that can help decrease your energy bill. Keeping your appliances running in top condition will reduce or eliminate entirely the need for repair or replacement. Start in a room like the kitchen by optimizing your fridge to run at maximum efficiency. Here are …

Green Energy Program for Airports Will Create Dramatic Savings on Energy Costs Claremont, CA—Today, New Bedford Panoramex Corporation (NBP) announced the launch of a new partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that will revolutionize energy usage and efficiency at our nation’s airports. Recently, NBP was awarded a contract, through a competitive bidding process, to replace legacy Precision Approach Path …

New American Chemical Society Podcast Using the energy in oil shale without releasing carbon dioxide in a greenhouse world WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2011 — New technology that combines production of electricity with capture of carbon dioxide could make billions of barrels of oil shale — now regarded as off-limits because of the huge amounts of carbon dioxide released in its …

You must have a lot of technical expertise if you wish to build a windmill model at your home, as building a windmill is not an easy task. It involves a lot of effort and a lot of technical knowledge. If you are excellent with your hands and if you are very good at building things then you should attempt …

Engensa Data Reveals Government Solar Policies on Track to Create 10,000 Jobs by April 2012 Support For Feed-in Tariff to Boost Economy through Job Creation and Tax Revenue, Solve Fuel Poverty and Provide Affordable Home Energy Solutions New analysis by Engensa, the UK’s fastest-growing solar energy company, finds that the UK’s Feed-in Tariff (FiT) will create 10,000 green jobs by …

By Elisa Wood September 21, 2011 Not so long ago the green energy movement celebrated because President Obama used words like ‘renewable energy’ and ‘climate change’ in his inaugural speech. It was a first for a US president. Now comes the downside of being a political darling. Opponents of green energy – or rather opponents of its proponents – are …

This is a fantastic example about simple solutions to big problems. We forget how lucky we are in this world. Here is a guy who is taking trash and making it into light which then changes peoples lives immediately. Don’t we all wish we could change lives? Please watch this video and share it to your friends…

>h2>Filmmaker Craig Rosebraugh Pursues Trail of Environmental Destruction, Illness and Death What happens when an industry has too much power? “Greedy Lying Bastards” presents a searing indictment of the influence, deceit and corruption that defines the fossil fuel industry. From the Gulf Coast to the tiny nation of Tuvalu, from Nigeria and Uganda to Peru and Alaska, filmmaker and political …

Windmill lighters are among the most essentials high-tech survival equipments, made to facilitate a spark in any condition. Withstanding 70-80mph winds, altitudes bigger than 9000′ or temperatures near -40 degrees Fahrenheit, they are ideal for activities in extreme weather. Still, there are many things you should consider when you use a windmill lighter at extreme altitudes, in order to take …

GoogleTechTalks asked: Google Tech Talks February, 12 2008 ABSTRACT Charles Anderson of Golden Fuel Systems will give a realistic behind the scenes analysis of many common alternative fuels and transportation options available in the United States such as: Ethanol, Biodiesel, SVO (Straight Vegetable Oil), Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Hybrid and Electric Vehicles. Charles will explain how an SVO conversion to …

Transformation of Nation’s Energy System Isn’t Going to Happen Without Casualties, says E2 co-founder WASHINGTON (September 14, 2011) – The clean energy industry is still growing and still holds the key to our economic and energy future, despite the demise of Solyndra, according to Environmental Entrepreneurs, an independent group of business leaders who advocate for good environmental policy while building …

The automotive industry has seen some radical changes the last few years, from the recent economic downfall which hindered thousands of jobs to the engineering feats of creating fuel efficient automobiles. The result of said changes has spurred dramatic growth in the alternative energy sector, including a rapid increase in the number of eco-friendly cars being produced. Many individuals are …

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For over 100 years we have relied on oil as a cheap, energy dense and portable form of power. Many advances such as plastics, ink, medicine, fertilizer, crayons, bubble gum, soup, glass and tires are heavily dependent on cheap oil. There is only a finite supply of oil in the world, and demand is increasing as the third world industrializes. …

formulaprimer asked: The problem with biofuels

Farms typically require power and energy. In most cases, farmers can’t afford a very expensive source of energy so they need to find an electricity and power generating device which will help them carry out their activities. They require electrical energy to run their home equipment and to pump water from beneath the ground or to drain water from someplace …

The recent nationwide heat wave has put additional strain on emergency healthcare services, who have seen a rise in patients treated for heat-related issues. The electric grids of several major cities are stressed by an increase in air conditioning use, as people try to stay cool. Citizens of the City of Roses have turned to Portland contractorsto alleviate their heat-related …

There are many people today who have the same problem when it comes to electricity and that’s the high rising cost of the prices of power today. Some have even decided that learning how to economize is one way of beating inflation like turning on the TV and unplugging it instead of leaving it on “standby” mode or maybe, ironing …