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LED Backlit TVs

40% power reduction puts LED backlit TVs at the forefront of green technology.   More on LED TVs. 
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Seaweed farms

One seaweed farm may produce enough biofuel to supply 30% of Japan's fuel consumption.  More on Seaweed farms. 
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Heat Pumps

An incredibly efficient and technically elegant solution to heating and cooling.  More on Heat Pumps.




Climate Change

 
Polar ice caps

Arctic Ice Photos

Arctic ice and glacier photos were released last week by the Obama Administration.   More on Arctic Ice.
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Pika is running out of living spage

Endangered!

Not only are animals threat- ened with extinction, but also cities and islands.  More on Endangered.
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Picture of OXFAM global warming reportBleak Realities

Millions face difficult times in the countries most affected by global warming.  More on Bleak Realities.

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Sunday
Jul242011

Solar Sunday: Incentives Reconsidered

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Over the last year we’ve seen an incredible growth in solar photovoltaic installations. In fact, it’s the largest growing industry in America today. 2010 saw a 60% increase in residential and commercial solar installations over 2009. The primary reason being that homeowners and business owners are enjoying the benefits of several financial incentives. But those incentives are at risk of being canceled with the latest budget cuts and if you’ve been on the fence about going solar, you’ll want to be sure to beat the clock.   Read more...