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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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Monday
Jun082009

Energy Absorbing Shock Absorbers

Motor Monday Energy Harvesting Shock Absorbers
by Johan Young

A team of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have successfully created a new shock absorber that harnesses energy from small bumps in the road while also making the vehicle drive smoother on the road.

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Picture of an energy harvesting shock absorber
Johan Young is a full time online researcher with a strong interest on environmental issues.   Author of Johan Young's Guide to Hybrid