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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.




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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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Entries in green car (5)

Tuesday
Sep222009

Green technology

Hydrogen Fuel Cells (Part 1)

When it comes to next-generation vehicles, the hydrogen fuel cell is one of the most controversial topics.  The technology promises zero emissions (water vapor) and may potentially eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels.  There is an abundance of hydrogen and can be used far into the future.  BUT ... and this is a big BUT ...

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Monday
Jul272009

Green Car of the Year

by Max Rossi

Mean green car and joy riderGreen car appeal has suddenly gone mainstream. The Volvo S40 DRIVe employs cutting edge engineering and technology which means fewer emissions expended without any loss of performance -- green meets mean!

Monday
Jun222009

Motor Monday - Green Car Insurance

Green Cars Means Cheaper Insurance

by Amy Nutt

Cartoon image of car insuranceIt seems that these days everyone wants to do their part to help protect the environment. Due to growing consumer demands, Business and Industry are now coming up with ways for people to benefit from living a green lifestyle. One way of encouraging eco-friendly living is for insurance companies to provide cheaper car insurance for people who buy green cars...

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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Johan Young is a full time online researcher with a strong interest on environmental issues.   Author of Johan Young's Guide to Hybrid
Monday
Jun012009

Air Cars: Real or Fiction?

Motor Monday Air Cars:  Real or Fiction?
by Johan Young

Jules Verne, the visionary writer from French (19th century), had described the future of a fantastic world, marked by a moving car in the air (flying). He may not be entirely mistaken.

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Johan Young is a full time online researcher with a strong interest on environmental issues.   Author of Johan Young's Guide to Hybrid