Plug-in Hybrids
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Archive for the ‘Energy’ Category
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Jun17
Renewables in the South Pacific
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Small Pacific island nations and territories generally have small populations and rather tiny energy demands. Despite this fact, the International Renewable Energy Agency estimates that these places are expected to account for 17% of the world’s new renewable energy installed over the next 5 years. (more…)
Jun14
New ideas from old barns
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Driving around the Hudson Valley, I see a lot of old barns that were built into hillsides. This isn’t the result of poor planning but of really smart planning. (more…)
Jun13
A little black box with a voracious appetite
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When you’re ready to buy a new computer, cell phone, TV, or tablet, you have many choices. You probably do a lot of research and choose a model with the features that you need the most. (more…)
Jun11
Doing the math on renewable energy
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Recently, there has been a lot of talk about the transition to 100% renewable energy sources. There has also been quite a bit of backlash from people saying that sources such as wind and solar power can’t possibly provide all the energy required. (more…)
Environmental News
- Japan finds highly toxic strontium in Fukushima groundwater June 19, 2013
- California senators want more information on oil well 'acid jobs' June 19, 2013
- Colorado wildfire destroys more than 500 homes, new blazes menace West June 19, 2013
- Colorado wildfire snuffs over 500 homes, new blazes menace West June 18, 2013
- India on 'war footing' as monsoon floods kill scores June 18, 2013
