Unleashing the Power of the Ocean
Voith Hydro and RWE Innogy have formed a joint venture, known as Voith Hydro Ocean Current Technologies and both partners will accelerate the development, manufacture and marketing of ocean current technologies.
Voith Hydro has been active for many years in the research and the development of the emissions-free power generation from the oceans.
Dr. Hubert Lienhard, CEO of [...]
Bees Needs
Over the last three winters, more than one in three honey bee colonies in the United States have mysteriously died and scientists still have not been able to pinpoint the exact reason for the demise. The phenomenon has been dubbed “Colony Collapse Disorder.”
Some reasons scientists say they are struggling to put a cause to the catastrophe:
• Lack [...]
Petra Solar Introduces SunWave Pole-Mounted Solar Systems
Have you seen these?
Petra Solar, Inc., the leading provider of innovative photovoltaic solutions for utilities, just announced the SunWave Solar AC System, which is the only grid interactive pole-mounted solar system for installation on utility and streetlight poles. The SunWave Solar AC Systems mount on utility poles and connect to the grid secondary power line [...]
Compressible Storage Can Make Homes Better Organized and Clutter Free
Anything that promises better organization and convenient storage without bulky plastic and waste has to be good – especially when 43 percent of consumers who responded to a recent survey said that the biggest challenge to improving their home’s organization was lack of space.
ITW Space Bag, manufacturer of the original Space Bag vacuum-seal storage bags, has just [...]
Chicago Plants Seeds of Olympic Hope
In an effort to snag the hosting duties of the 2016 Olympic Games, Chicago is getting a little greener.
So far, the Windy City has 3 million square feet of green rooftops throughout the city, wind, hydro-power and bio-fuels provide one-fifth of its energy, and last year Mayor Richard Daley pledged to slash greenhouse-gas emissions.
The International [...]
Volkswagen Zero Emissions Vehicles to Participate in Fuel Cell Demonstrations in Sacramento
Volkswagen recently announced that 16 Passat Lingyu prototype vehicles will participate in fleet demonstrations at the California Fuel Cell Partnership in Sacramento, California.
Volkswagen worked with scientists to create these fuel cell vehicles which are based on one of China’s best-selling Volkswagen platforms. The Passat Lingyu is capable of traveling at highway speeds up to 90 [...]
How to Buy Green Gifts
These days, going green is something we’re all aware of and gift giving is no exception – giving gifts of the green variety is a great opportunity to help others and show how much you care about that someone special in your life, as well as the environment.
Here are just a few ideas for green [...]
Electric Motorcycles Now Eligible for 10% Federal Tax Credit
Electric motorcycle manufacturer Zero Motorcycles recently announced the company’s upcoming line of street legal electric motorcycles will be eligible for the 10% Federal tax credit for plug-in vehicles.
Neal Saiki, inventor and founder of Zero Motorcycles:
“Tax credits for electric motorcycles are not only an effective way to create jobs, but they are also an investment in [...]
Going Green in the Home Office
We all know that having a home based business can help save money and also help the environment by decreasing carbon emissions from commuting, but there are other things we can do to save even more money and make an even bigger impact on the environment from our home offices.
These days, telecommuting has become a way [...]
Jackie Christie Will Debut New Eco Friendly Clothing Line
NBA star Doug Christie’s wife, Jackie Christie, who is a multi-talented fashion designer, author and model, is set to release her new clothing line, ‘Colored Girl’, on May 9, 2009, as well as a third book, “Proud to Be a Colored Girl.”
Jackie’s line will launch with eco friendly 100% organic cotton t-shirts and accessories, and will [...]
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