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[30 Sep 2011 | No Comment | 739 views]
Harvard Professor Builds Carbon-Sucking Machine

Harvard applied physics professor David Keith is building a machine that can suck carbon dioxide from the air. Keith has started a company called Carbon Engineering that has attracted venture capitalists that see a future for this technology. The machine uses a three-step process to filter the air and separate and sequester the carbon dioxide. First, a fan sucks air into the machine where it enters…

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[29 Sep 2011 | No Comment | 1,127 views]
Electric Vs Petroleum Power: Which is More Practical?

Electrics, for as long as they’ve been commercially viable, have always been pretty shocking. The main problem with an electric car is the batteries; they’re just not advanced enough. Until 2009, almost every electric car had a range of around 100-miles, which is, let’s admit it, pretty ridiculous. Sure, if you live in the city, it sounds attractive; you probably only do a few miles…

Building Retrofits, Eco Packaging, Eco-Friendly Products, Emerging Technologies, Featured, Global Warming, Green Business, Green Companies, Green Design, Green Home Design, green living, Green Products, Green Vehicles, LEED, Sustainable Design, Water Conservation »

[22 Sep 2011 | One Comment | 2,183 views]
Top 10 Green Building Products

Sustainable Industries Magazine recently introduced its winners of the sixth annual Top 10 Green Building Products award. The winners were chosen by an expert panel of judges from more than 100 entries based upon design aesthetic, environmental performance, innovativeness, scalability/market impact, as well as value and compatibility using the…

Department Of Energy, Emerging Technologies, Energy Association, Featured, Federal Spending, Fuel Efficient Vehicles, Global Warming, Green Manufacturing, Green Vehicles, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Transport »

[18 Aug 2011 | No Comment | 1,263 views]
DOE Funds Over $170M to Develop Advanced Vehicles

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced more than $170 million to fund the development and deployment of advanced vehicle technologies. The cash will aid 40 projects in 15 states and will…

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[9 Aug 2011 | No Comment | 1,349 views]
Electronics Charging Station Powered by Solar Energy

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Enerfusion’s New Technology Offers Attractive Solar Electronic Charging Stations-

Enerfusion Inc. recently announced the drop of its new charging stations that will power phones, computers, iPods, and similar electronic devices with 100 percent solar. Restaurants, schools, parks and recreation areas that already use WI-FI technology now have the benefit of supplying green energy to charge electronics without the pain of installing expensive wiring. “Currently we have installed the Solar Dok at Texas A & M, University of Florida and University of Central Florida” Tony Fata sales account manager Enerfusion “The response …