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Ten Green Technologies that Emulate Nature

Posted by admin on March 28, 2011
In Energy and Technology, Energy and the Environment, Energy Initiatives

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Mother Nature must be constantly blushing, as scientists increasingly turn to nature in designing solutions to many of the world’s problems. Called biomimicy, this growing field of science seeks to emulate natural processes that have taken millions of years to develop through natural selection and apply them [...]

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Ten Excellent Online Energy Saving Campaigns: What Makes Them Succeed?

Posted by admin on March 14, 2011
In Energy and the Environment, Energy Initiatives, Energy News, Saving Energy

Campaigns to save the environment have been going on ever since Teddy Roosevelt first set aside U.S. land for national parks, but in recent years they have grown more numerous and vociferous as threats to the environment become more dire. Today, there are hundreds, if not thousands of programs designed to cut energy usage and [...]

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Top Bizarre New Public Transportation Ideas

Posted by admin on February 9, 2011
In Energy and the Environment, Energy Initiatives

The push for a energy efficiency and a greener tomorrow has led scientists, architects, engineers, and designers to explore new avenues in all types of technology and building. Among the most important areas of focus in this new age of exploration is public transportation. As the population is encouraged to rely less on individual cars [...]

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Understanding Cap & Trade

Posted by admin on December 31, 2010
In Energy Initiatives, Infographic

The cap-and trade program, also known as emissions trading, is utilized by government agencies as a strategic environmental policy tool for lowering the amount of pollutants in an area and increasing energy efficiency. This infographic will show you the ins and outs of this system and give you a better idea of just how this [...]

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Thorium – The Next Generation of Nuclear Power?

Posted by admin on December 31, 2010
In Energy and Technology, Energy and the Environment, Energy Initiatives, Energy News, Infographic, Science and Energy

Thorium is a naturally occurring element that has recently regained public attention for its unique potential in next generation nuclear power plants. This infographic is meant to give you a broad overview of the element, and the role it may play in helping to create nuclear power plants that are more efficient, safer, and cheaper [...]

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