New Green Technologies

We Could Do It: 77% Renewables World-Wide by 2050

Tuesday, May 10, 2011
We Could Do It: 77% Renewables World-Wide by 2050

Against all the "it can't be done" people, the UN has provided an authoritative timeline for the world to get its act together climate-wise by 2050. Read More...

Losing the Race for Space-Based Solar Power

Saturday, April 30, 2011
Losing the Race for Space-Based Solar Power

Instead of spending money going to Mars, we could spend it on solar satellites that could provide huge amounts of electricity. Collecting solar power, these satellites would microwave energy back to earth to drive generators. At this point, the cost per kwhr is daunting, but if we don't do it, others will, and we'll... Read More...

New Energy-Saving Bulb Lights the Night

Monday, March 21, 2011
New Energy-Saving Bulb Lights the Night

For those who don't like CFL's but still want to shed light while burning less electricity for less money, there's a new option. Read More...

Sun and Wind Combine to Power Home

Thursday, March 17, 2011
Sun and Wind Combine to Power Home

The designer of the “Ridgeblaster” wind turbine and the creator of a photovoltaic concentrator using Fresnel mirrors have worked it out so that their two complementary energy systems for powering homes can work together on one roof. Both are “most commented-on ideas” in General Electric’s “Ecoimagination Challenge.” The Challenge holds annual open submissions of... Read More...

Finally: Recycling NYC Sewage for Energy

Sunday, February 13, 2011
Finally: Recycling NYC Sewage for Energy

Normally sent to landfills, the sludge, methane gas and other products left after New York City treats its wastewater are going to be processed, reused and even sold, reducing costs and greatly reducing our wastewater's environmental impact. Read More...

New Government-Backed Green Technologies Find Private Investment

Friday, February 4, 2011
New Government-Backed Green Technologies Find Private Investment

The projects described in this story give some informative clues as to where American innovation in environmental technologies is going at this point. Read More...

Smart Meter Technology in California Opposed Right and Left

Monday, January 31, 2011
Smart Meter Technology in California Opposed Right and Left

Smart meters, like most new technologies, have fearful opponents who are not only Libertarians fearing government & corporate intrusion from the right, but also health vigilantes and people with privacy concerns from the left. Read More...

GREEN BOOKS

Water: Our Most Precious Resource: by Marc Devilliers. This highly readable report on the looming global water crisis is amazingly informative on water issues around the world from China to Texas.