Image credit: Marjukka Grover, used with permission. A few years back I wrote about my own experiences with installing solar water heating . Now my parents have got one up on me. The photo above is of the house I grew up in. As of two weeks ago, this house is partially powered by electricity from the sun. With the introduction of feed-in tariffs in the UK , my parents decided that it finally made ecological and economic sense to invest in solar power for their home. I think there ma… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Image credit: Marjukka Grover, used with permission. A few years back I wrote about my own experiences with installing solar water heating . Now my parents have got one up on me. The photo above is of the house I grew up in. As of two weeks ago, this house is partially powered by electricity from the sun. With the introduction of feed-in tariffs in the UK , my parents decided that it finally made ecological and economic sense to invest in solar power for their home. I think there ma… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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The clashes continue across Egypt and reports of gunfire continue to pierce the sky in the capital Cairo. The army has moved in to keep both sides apart, reportedly pushing pro- Hosni Mubarak supporters further away from the square. Ahmed Shafiq, Egypt’s new prime minister, speaking on state television says there will be an investigation in the fighting on Wednesday and the ongoing violence. Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher reports.
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Algae biodiesel has looked so promising (as in 100 times more fuel than corn or soy) that the U.S. Department of Energy gave $9 million to Cellana, a joint research venture between Shell Oil and HR Biopetroleum, specifically to look into the alternative energy source’s prospects. It seems, however, that those prospects were no longer attractive to Shell, which has announced it will no longer pursue algae biodiesel, because it feels it doesn’t have sufficient commercial viability. Partner HR Biopetroleum has stated it cannot continue the project on its own as Shell pursues other biofuel initiatives with other companies. Shell Oil pulls the plug on its last algae biodiesel research project originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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If you didn’t think there was anything left to know about Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Play (PlayStation Phone) handset, you would be wrong, for a new video has emergedshowing us what looks to be a TV commercial for the device. Telling us that “Android is ready to play”, the advert is quite dark but effective, also showing a Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Next Web Discovery Date : 03/02/2011 15:21 Number of articles : 7
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+ Demonstrate your love for handmade wares and small businesses by bestowing a green Etsy Valentine on your little lovebugs. These 7 heart-laden Etsy picks include darling hand knit hats and huggable “love” pillows. + If your little girl favors the traditional flowers and card duo of offerings, wow her with a plantable eco Valentine’s Day card that blossoms… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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That really is an ugly lamp… Image credit: Rob Hopkins Rob Hopkins, founder of the Transition Movement , isn’t shy about sharing his views that our future will be radically different from our present. He recently declared, for example, that the idea of a global consumer society without oil is nonsense , and he has urged folks to
Continue reading …Tahrir Square sees clashes between Egyptian protesters and Mubarak supporters – video
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Television footage shows Egyptian troops moving between pro- and anti-Mubarak groups in Cairo’s Tahrir Square, where violent clashes are continuing
Continue reading …Sam David Mahjoobi was a poker enthusiast in his late 20s, working part-time as a secretary and living with his grandma, when he unwittingly helped Iran infuriate America by acquiring a nearly $325 million Boeing 747. How did he do it? Mahjoobi, now 31 and working in fashion, has no…
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Image credit: EcoFilms Australia With the epic fight to stop Colony Collapse Disorder and save our honeybees still continuing, there’s been a renewed interest in bee genetics. In particular, many beekeepers and gardeners are wondering whether hardier, less selectively-bred native bees may hold some clues for creating more resilient hives. Beekeepers have been looking into the aggressive na… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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