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After Fukushima, Japan Developing New Mega Solar And Wind Power Plant

by John Johnston on 05/21/2013

in Business,Living,Technology

New solar plant being developed in Japan

Following the devastating earthquake, tsunami, and Fukushima Daichi nuclear power plant disaster in 2011, Japan has decided to turn to renewable energy in a major way. Like Germany, Japan has decided to phase out nuclear power over an ambitious timeframe. Japan has reportedly commissioned the first major renewable energy project. It’s slated for Tahara City, which [...]

100,000th Electric Car In U.S. Being Bought Right About… Now

by John Johnston May 19, 2013
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It’s difficult to be entirely accurate about just how many electric cars have been bought so far in the United States, but according to Plug In America, who helps keep count, the 100,000th electric car is due to be bought by Monday, May 20, 2013. Plug In America has been tracking how many electric vehicles [...]

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Lab-Grown Meat Burger To Be Unveiled For Taste Test

by Mandy Adwell May 16, 2013
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The idea of lab-grown or in vitro meat is not new, but Maastricht-based researcher Dr. Mark Post has been working on making the idea a reality by turning 20,000 strips of cultured beef muscle into a tasty in vitro burger, and now it’s reportedly scheduled to be served for the first time at a London [...]

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Will Millennials Become More Interested In Owning Cars? Maybe Not…

by Mandy Adwell May 16, 2013
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There is a lot of talk about whether us crazy Gen-Y kids are just too broke and irresponsible to afford the responsibility of a car, or if we genuinely don’t see them as an important part of life. A lot of people seem to think that once we grow up, get corporate jobs and move [...]

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Living Near A Park Can Make You Happier, 18 Year Study Finds

by John Johnston May 15, 2013
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A new study carried out over 18 years, and involving over 10,000 participants in the UK, has found that living near parks and other urban green spaces can be beneficial for mental wellbeing. In short, it can make people happier. Researchers from the University of Exeter gathered survey data about the life satisfaction and mental [...]

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Eating Insects Will Help Feed 9 Billion People, Says UN Report

by Mandy Adwell May 14, 2013
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There has been a lot of talk about eating bugs to help feed the world’s growing population, and a new report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization says it would be a highly efficient way to help combat world hunger and cut down on pollution. With more than 2 billion people around the world [...]

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Consumer Reports Says Tesla Model S Is “Best Car We’ve Ever Tested”

by John Johnston May 13, 2013
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The Tesla Model S has just won some very high praise from the highly respected Consumer Reports. As they note in the video below, Consumer Reports has been testing cars for a very long time, and after testing the Tesla Model S they said, “this car performs better than anything we’ve ever tested… Not just [...]

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Forget 3D Printing With Plastic, Check Out These Renewable Materials

by Mandy Adwell May 13, 2013
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3D printing has already performed some impressive tasks, proving that there will be alternatives to mass production that will not sacrifice quality, customization, or price. However, the majority of 3D printing currently involves a lot of plastic, making it a little less environmentally friendly than many of us would like to see. That’s where companies [...]

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Google Earth Timelapse Images Show A Planet Changing Over Decades

by Mandy Adwell May 12, 2013
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It’s easy to talk about the statistics and science behind why the planet is warming and changing, but overall, the big picture is sometimes difficult to truly comprehend. Google has set out to provide an easier way to understand it all and has teamed up with NASA, TIME, and the U.S. Geological Survey to show [...]

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US Aiming To Save $40B A Year By 2020 With Increased Energy Efficiency

by Mandy Adwell May 9, 2013
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The United States federal government has finally taken a look at nationwide energy use and concluded that as much as $40 billion could be saved every year if commercial buildings reduced energy usage by 20%. That’s a big chunk of change to be had just by reducing air conditioning, lights, furnaces, fans, and other devices [...]

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