Australia Has A New, Super-Fast, Flexible Solar Cell Printer

by John Johnston May 16, 2013
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Australia now has a new solar cell printer that can very quickly print flexible solar cells up to A3 size, which is much bigger than has previously been possible. The new solar printer, installed at Australia’s CSIRO, is a collaboration between CSIRO, The University of Melbourne, Monash University, and industry partners. Printing flexible solar cells as [...]

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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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Plans Scrapped For Giant Coal Export Terminal In Pacific Northwest

by Mandy Adwell May 15, 2013
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In yet another sign that the shift away from coal may be taking hold, Kinder Morgan has announced that it will no longer be building a giant coal export terminal along the Columbia River near Clatskanie, Oregon. Despite rampant opposition from residents, business owners, farmers, elected officials, public health professionals, environmentalists, and pretty much everyone [...]

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Solar Module Prices Have Dropped 80% Since 2008, 20% In 2012 Alone

by John Johnston May 14, 2013
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We do love bringing you good news whenever possible, and although not a surprise to some, here’s a recent Bloomberg New Energy Finance graph that’s pretty great news indeed. As you can see, it shows that solar module prices have been falling since the 1970s, and have fallen a 80% since 2008, including 20% in [...]

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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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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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