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A tourist sits outside a cafe in a flooded St. Mark square as high tides reached 1.05 meters above sea level, partly flooding the city of Venice, Italy on Monday, Oct. 15, 2012. The Lagoon City is extremely vulnerable to rising sea levels. At the same time it is experiencing a lowering of the sea floor. The constant flooding puts the city’s considerable architectural treasures at risk. (AP / More A tourist sits outside a cafe in a flooded St. Mark square as high tides reached 1.05 meters above sea level, partly flooding the city of Venice, Italy on Monday, Oct. 15, 2012. The Lagoon City is extremely vulnerable to rising sea levels. At the same time it is experiencing a lowering of the sea floor. The constant flooding puts the city’s considerable architectural treasures at risk. (AP / More [...] The state’s solar power grid hit its all-time high on Friday, more than doubling its output from last September and almost equaling the megawatts of nuclear power the state lost in January 2012 when small amounts of radiation began leaking from San Onofre. Total statewide electric demand on Friday was about 36,000 megawatts, according to CAL ISO, which means solar power supplied more than More The state’s solar power grid hit its all-time high on Friday, more than doubling its output from last September and almost equaling the megawatts of nuclear power the state lost in January 2012 when small amounts of radiation began leaking from San Onofre. Total statewide electric demand on Friday was about 36,000 megawatts, according to CAL ISO, which means solar power supplied more than More [...] Are you interested in doing your own solar project? Let the Clean Energy Project Builder and CERTs help you get started with 4 steps! Step 1: Do your research Step 1: Do your research! Knowing information about solar (what it is, how it works, how to get it) is a key component in your project’s success. Lucky for you, we have already done the hard part! Follow the link to see a lis More Are you interested in doing your own solar project? Let the Clean Energy Project Builder and CERTs help you get started with 4 steps! Step 1: Do your research Step 1: Do your research! Knowing information about solar (what it is, how it works, how to get it) is a key component in your project’s success. Lucky for you, we have already done the hard part! Follow the link to see a lis More [...] We’re trying to get more solar energy stories going here on Planetsave. To catch readers up, I’m doing a short series on the top 50 solar energy stories of 2013 so far. Learning from the Top 33 EV Stories article I recently published, I’m splitting this one into 5 posts. Otherwise, the page would take forever to load. Plus, it’s easier to swallow 10 at a time. It’s pretty hard to More We’re trying to get more solar energy stories going here on Planetsave. To catch readers up, I’m doing a short series on the top 50 solar energy stories of 2013 so far. Learning from the Top 33 EV Stories article I recently published, I’m splitting this one into 5 posts. Otherwise, the page would take forever to load. Plus, it’s easier to swallow 10 at a time. It’s pretty hard to More [...] Image: Newcastle Univ.Image: Newcastle Univ.Electric vehicles could play a key role in driving down pollution in cities after it was revealed daily levels of atmospheric Nitrogen Dioxide in the UK regularly exceed the recommended safety limits. Now experts leading a major three-year trial into the impact of electric vehicle — and the role they could play in transport systems of the future More Image: Newcastle Univ.Image: Newcastle Univ.Electric vehicles could play a key role in driving down pollution in cities after it was revealed daily levels of atmospheric Nitrogen Dioxide in the UK regularly exceed the recommended safety limits. Now experts leading a major three-year trial into the impact of electric vehicle — and the role they could play in transport systems of the future More [...] The county could soon be in the electric car charger market. (Photo by motorblog, via Flickr) Santa Clara County has a lot of electric cars, but not enough chargers. The Board of Supervisors may start shaping some sort of public policy to make way for more chargers to encourage people to buy electric vehicles. Coming up with legit zoning rules could be a big push in that direction, accordi More The county could soon be in the electric car charger market. (Photo by motorblog, via Flickr) Santa Clara County has a lot of electric cars, but not enough chargers. The Board of Supervisors may start shaping some sort of public policy to make way for more chargers to encourage people to buy electric vehicles. Coming up with legit zoning rules could be a big push in that direction, accordi More [...] Breakthrough renewable energy forecasting technologies may be two years away from revolutionizing the efficiency of wind and solar generation on America’s grid. Storm front image via Shutterstock The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is adding to its already impressive list of renewable energy innovations with a new two-year plan to develop custom fo More Breakthrough renewable energy forecasting technologies may be two years away from revolutionizing the efficiency of wind and solar generation on America’s grid. Storm front image via Shutterstock The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is adding to its already impressive list of renewable energy innovations with a new two-year plan to develop custom fo More [...]
It is a sign of our rapidly changing world that we can get daily updates on the rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere via Twitter. @Keeling_Curve is the Twitter account of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and More
It is a sign of our rapidly changing world that we can get daily updates on the rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere via Twitter. @Keeling_Curve is the Twitter account of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and More [...] With U.S. oil imports hitting a 17-year low, the mainstream media has awoken to the fact that, as I pointed out three years ago, peak oil is not happening anytime soon. Charles Mann’s excellent cover story in this month’s Atlantic, “What If We Never Run Out of Oil?” focuses on an obscure, exotic, though potentially vast source of energy: methane hydrates, or crystalline natural gas trappe More With U.S. oil imports hitting a 17-year low, the mainstream media has awoken to the fact that, as I pointed out three years ago, peak oil is not happening anytime soon. Charles Mann’s excellent cover story in this month’s Atlantic, “What If We Never Run Out of Oil?” focuses on an obscure, exotic, though potentially vast source of energy: methane hydrates, or crystalline natural gas trappe More [...] Most people are unaware that SJSU has adopted tactics that have been in place for years to make this campus more environmentally sustainable. The Sustainability Board is a committee of the Academic Senate that meets once a month to work on methods to advance sustainability on campus, according to Lynne Trulio, the Environmental Studies Department Chair. Trulio, who is the co-chair of More Most people are unaware that SJSU has adopted tactics that have been in place for years to make this campus more environmentally sustainable. The Sustainability Board is a committee of the Academic Senate that meets once a month to work on methods to advance sustainability on campus, according to Lynne Trulio, the Environmental Studies Department Chair. Trulio, who is the co-chair of More [...] WASHINGTON — In a U.S. patent application, a little-known Maryland inventor claims a stunning solar energy breakthrough that promises to end the planet’s reliance on fossil fuels at a fraction of the current cost – a transformation that also could blunt global warming. Inventor Ronald Ace said that his flat-panel “Solar Traps,” which can be mounted on rooftops or used in elec More WASHINGTON — In a U.S. patent application, a little-known Maryland inventor claims a stunning solar energy breakthrough that promises to end the planet’s reliance on fossil fuels at a fraction of the current cost – a transformation that also could blunt global warming. Inventor Ronald Ace said that his flat-panel “Solar Traps,” which can be mounted on rooftops or used in elec More [...] Last Saturday’s Marathon Oil refinery explosion and fire was yet another dangerous, polluting event in a string of environmental injustices to plague the residents of the 48217 zip code in Detroit, which is unfortunately famous for being the most polluted in Michigan. Last week, Mrs. Delores Leonard, a resident of 48217, was sitting on a neighbor’s porch when she heard a huge wi More Last Saturday’s Marathon Oil refinery explosion and fire was yet another dangerous, polluting event in a string of environmental injustices to plague the residents of the 48217 zip code in Detroit, which is unfortunately famous for being the most polluted in Michigan. Last week, Mrs. Delores Leonard, a resident of 48217, was sitting on a neighbor’s porch when she heard a huge wi More [...] SAN MATEO, Calif. A limousine traveling on a major bridge in the San Francisco area burst into flames, killing five female passengers who were trapped inside and injuring four others who escaped, authorities said. The limo was carrying nine women passengers and a male driver when it caught fire late Saturday night on the San Mateo bridge, California Highway Patrol officer Art Montiel told T More SAN MATEO, Calif. A limousine traveling on a major bridge in the San Francisco area burst into flames, killing five female passengers who were trapped inside and injuring four others who escaped, authorities said. The limo was carrying nine women passengers and a male driver when it caught fire late Saturday night on the San Mateo bridge, California Highway Patrol officer Art Montiel told T More [...] DRIVERS in Greater Manchester are set to lead an electric car revolution as part of a multi-million pound green motoring bid. Transport chiefs have launched an electric vehicle scheme that will see more than 200 charging bays placed across the region. Locations for the bays are still being identified, but they are expected to be operational by the summer. Plans are also afoot More DRIVERS in Greater Manchester are set to lead an electric car revolution as part of a multi-million pound green motoring bid. Transport chiefs have launched an electric vehicle scheme that will see more than 200 charging bays placed across the region. Locations for the bays are still being identified, but they are expected to be operational by the summer. Plans are also afoot More [...] The Colorado General Assembly has approved a bill to expand and improve the state’s Renewable Energy Standard (RES) statute to drive clean energy investment, jobs, and project development in rural Colorado. The bill now goes to Governor John Hickenlooper’s desk for consideration. Senate Bill (SB) 252, cosponsored by Senate President John Morse and House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, protect More The Colorado General Assembly has approved a bill to expand and improve the state’s Renewable Energy Standard (RES) statute to drive clean energy investment, jobs, and project development in rural Colorado. The bill now goes to Governor John Hickenlooper’s desk for consideration. Senate Bill (SB) 252, cosponsored by Senate President John Morse and House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, protect More [...] Khanti Munro, right, vice president of Positive Energy NY of Granville, talks with intern Caleb Kinney about using a solar panel during last week’s Poultney, Vt., Earth Day Fair. (Bryanna Allen-Rickstad – Special to The Post-Star) 2 hours ago • BRYANNA ALLEN-RICKSTAD — Special to The Post-Star POULTNEY, Vt. — The front yard of Poultney H More Khanti Munro, right, vice president of Positive Energy NY of Granville, talks with intern Caleb Kinney about using a solar panel during last week’s Poultney, Vt., Earth Day Fair. (Bryanna Allen-Rickstad – Special to The Post-Star) 2 hours ago • BRYANNA ALLEN-RICKSTAD — Special to The Post-Star POULTNEY, Vt. — The front yard of Poultney H More [...] This past February, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg laid out several transportation initiatives in his final State of the City address, meant to give his city “the cleanest air of any big city in the country.” The plan includes two significant goals related to electric vehicle adoption: 1) install 10,000 charging stations throughout the city by 2020, and 2) purchase electric vehic More This past February, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg laid out several transportation initiatives in his final State of the City address, meant to give his city “the cleanest air of any big city in the country.” The plan includes two significant goals related to electric vehicle adoption: 1) install 10,000 charging stations throughout the city by 2020, and 2) purchase electric vehic More [...] Breathing particulate-laden (aka smoggy) air may be hardening your arteries faster than normal, according to research published today in PLOS Medicine. While everyones’ arteries harden gradually with age, a team of researchers led by epidemiologist Sara Adar of the University of Michigan School of Public Health discovered that higher concentrations of fine particulate air pollution were linked t More Breathing particulate-laden (aka smoggy) air may be hardening your arteries faster than normal, according to research published today in PLOS Medicine. While everyones’ arteries harden gradually with age, a team of researchers led by epidemiologist Sara Adar of the University of Michigan School of Public Health discovered that higher concentrations of fine particulate air pollution were linked t More [...] Hatfield – There are two trends in the marketplace these days: consumers being budget-friendly and environmentally-friendly. It might come as no surprise that the global LED industry is rapidly growing at a phenomenal pace. Hatfield – There are two trends in the marketplace these days: consumers being budget-friendly and environmentally-friendly. It might come as no surprise that the global LED industry is rapidly growing at a phenomenal pace. [...] THE 2ND ANNUAL COMMUNITY FORUM WAS HELD AT THE K-ROCK CENTRE THIS WEEKEND - THE 2ND ANNUAL COMMUNITY FORUM WAS HELD AT THE K-ROCK CENTRE THIS WEEKEND — PART OF KINGSTON’S DRIVE TO BECOME CANADA’S MOST SUSTAINABLE CITY. THE EVENT FEATURE D A VARIETY OF BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUAL-THEMED DISPLAYS TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY. NEWSWATCH’S MELISSA NA More THE 2ND ANNUAL COMMUNITY FORUM WAS HELD AT THE K-ROCK CENTRE THIS WEEKEND - THE 2ND ANNUAL COMMUNITY FORUM WAS HELD AT THE K-ROCK CENTRE THIS WEEKEND — PART OF KINGSTON’S DRIVE TO BECOME CANADA’S MOST SUSTAINABLE CITY. THE EVENT FEATURE D A VARIETY OF BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUAL-THEMED DISPLAYS TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY. NEWSWATCH’S MELISSA NA More [...] It’s Earth Day season, and it means electric vehicle owners have plenty of opportunities to appear at Earth Day events, show off our cars, and talk with people about them. How far, how fast, and how long? Those are the most common typical questions EV owners receive. The answer varies from car to car and depends on the manufacturers design goals. In some cases, EVs are targeted at low More It’s Earth Day season, and it means electric vehicle owners have plenty of opportunities to appear at Earth Day events, show off our cars, and talk with people about them. How far, how fast, and how long? Those are the most common typical questions EV owners receive. The answer varies from car to car and depends on the manufacturers design goals. In some cases, EVs are targeted at low More [...] Now here’s a corporate America green mashup for you: Ford Motor Company has teamed with U.S. home building giant KB Home to create an ultra-efficient model house that seamlessly integrates plug-in electric vehicles and solar power into its energy mix. Specifically, KB’s ZeroHouse 2.0 is being introduced in San Marcos, California complete with Ford’s new MyEnergi Lifestyle household and EV en More Now here’s a corporate America green mashup for you: Ford Motor Company has teamed with U.S. home building giant KB Home to create an ultra-efficient model house that seamlessly integrates plug-in electric vehicles and solar power into its energy mix. Specifically, KB’s ZeroHouse 2.0 is being introduced in San Marcos, California complete with Ford’s new MyEnergi Lifestyle household and EV en More [...] Executives, Guests Turn on New 50 Kilowatt Solar Array, the Fourth Largest in the State TMMMS Solar 001 TMMMS Solar 002 TMMMS Solar 003 TMMMS Solar 004 TMMMS Solar Array Executives, Guests Turn on New 50 Kilowatt Solar Array, the Fourth Largest in the State TMMMS Solar 001 TMMMS Solar 002 TMMMS Solar 003 TMMMS Solar 004 TMMMS Solar Array [...] The third annual Earth Day Sustainability Fair at Linn-Benton Community College will be from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 22, in the college courtyard, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany. Information will be available on college programs including solar energy, alternative fuel cell technology, and college sustainability efforts. Bring your old or slightly worn shoes to recycle th More The third annual Earth Day Sustainability Fair at Linn-Benton Community College will be from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 22, in the college courtyard, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany. Information will be available on college programs including solar energy, alternative fuel cell technology, and college sustainability efforts. Bring your old or slightly worn shoes to recycle th More [...] The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) and Siemens today announced a new collaboration, both a technical partnership and a global prize competition to recognize city actions and innovation that will accelerate C40 city actions to combat the impacts of global climate change. “Cities around the world – particularly C40 cities – are leading the way in taking meaningfu More The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) and Siemens today announced a new collaboration, both a technical partnership and a global prize competition to recognize city actions and innovation that will accelerate C40 city actions to combat the impacts of global climate change. “Cities around the world – particularly C40 cities – are leading the way in taking meaningfu More [...] Sustainability continues to rank high on the list of what consumers expect most from restaurants, according to the National Restaurant Association as a top trend for 2013. From locally-sourced food to recyclable and compostable products, many quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are looking for innovative strategies to build their sustainability story. To help owners and operators reduce waste, More Sustainability continues to rank high on the list of what consumers expect most from restaurants, according to the National Restaurant Association as a top trend for 2013. From locally-sourced food to recyclable and compostable products, many quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are looking for innovative strategies to build their sustainability story. To help owners and operators reduce waste, More [...] arab man, woman, Dubai sustainable city, dubai, green development, Diamond Developers, solar, clean tech, urban, environment, passive solar, UC Davis West Village, Masdar, net zeroWe’ve been hearing about Dubai’s version of Masdar City since 2011, but skeptics have doubted that “Sustainable City” would ever become more than a mirage in the desert. Not anymore, according to local news repor More arab man, woman, Dubai sustainable city, dubai, green development, Diamond Developers, solar, clean tech, urban, environment, passive solar, UC Davis West Village, Masdar, net zeroWe’ve been hearing about Dubai’s version of Masdar City since 2011, but skeptics have doubted that “Sustainable City” would ever become more than a mirage in the desert. Not anymore, according to local news repor More [...] The rising pollution in the City has led to drastic increase in asthma among children during summer, according to a study conducted by Centre for Infrastructure, Sustainable Transportation and Urban Planning (CiSTUP) of Indian Institute of Science (IISc). According to the study report, the incidence of asthma has gone up by 10 times in the last 16 years – from 2.8 per cent in 1994 to More The rising pollution in the City has led to drastic increase in asthma among children during summer, according to a study conducted by Centre for Infrastructure, Sustainable Transportation and Urban Planning (CiSTUP) of Indian Institute of Science (IISc). According to the study report, the incidence of asthma has gone up by 10 times in the last 16 years – from 2.8 per cent in 1994 to More [...] |
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