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A writer, producer and director, Meyers is editor and site director of Green Building Elements, a contributor to Clean Technica, and founder of Green Streets MediaTrain, a communications connection and eLearning hub. As an independent producer, he's been involved in the development, production and distribution of television and distance learning programs for both the education industry and corporate sector. He also is a gardener and hobby inventor,
I had the privilege of being at the unveiling of the first hybrid modular concentrated solar power (CSP) system to operate in Europe. AORA had developed and launched this incredible “Tulip System” – located at the expansive Platforma Solar de Almeria (PSA) outside the southern Spanish city of Almeria.
This TED e-book by British architect Rachel Armstrong, is published this Tuesday, February 7. For all interested in the evolution of architecture for the people of this planet, take a look. New TED Book – Living Architecture – Releases 7 February (via http://greenbuildingelements.com)
There are many who believe nearly 1.5 billion people in the world who live without access to modern forms of energy should have a voice to affect change for the better. Among those with the mission: the Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF). The nonprofit has been working to eliminate energy poverty through the use of solar power and today it announced the launch of “Energy is a Human Right,” a campaign showing support for those living in energy poverty.
The ideas of sustainability and sustainable design are a growing part of today’s product design conversations. But exactly what is sustainable design, and how do you create a greener product? We’ll answer these questions through this Guide to Sustainable Design with interactive content and detailed examples.
With advances in renewable energy lighting products like this LED bulb from Nokero, impoverished areas of the world that have no electricity will begin to enjoy better lives, and school children will be able to read at night — affordably and safely. Capturing Sunlight in a Bulb to Eliminate Kerosene for Lighting (via EcoLocalizer)
This engine designed by Peter Dearman runs on liquid air and leaves no carbon footprint from the exhaust pipe. This means it can compete with hydrogen and electric in the world of zero emissions – all positive news on the renewable energy transportation front.
The story of people the world over who live without electricity is heartbreaking. But in the day and age of renewable energy, more good stories are beginning to emerge. Here is one of them: a young entrepreneur in Mali is building a business to turn lights on for the approximately 99 percent of his countrymen who have no power.
New PV Panel Shows Promise for Solar Green House in Spain (via http://greenbuildingelements.com)
