CleanTechnica » Health http://cleantechnica.com Clean Tech News & Views: Solar Energy News. Wind Energy News. EV News. & More. Tue, 30 Dec 2014 18:48:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.1 Volvo Cars Presents Life-Saving Bike Helmet (Wearable Tech) — 1st In World http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/22/bike-helmet-volvo-talks-drivers/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/22/bike-helmet-volvo-talks-drivers/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2014 22:50:59 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=76677 Avoiding accidents just got easier. A 2-way communication — between a bicycle helmet and a connected car — detects and offers proximity alerts to Volvo drivers and to bicyclists. The technology warns both car and bike traveler of oncoming traffic and triggers an auto-braking faculty in the Volvo. This first-in-the-industry safety technology offers a solution to offset and do away with

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/16/uv-light-systems-clean-water/feed/ 16 Annual Transit Savings = $9,569 In US (On Average) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/14/annual-transit-savings-9569-us-average/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/14/annual-transit-savings-9569-us-average/#comments Sun, 14 Dec 2014 14:16:51 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=76330 How we move about — to work, to play, for health needs, etc. — contributes to economic well-being as well as personal health (or lack thereof). People in record numbers are now choosing public transit services. Health as a way of life — instead of something we work on once in a while — is important. This is one thing probably

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/08/50-big-ideas-shaping-future-electric-mobility/feed/ 3 The Strongest Fracking Rules In America http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/06/strongest-fracking-rules-america/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/06/strongest-fracking-rules-america/#comments Sat, 06 Dec 2014 19:44:21 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=75968 Last summer Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection revealed that in 245 cases it had “determined that a private water supply was impacted by oil and gas activities.” Not too long after that, a joint study from the British Geological Survey and Durham University reported water contamination associated with 6% of Pennsylvania’s gas wells. There have been

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/06/strongest-fracking-rules-america/feed/ 23 $235 Billion = Annual Cost Of Air Pollution In EU http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/06/235-billion-cost-air-pollution-eu/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/06/235-billion-cost-air-pollution-eu/#comments Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:30:46 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=75516 The European Environment Agency published a report recently stating that air pollution cost the EU up to $235 billion for the year 2012. Most of this air pollution is generated by coal-fired power plants. (In the US, the cost of coal-based pollution has been estimated to be $500 billion, but that goes beyond air pollution.)

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/06/235-billion-cost-air-pollution-eu/feed/ 8 Wind Industry Is An Economic Shot In The Arm http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/01/wind-industry-economic-shot-arm/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/01/wind-industry-economic-shot-arm/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2014 18:21:28 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=75691 It’s still a tough job market for many people in many sectors. Politicians and policymakers speak of job creation, but if they are serious about that, they have to recognize the jobs and job-creation potential in the renewable energy sector. The renewable energy sector has helped to replace jobs lost when other manufacturing sectors and technical trades moved

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/29/november-transit-savings-803/feed/ 9 “Islanding” On Islands: Microgrids Set To Bring Affordable Power To Remote Locations Worldwide http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/28/islanding-islands-microgrids-set-bring-affordable-power-remote-locations-worldwide/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/28/islanding-islands-microgrids-set-bring-affordable-power-remote-locations-worldwide/#comments Fri, 28 Nov 2014 17:28:52 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=75555 By Ryan Gilchrist With over 1.3 billion people still without electricity and many more lacking access to reliable power, expanding access to energy remains crucial. Overwhelmingly, remote islands have relied on expensive and “dirty” fossil fuels for their energy. While this technology has helped in bringing electricity to millions, it is failing to meet the

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/20/nonrenewable-power-strikes-hardest-least-us-videos/feed/ 0 Origins Movie: “The Planet is an Ecosystem of Life, and We Are Part of that Ecosystem” http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/19/origins-movie-planet-ecosystem-life-part-ecosystem/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/19/origins-movie-planet-ecosystem-life-part-ecosystem/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2014 11:33:16 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=75185 The title of this article is a quote from Tom Malterre, co-author of the Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook, which is online for only a few days (link at bottom or article). This is a movie about how we have left the natural connection to the planet. The movie investigates how this has happened, the incredible

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/11/industry-leaders-svtcs-2014-solar-scorecard/feed/ 0 Improving & Increasing Mass Transit With Wi-Fi http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/01/improving-increasing-mass-transit-wi-fi/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/01/improving-increasing-mass-transit-wi-fi/#comments Sat, 01 Nov 2014 18:41:54 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=74078 Automobile traffic produces air pollution, chokes cities, and wastes time. Mass transit is one of the best options for change. Many of us would ride mass transit if it was readily available. But I think many more would be inclined to ride if the metro offered internet access. Extra Wi-Fi time instead of the stasis of looking at

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