Energy Journalist Trapped in Effluent From Electric Power Station
The journalist Stephen Lacey, who podcasts for REW, was caught in the discharge from an electric power station that he was writing about for his magazine.
Solar Panel Installer Tells of Near Death Experience on San Francisco Rooftop
Former solar installer David Llorens nearly plunged four-stories to his death after faulty instructions from the building owner. “Ma’am, what’s the best way to get to your roof? We need to see where we’d put the solar panels and we don’t have a four story ladder.” HER: “I think … [continued]
MTI Micro Unveils Portable Fuel Cell Charger
If you’ve been itching for a portable methanol fuel cell charger, MTI MicroFuel Cells has you covered. The company’s prototype Mobion charger comes with a USB interface and provides up to 25 hours of power with each removable cartridge. A single cartridge can charge the average cell phone over 10 … [continued]
New Chip Could Counteract Cell Phone Radiation
I don’t know about you, but I constantly picture radiation penetrating my brain when I’m talking on my cell phone. Omega Pharma, a Belgian company specializing in health products, claims it has created a device that can calm my fears— a chip that counteracts mobile phone radiation.
New Ford Fusion Hybrid Cars to Promote 'Green' Driving Habits
Ford is set to release its first hybrid sedan, the Ford Fusion, early next year. The fuel efficient car includes a novel ‘Smart Gauge’ dashboard designed to improve mileage and encourage greener driving habits.
GE Launches Incandescent-Shaped CFL Bulb
Do you like the environmental friendliness of CFL bulbs but also enjoy the shape of incandescent bulbs? GE has a solution — the world’s first incandescent-shaped CFL bulb. The 8,000-hour CFL is guaranteed for 5 years based on 4 hours of daily use.
33% of Consumers Want to Buy Greener Electronics
[social_buttons] According to Environmental Leader, via the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), thirty-three percent of consumers plan to buy greener gadgets over the next two years. The report is based on an online survey of over 900 adults. I wonder if any of them are mayors?
Ecofont Uses Up to 20% Less Ink
A Dutch company called SPRANQ has developed a simple yet brilliant way to save ink: the Ecofont. According to the its creators, the font saves up to 20 percent of the ink normally used in printing.
Holiday Gift Guide: The 8 Best Green Gadget Gifts
It’s once again time to start looking at potential holiday gifts for the green techie in your life (or maybe time to tell other people what you want). But don’t worry about spending hours combing the web — we have a bunch of awesome ideas for you right here.
A Solar-Powered Pissing Contest – Who Wins?
Maybe it’s just me. But it seems like you can’t crack open a clean tech blog these days without uncovering a post on The World’s Most Super Duperest Solar Project Ever. In the last month alone we’ve seen everyone from China to Los Angeles rolling out big budget solar plans.
