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London and San Francisco Reveal Solar Bus Shelters

London and San Francisco Reveal Solar Bus Shelters

Do you find waiting for your bus to arrive a drain on your energy? You may feel a little differently now as London and San Fransisco each unveil solar-powered bus shelters that can generate enough electricity to power your home!The London bus shelter—the first...

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Earth Day 2016 with Solar Impulse 2

Earth Day 2016 with Solar Impulse 2

How did you celebrate Earth Day 2016? Around the world trees were planted, rivers and streams cleaned, and countless events were held with the united goal of ensuring our planet's health and humanity's future.Impressively, Solar Impulse 2 joined the day of...

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GE Global Research Unveils New Turbine

GE Global Research Unveils New Turbine

It's the size of a desk and can power 10,000 homes! Looks like there's a new renewable energy super hero in town...the 10 kilowatt watt supercritical carbon dioxide turbine!As far back as 2012 there were rumors of a carbon dioxide run turbine on the horizon...

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Hempearth Creates First Airplane Fuelled by Hemp

Hempearth Creates First Airplane Fuelled by Hemp

Dude, where's my plane? Canadian company Hempearth creates the world's first airplane made from and fueled by hemp!Different parts of the hemp plant have been used for centuries to create many different types of products including consumer textiles, medicine,...

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  • The Quiet Pennsylvania Town Facing a Data Center Boom
    Archbald, Pennsylvania, a borough of fewer than 8,000 people, may soon be home to five massive data centers that, when completed, would rank among the largest now in the world. While residents are worried that data centers will strain the electric grid and drive up power bills, officials are clearing the way for these projects, […]
  • As Iran War Drives up Gas Prices, Interest in EVs Grows
    Since President Trump launched the latest bombing campaign against Iran, the price of a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. has climbed by 20 percent. The spike in fuel costs has reportedly driven a surge in interest in electric cars.Read more on E360 →
  • Medieval Farms Were a Boon for Biodiversity, Research Finds
    In parts of Europe, the diversity of plants was greatest in the years before the Black Death, at a time when small farms and pastures existed alongside grasslands and forests, new research reveals. The findings show how, under the right conditions, farms can be a boon to nature.Read more on E360 →

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