In the context of grid management, we hear a great deal about “ancillary services,” which normally means adding a bit of power to the electricity grid, specifically generated so as to manage seemingly small but extremely important issues like unwanted …
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Using Advanced DNA Testing To Understand Our Earth’s Changing Climate Conditions
Ever wonder exactly what happened after the last ice age? What whacked all those woolly mammoths, and gave rise to our modern-day large herbivores? In particular, what were the consequences of a warming planet, and what can we learn that …
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From Guest Blogger Izzie: Environmentally Friendly Weddings
There are many things to consider when planning your ‘big day’. Which dress should I choose? Should I hire a band or play pre- recorded music? How to organise a reception? Those are just a few of many more questions …
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Take a COOL Guess – the Fun Quiz on Clean Energy. Today’s Topic: McDonald’s French Fries
Question: We’re all familiar with the child obesity issue associated with fast food in the U.S. But what about the effects of the chemical pesticides that are in such heavy use to keep McDonald’s supplied with the 3.5 billion pounds …
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A Couple of Bad Ideas in Renewable Energy
My good friend Henry asked me to check out these two companies: SolarWindow and LiquidSolar. Henry: Thanks for thinking of me. Companies like Solar Window make me nervous.
Electric Commuter Vehicle: Cool Design, But Iffy Sales Proposition
John McMillian writes: At Shockwave Motors, we make electric cars cool by providing a high performance electric roadster (pictured) that’s economical, pollution free, and just plain fun to drive! Our three-passenger roadster has a range of 80 to 100 miles …
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Will Solar Eat Its Own Lunch?
Here’s an article that explores what happens when the penetration of solar PV into the grid mix is so large that it begins to create an over-supply, thus driving the price down for incremental amounts of energy generated from this …
From Guest Blogger "SustainaFreak": Effective Ways to Live More Sustainably in 2015
With Obama unavailing his Clean Power Plan aiming to reduce emissions from America’s power sector 32% by 2013, it seems that global warming has again become a heavily debated topic. However, sustainable living is not just an issue to be …
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Innovation in Dealing with Drought
The idea of “shade balls,” i.e., black plastic balls that float on a body of water to minimize evaporation, is all over the news nowadays, especially as California comes up with increasingly innovative solutions to deal with its drought. But …
From Guest Blogger Brooke Chaplan: Six Steps to Add More Natural Light in Your Home
When you understand how to enhance your home with as much natural light as possible, you reduce the need for artificial light during daylight hours and a major benefit will be how much it saves on your electric bill. In …
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