Tag Archives: renewable energy

Renewable Energy, Solar and the Ultimate Power of the Sun

Image by Mike Behnken / Creative Commons I have seen a number of posts recently pertaining to famous quotes on a variety of different topics. One post I haven’t seen, however, is something about renewable energy, solar and the power … Continue reading

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Wind Powered Energy Going Far Beyond The Traditional Turbine

Image by Charles Cook / Creative Commons With Google recently investing a hundred million dollars into the world’s largest wind farm, alternative energies continue to be a hot topic amongst environmentalists, businesses, corporations, governments and investors alike. Opting for a … Continue reading

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6 Alternative Energies Which Could Help Combat Climate Change

Image by Fredo / Creative Commons When you hear someone talking about climate change, what is the first thing you think? Most people immediately think about global warming and the environmental controversy about who is to blame for this so-called … Continue reading

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Solar Edition of the Weekly Greens

Image by Stefano Paltera, U.S. Dept of Energy / Creative Commons Happy Monday! This week I decided to start off the week with a solar edition of my weekly greens. There has been so much, good and not so good, … Continue reading

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7 Eco Tips to Help Improve Your Energy

Energy is something each one of us uses every day. From coal-powered energy to renewable energy to the energy our bodies use to get through the day. Energy is an integral part of our lives. So what steps can each … Continue reading

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6 Futuristic Eco-Inventions (w/videos)

Image by crazyegg95 Over the years there have been many futuristic inventions or gadgets that we’ve read about, saw on different TV shows or even saw in the movies. Everything from robots that cooked and cleaned to cars that flew … Continue reading

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Scottish Island Cuts CO2 Emissions in Half

I’m sure you are wondering how an island can manage to cut their CO2 emissions in half.  Well, it started like this…just a few short years ago the residents of the Isle of Eigg did not have access to 24-hour … Continue reading

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First Zero Energy School About To Be In Session

Earlier this year I shared the good news that Richardsville Elementary School was working towards becoming the first net-zero energy public school. As you can imagine, that is quite an undertaking and will be quite an accomplishment when it opens. … Continue reading

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Tidal Energy

It seems like almost every day a new type of renewable energy resource is popping up. Especially in the wake of an incident such as the recent Gulf Oil Spill, renewable energies like wind, solar and even tidal power are gaining more and more interest. So, let’s take a look at tidal energy for a moment. Continue reading

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Solar: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Solar energy is a hot topic these days. Solar power, along with other forms of alternative power, continue to gain popularity not only with individuals but with companies, governments, manufacturers, etc. You may be aware that global wind energy took a … Continue reading

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