A recent article appearing in the MIT Technology Review described the exciting potential for using wood-based computer chips instead of the silicon-based chips which currently enjoy almost universal application. Whereas silicon chips are fairly rigid in usage as a transistor, wood can be processed into nano cellulose paper to provide a flexible, translucent plate which requires […]
Continue ReadingIf you’re interested in breaking into the green job market, there’s good news within the industry. According to a report by the Environmental Defense Fund, jobs within renewable energies are increasing 12 times faster than the rest of the U.S. economy. Although President Trump has consistently supported fossil fuels over renewable energy sources, the EDF’s […]
Continue ReadingU.S. automaker, Karma Automotive, is set to make a mark in the car manufacturing industry with its first and only Revero model. This is considered to be one of the most expensive among the electric cars on the market today. It is costly at $130,000, which is comparable to a fully loaded Tesla Roadster which […]
Continue ReadingPeople looking to buy a new car do not have to look any further than purchasing a hybrid. Owning these cars is great for many reasons, but most people like them because of the lower cost for fuel, and it does not put out nearly as many fuel emissions. It is probably one of the […]
Continue ReadingSolar energy has improved over the years, but it’s far from perfect. Experts still need to find ways to increase the efficiency of solar cells and maximize their output. They also need to develop the technology that will make solar panels more affordable for ordinary consumers or at least justify their high upfront costs. Materials […]
Continue ReadingA team of researchers from Ruhr-Universität Bochum have found out how green algae produce an enzyme that’s used in creating renewable hydrogen. This discovery can be used to understand how hydrogen can be produced through biotechnological means and eventually used to supplement or even replace fossil fuels as an energy source. Hydrogenase production in […]
Continue ReadingIt is undeniable that people look for batteries that can last through the day. In fact, there are many who use portable battery chargers in order to keep their devices going with hours of use. Well, there is great news for people who desire longer lasting batteries for their modern lifestyle. Modern batteries might not […]
Continue ReadingEvery presidency has its agenda, and that agenda will never gel with the viewpoints of every single American to be sure; as they say, there’s no pleasing everybody, and that has never been more true than when it comes to the environment. President-Elect Donald Trump has been outspoken about a great many things and has […]
Continue ReadingGreen energy is great, and it’s taken us long enough. But finally we can have and use various methods for capturing energy both at home and at your business. However, with the advent of green technology also comes the sometimes tricky maintenance required to keep them working. Here you can find a quick reminder regarding […]
Continue ReadingA team of Dutch inventors from tech start-up, Envinity Group, came up with a solution to minimize air pollution and from which the whole world may benefit from in the near future. The invention is a giant outside air vacuum cleaner that will filter fine and ultra-fine toxic particles present in the atmosphere. According to […]
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