Solar Power: Disruptive Innovation in the Global Energy Market
Photo Credit: Some rights reserved by Mountain/\Ash on Flickr. The battle to advance renewable energy against the strongholds of fossil fuel is being fought on many sides. But it could…
Solar-Powered Charging for Smartphones
The smartphone revolution has changed the way we connect and communicate today. Sadly, ‘unplugged’ and “24/7 mobile connectivity” are still yet to co-exist in the reality of mobile users’ daily…
Cardboard Cathedral in Christchurch, NZ Now Open
ChristChurch Cardboard Cathedral, the self-proclaimed world’s only cathedral built mainly of cardboard, has opened its doors for services this August. The cardboard cathedral, located in Latimer Square, Christchurch, will serve…
Glowing Trees as Future Streetlights
What if we use trees to light our streets instead of electric street lamps? This is the burning question that Antony Evans, project manager of the incredibly successful Glowing Plant…
The Eco Lowdown on Toilet Paper
Toilet paper is one of those little things we often don’t think about…until we notice we’ve run out, of course. In fact, people on loos without toilet paper have gone…
German Research Develops Batteries that Last for Decades
Lithium-ion batteries may be quite energy dense, but they are not particularly known to be long lasting. They still suffer from the same charge cycle limitations as any other battery.…
Looking Forward to International Coastal Cleanup Day 2013
International Coastal Cleanup Day is just around the corner, and I’m excited to walk the shores of our local beaches at sunrise once again. Together with thousands of other volunteers,…
The Tesla Model S Electric Car Achieves Highest NHTSA Safety Score (5.4 Stars)
In a press release recently published, Tesla Motors announced that its Model S has achieved the highest safety rating ever awarded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Not only…
Six UK Coastal ‘Canaries in the Mine’ Species Highlight Risk from Climate Change
United Kingdom’s increasingly dynamic coastline is putting wildlife and habitats at risk. This is the key finding of a recently released study from the National Trust, reports The Guardian. UK’s coastline is…
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Saving Energy in the Home [Infographic]
Saving Energy in the Home Infographic: Brought to you by Ovo Energy the cheaper, greener and simpler energy supplier. Some of the key points in the infographic above are: Gas…