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China vs the EU – Solar Trading Begins
The combative talks between China and the EU, about the pricing of solar panels and related components have come to an end with the Chinese exporters agreeing to a lowest acceptable price for their wares. The China Chamber of Commerce Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products led the talks on behalf of Chinese […]
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Report: The Ford C-Max Hybrid Minivan Does Not Deliver the Advertised Fuel Economy Rating
Fuel economy is the biggest selling point for hybrid cars. People who want to save money on gas often opt for hybrids, which despite their higher purchase price, can help you save money on the long run, since they are far more fuel efficient than conventional cars. That’s why it’s no wonder they have gained […]
Read MoreCurrent Trends in Queensland Solar Power
Planning concerns, a change in government and private investment, are all issues that are affecting the trajectory of current trends in solar power in Queensland on the Gold Coast in Australia. The sweeping in of the new Coalition Government will see significant changes to solar power in these areas. The Abbott Government intends to scrap […]
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A Review of Some of The Best Hybrid Sports Cars
When you think of sports cars, chances are that “environmentally friendly” isn’t the first descriptor that springs to mind! However, the latest crop of sports cars are now more efficient than ever before, making it possible to find a car that’s not only fun to drive but eco-friendly as well. As environmentalism goes more mainstream […]
Read MoreThe Three Pillars of Sustainability
Sustainability is a crucial component for any large-scale plan in the world today. While the subject has always been central to the viability of any endeavor, its importance has become increasingly clear in a world without frontiers. The days in which people could count on a limitless supply of materials and manpower are long gone. […]
Read MoreBest Electric Cars? BMW’s i3 and i8 Go Into Production This Year
In 2009, German car manufacturer BMW announced that they were going to start putting more efforts into making environmentally-friendly vehicles. The BMW i8 The first vehicle that came out as a result of these efforts was the i8 concept, which was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show. It’s a plug-in hybrid vehicle that is […]
Read MoreCarbon or Water? What’s your greatest footprint?
What’s your greatest footprint? Every single human being leaves footprints on Earth. Yes, even you! It can either be a carbon or a water footprint, for instance, but it’s always a heritage that you leave behind for future generations, and one that you want to reduce as much as you can. How can I do […]
Read MoreThe Green Living Carnival - 8th Edition
Welcome to the eighth edition of the Green Living Carnival! It is a weekly blog carnival featuring articles on sustainability, energy efficiency, and green living. IBM develops solar collector to Harness the Energy of 2,000 suns. ABB has a very cool info-graphic about the Future of Solar PV Panels. Rob Graumans presents Perspective on Renewable Energy from a Non-engineer or Physicist posted at The […]
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The Green Living Carnival - 7th Edition
Welcome to the seventh edition of the Green Living Carnival! It is a weekly blog carnival featuring articles on sustainability, energy efficiency, and green living. This week’s edition is mostly about gardening at home. Steve Jackson presents 30 Blogs Detailing How to Create Your Own Backyard Herb Garden posted at Housekeeping, saying, “you can create your own herb […]
Read MoreStudy: Green Cars Could Lower Emissions 80% by 2050
A March 2013 report by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) tells us that future tech cars using alternative fuels such as ethanol, biodiesel, electricity and hydrogen will reduce the US car and small truck greenhouse gas emissions to 20% of its current levels by the year 2050. This reduction will translate into a 10% […]
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