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Eco Factor: Catalyst to replace expensive platinum to generate hydrogen from water.

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of California, Berkeley have developed a new catalyst that…

For all who desire and appreciate the green cause, Lauren Horn has published an article on eco-bloggers at Energy Authority. The article features interviews of editors of top 7 Blogs with an ‘Energy’ Focus, sending out a message to all…

Eco Factor: Laser creates clouds to call down rain when required.

Scientists at the University of Geneva, Switzerland have reported the first successful test of using lasers to generate small clouds on demand in the lab and in real-world…

Eco Factor: iPod speaker powered by solar energy.

We’ve regularly reported about sustainable devices for music lovers and here is an addition for those who’re looking for an iPod dock that runs on clean solar energy. The Soulra iPod speaker…

Eco Factor: Sustainable greenhouse produces food and renewable electricity.

In an interesting twist in the ever-increasing field of BIPV, which is rapidly turning humble buildings into mini power stations, Solar ReFeel has partnered with Solyndra.

Eco Factor: Portable electronic charger harvests kinetic energy.

First launched at 2009 CES, the nPower PEG, which is being claimed to be the world’s first kinetic energy charger for portable electronic devices, has finally been released. The…

Eco Factor: Portable power source designed to run on saltwater.

The MetalCell is a backup power source that runs on saltwater or urine and can keep a laptop running for more than four hours. The emergency power source is manufactured by a South…

Eco Factor: Cellphone powered by onboard solar panel.

For Vodafone UK subscribers who don’t actually want to spend too much to purchase a next-gen smartphone, the company has unveiled a new ultra low cost handset – the Vodafone 247. The 247…

Eco Factor: Sustainable hotel built partly underground.

Milan-based architect Matteo Thun has created the new KlimaHotel in Bozen, Italy, which is a redesign of the Bella Vista Trafoi. The new hotel, dubbed the Bella Vista, will be the first…

Eco Factor: Bike powered by electric motors.

Volkswagen has unveiled its production-ready folding electric bike. Dubbed Bik.e, the bike has an ingenious folding mechanism that folds it to a footprint identical to that of a car spare tire. The…