Australia is planning to go ‘green’ in a big way, to help cut greenhouse gas emissions in Australia’s energy sector over the next 30 years. Two Victorian energy projects are drawing an investment of $125 million.
The first two projects are…
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By next year, Uganda will be building an airport powered by the sun! This solar powered airport will be the first of its kind in Africa. Taking eight months for its construction starting January next year, it would worth US$40million.
To be named…
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Wood pulp is biodegradable and has innovatively been used for labeling the world’s soda and beer cans. Thus, you can wipe your soda can off! Advercan Inc, a Dallas based Beverage Packaging/Media Company, claims that their new label based on…
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It is really saddening to find the daisies and sunflowers of your garden die! Even if you find out some time from your day’s busy schedule, you can’t keep tab of whether your plants are getting sufficient sunlight and water to survive!
Never…
Know whether a plant is getting enough sunlight, water with PlantSense! Read More »
Humidify your home properly when its forced-air heated by countering its drying effects without worrying about using extra electricity! This new energy-wise humidifier does not need electricity for its operation.
You simply have to fill it with…
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Capable of monitoring river water depth and flow, a “grid” of river sensors will be installed in a UK river to predict its impending flooding. This network is capable of producing more accurate and concise data compared to the existing monitoring…
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Japan will be witnessing environmentally friendly fuel cell hybrid trains on actual train tracks from next April.
Developed by East Japan Railway, the ‘New Energy Train’ is powered by a storage battery and two 65KW fuel cells. Capable of running at a..
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A Queensland University of Technology academic is developing a pollution map, being compiled for identifying car and truck emission “hot spots” in south-east Queensland. It is claimed to be the first inventory in the world. It is of ultra-fine…
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Pix: Using proprietary DNA extraction and cloning technologies, scientists have isolated the cellulose-degrading enzymes found in termites and created industrial ethanol production enablers.(Courtesy: University of Toronto)
With the increasing…
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A small band of pioneers have left Basel, Switzerland, last Monday, beginning the first sun-powered Atlantic Ocean crossing. Once their voyage is complete they will surely prove an exemplary to the world showing how feasible it is to cover long…
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