What Others are Doing Norwegian researchers are trying to develop an underwater hydroelectric power plant that would store electricity under the sea. Learn more about this technology from Science Daily. What You Can Do Sometimes choosing the greener option can seem more expensive, like buying pricey all-natural cleaners or organic food. But you can actually [...]
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What Others are Doing Metallurgists at University of Utah have found a way to create solar cell material using a microwave. This method is inexpensive and uses abundant materials. What You Can Do You can be kinder to the Earth by cutting down on your water consumption, and you don’t have to stop showering to [...]
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What Others are Doing Scientists at Stanford and the US Department of Energy have developed an inexpensive battery with a long lifespan that could improve access to solar and wind energy for electricity. It is a promising development in the shift toward accessible alternative energy. What You Can Do Your AC will be working hard [...]
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What Others are Doing Scientists at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm have developed a new device that uses water to charge the batteries of devices like mobile phones. The device can use either fresh water or salt water, and the water does not have to be completely clean. What You Can Do [...]
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What Others are Doing Scientists have developed a new system to use solar energy at natural gas power plants, ultimately cutting down on fuel consumption by 20 percent. Get the scoop at Science Daily. What You Can Do If you are trying to drink more water, like so many of us are, the first thing [...]
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What Others are Doing An artificial leaf which produces energy from sunlight and water was recently developed which was intended to provide electricity to people in remote areas. The artificial leaf has gained a new feature – it can now heal damage that may be inflicted during the energy production process. What You Can Do [...]
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What Others are Doing Scientists at Virginia Tech have discovered a way to harvest the hydrogen from plants. This development holds great potential for creating an inexpensive, eco-friendly fuel alternative. What You Can Do When you are doing your spring cleaning, it is a good time to also give your home a once-over and see [...]
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What Others are Doing Researchers at the University of Georgia have discovered a way to use carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to create industrial products. This discovery may allow them to use carbon dioxide to create fuel at some point in the future. What You Can Do Shop green by purchasing organic apparel from Global [...]
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What Others are Doing Scientists at the University of Granada have developed a carbon gel that can produce fuel while also reducing carbon dioxide emissions. This holds the potential to reduce both the greenhouse effect and energy costs. What You Can Do You can encourage others to be more environmentally friendly by becoming a Go [...]
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What Others are Doing Scientists at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Research Station have discovered a meteorite measuring 18 kg. This is the largest meteorite to be discovered since 1988. What You Can Do You can help others help the environment by becoming a Go Green Ambassador. It’s easy to sign up online, and they’ll send [...]
