Last week saw the launch of the very first green fashion magazine called boho. It is printed on 100% recyclable paper with soy-based inks, and unlike other magazines that have a green theme, this one is devoted entirely to fashion. Real fashion–not just hemp and Earth Shoes. We’re talking haute couture here.
Month: August 2008
Wind Power Generated From Kites
Wind Power From Kites
The world over, experiments are under way to generate wind power from kites. Wind power from kites or other objects suspended in air are not new, but have been mostly ignored for decades. The first U.S. patent for such a device was filed in 1966, and similar patents in the States were filed throughout the 1970’s and 1980’s. But these precursors to wind power generators such as KiteGen were simple affairs that generated small amounts of power. Today, prompted by climate change and the need for cheap, clean electricity, they can generate upwards of 10 Megawatts per kite, with larger wind power kite farms projected to generate 100 Megawatts or more. In fact, current projects claim that a single farm, or array of wind power kites, could generate the same electrical output as a Nuclear power plant.
OneHundredMonths – 100 Months for Climate Change
The 100 month countdown
Without positive, permanent action taken RIGHT NOW, the latest estimates say we have 8 years and 4 months before climate change has reached an unstoppable point of build-up. And while the first thought of many is undoubtedly that the naysayers are on their soapboxes again, let’s point out that the report released today in The Guardian, a UK newspaper, says these numbers are based on the conservative outlook.
John McWayne Doesnt Know How Many Houses He Has – Poor Little Guy!
Poor OLD John McWayne, I mean McCain. He forgot how many houses he has! Silly old sod! That must be really tough. I’m going to pass on a handy hint I was taught long ago by my grandfather and use to this very day. Every day I wake up, I …
WebEcoist is Alive!
Well, we’re a day late here unfortunately. It’s funny that this has come along as we are going to do a bit of a rundown of the green blogs we check out regularly. Now, we have another one to check out and add to the list. WebEcoist is a sister …
Why the Future of Renewable Energy Is Now
Reasons Homemade Renewable Energy is a Great Idea: 1. Will reduce CO2 emissions in Great Britain by as much as 30 million tons in 20 years(this is the equivalent of getting rid of half of the trucks in Britain alone) 2. It can serve as a main energy source rather …
Coal, Oil are Not the Solution to Sustainable Energy – What is?
Contrary to good ol’ George Bush’s opinion on future energy sources, offshore drilling and millions of dollars exploring carbon capture techniques are not the answer to our energy needs. Oil companies are enjoying record-breaking profits and George claims there’s hope for the future of solar power – “in parts of the world where the sun shines a lot.”
Hydrogen Powered – The 10 Most Amazing Uses of Hydrogen Fuel
More and more uses for hydrogen as fuel and power alternatives are being experimented with each year. We’re discovering ways to make hydrogen more efficient, more eco-friendly, and more affordable. The past few years have seen tremendous advancements in fuel cell technology and the use of hydrogen. Check out 10 …