Airplanes and jets have become part of everyday life since the first flight more than a century ago. Solar aviation, on the other hand, is finally nearing perfection after decades of exploration. The first functional solar cells were introduced in 1954 – 2 decades later, in 1974, the first solar powered airplane made its virgin flight. The small-scale model was the first of many attempts to power aircraft with the sun…
Alternative Energy
Alternative Energy
Green Politicians: 10 eco-friendly additions to Washington
Change is coming to Washington. Greed is out, and Green is in! Here are 10 of our favorite fresh new faces: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfLaQUD86Mw[/youtube] Steven Chu, Secretary of Energy Here’s a nice change, blasting the Energy Department out of its fossilized, fossil-fuel state and into the 21st Century. Instead of an oil …
5 Weird Ideas That May Improve the Planet
The technological advancements we continue to make, especially in sustainable innovation, never cease to amaze me – especially when they’re as strange and weird as the green ideas featured in this post! Could a tornado be the source of your electricity in the future? Will we wash our dead straight down the drain? Read on to learn more strange ideas that could improve the planet…
Top 15 Eco Innovations of the 21st Century
We recently posted the top 10 eco innovations of the 20th century; now, as we get another year closer to the end of the first decade of a new millennium, we’ll take a look at the most innovative green advancements made so far in the 21st century…
18 Last-Minute Green Gadgets for the Holidays
Have you finished your holiday shopping? There’s just a few days left to pick up any last-minute gifts – and we have some green gadgets that you don’t want to miss! The retro-reminiscent solar powered wreath above is available from Solar Santa for about $49.99.
Top 10 Eco Innovations of the 20th Century
We’ve come a long way with green technology over the past century but not every eco innovation from the past is worth forgetting…
Modern Space with Yesteryear’s Footprint – Sustainable Housing for the 21st Century
Sustainable housing and green building solutions play the most important role in creating a sustainable planet. While our cars, trucks, and SUVs are major contributors to global warming, the buildings we live, work, and shop in are the biggest culprits.
18 Free Green Ebooks Worth Reading
Whether you like to read, enjoy learning new things, or just need a good resource to make your life a little greener – check out these free eco ebooks and satisfy your literary cravings: