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Sound The Alarm

A 2005 shot of Brendan Margison surfing in front of the now-damaged nuclear power... more

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Solar-powered boat circumnavigates the world

The Turanor PlanetSolar will become the first solar-powered boat to circumnavigate the... more

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What's going on with the feed in tariff and solar PV system installation?

Householders with an installation date after 3rd March 2012 will receive 21p per kWh... more

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Solar power project in West Bank angers Israel – Are solar panels an existential threat to Israel too?

Palestinians prepare to lose the solar panels that provide a lifeline Israel is... more

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World's Most Famous Street Goes Green for the Holidays

SmartPlanet... . World’s most famous street goes green for the holidays... more

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Solyndra is just the tip of the iceburg

millions, possibly billions of tax dollars being wasted

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What are the biggest design challenges facing urban areas?

With 1 billion cars worldwide and traffic congestion set to double in 20 years... more

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Nuclear seems the LEAST deadly of all power sources...

According to these numbers, even rooftop solar is more dangerous! On a per TWh basis... more

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Where are the solar panels, Mr. Obama?

Chris Mckibben of 350.0rg asks the question; Where are the solar panels for the White... more

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MIT Researchers Use Viruses To Build More Efficient Solar Panels

Teams of viruses can help build better solar panels by ensuring nanoscale components... more

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BIOTU Solutions in Sustainability for the New Generation

Biotu BioTU is an educational program that promotes modern sustainability in Mexico,... more

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St. Catherine's Montessori School - Houston, TX

First LEED certified K-12 School in Texas. They also teach green practices within the... more

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Scientists develop Solar Cell that Repairs itself!

This is good! Scientists reportedly developed a new solar cell that is able to mimic... more

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The Rink of Fire

The Rockville Maryland Ice Arena is powering almost a third of its energy use from the... more

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A Scientist, His Work, and a Climate Reckoning

The New York Times December 21, 2010 A Scientist, His Work and a Climate Reckoning... more

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Jim Shaban plans an eco-friendly film studio in Ontario

NAFTC Studios are planning a 50,000 sq ft film studio in Windsor, Ontario, Canada -... more

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See The Largest Sea Vessel | ForUsToBe

It looks like it came from some SF movie. The Turanor is a giant catamaran that runs... more

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Green Home Plans - Get started going green today... Do your part for yourself and the Earth, find your eco-friendly home plans and builder...

Green Home Designs - Get started going green today... Do your part for yourself and the Earth, find your eco-friendly home plans and builder...

Types of Self-Generated Power
• Solar – This type of energy harnesses the heat from the sun through the use of solar panels and uses the energy produced to produce electricity for the home and to heat water for household appliances such as heat units and air conditioners, hot water heaters and heated floors.
• Wind- Using wind turbines to produce electricity for your green home is another choice for harnessing the force of nature for alternative energy. Using the power of the wind to produce household electricity can save quite a bit of money for the homeowner. The initial cost of a wind turbine system may seem expensive but is far outweighed by the benefits of the power provided.
• Biodiesel- By burning low emission fuel sources such as corn pellets, wood, or other alternative fuels, energy produced can be used to power homes in virtually any section of the country. This makes for efficient heating and cooling of homes that lessens the use of traditional power sources during critical months of the year.
• Geothermal- This use of the earth’s natural ground temperatures to heat and cool homes allows for a moderate indoor climate to be gained without placing a strain on traditional heating and cooling units by heating or cooling the water employed by these systems to be moderated by the temperature of the ground before it enters the system.

There are a lot of great earth conscious architects and contractors around the country that can aid and assist you in the development and planning of a green, energy efficient home. While the initial costs of putting some of the products and techniques into your new home may seem daunting, the overall benefits and the cost savings are definitely worth the trouble and time.

Visit http://www.usgbc.org/ for the The U.S. Green Building Council
Visit http://www.leapadaptive.com/ one of the Finest Green Architect in America

Finding a green architect who can design the best eco friendly home to fit you and your family’s desires and needs is not easy and will take a little time; but it can its own greatest reward when you see your lowered utility bills. Make sure you find the builders who appeals to your personal tastes and your building desire for a green home from design to occupancy. Also be sure to ensure they follow your green standards and only employ subcontractors who aspire to following the same green building standards.
Authors LeapAdaptive.comGreen Home Designs - Get started going green today... Do your part for yourself and... more

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Weekly Mulch: White House Relents on Solar Panels; Why Congressional Inaction Hasn’t Stopped Green Building

by Rosie Powers, Media Consortium blogger The Obama administration finally agreed... more

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Solar Panels to be Up on The White House

Looks like the US Government is going to add to its large bill with a new project, to... more

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