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Wireless Electric Car Charging
How would you like to pull into your driveway, or any other public parking area and have your electric car charged wirelessly? Sound like science fiction? Not anymore, a U.S. based tech company WiTricity has developed technology that could eventually enable a plug-in electric or plug-in hybrid to be charged. . .
Nationwide Recycling Contest Inspires Kids
There is a new recycling program that has motivated schools around the country to collect recyclable containers. The new program is the brainchild of the Dream Machine Recycle Rally people. The program sponsors a national contest for all schools. The object of the contest is whichever school collects the most. . .
Earth Day’s Commercialization
I have mixed feelings about Earth Day. I think it is important to draw attention to the plight of the planet, particularly in light to the events that have occurred this past year, and the continuing impact they have had. Particularly the Gulf spill and lack of a global climate. . .
Pot’s Inefficient Carbon Footprint
Depending on where your personal opinion falls on pot smoking you may take this next bit of news as another reason to legalize it, or to find another way to keep it illegal. A new study reveals that indoor marijuana production carries a rather large carbon footprint. Lawrence Berkeley National. . .
Lobster Golf Balls
It’s Monday morning and we have snow on the ground. Yes snow. April showers bring May flowers as the saying goes, not sure what snow will do to all of the budding plants in my area. But, it’s Chicago and hey anything can happen. The biggest grumblers about the weather. . .
Blueberries Can Fight Fat
Blueberries have been found to contain antioxidants that provide health benefits to your metabolic function through their ability to scavenge free radicals from your system. These same antioxidants can be found in other fruits such as blackberries, raspberries, and grapes. A new study from the University of Texas has found. . .
Painted Landscapes
If you live in the arid southwestern part of these United States you normally have three options in landscaping. One, plant a xeriscaped yard, as desert landscapes are known in this part of the country. It’s a landscape that mimics the natural one found in the southwest. Two, try to. . .
Healthy Benefits Of Fasting
Fasting has been primarily associated with religious traditions. But, a new study shows that an occasional fast can have healthy benefits for your heart. The Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Utah has shown that periodic fasting is good for you and your heart. According to the researchers fasting can. . .
Organic Groups Sue Monsanto
Monsanto has been sued by a bevy of family farmers, small businesses and organizations from within the organic agricultural community. The Public Patent Foundation (PUBPAT) issued the suit on their collective behalf. There are 270,000 individuals who are part of this suit. The suit is a preemptive action to protect. . .
Another Call For Oil Import Cuts
The President today called for a 30% reduction in oil imports. Citing the political instability of the Middle East as one of the main reasons to reduce our oil imports, the President is following the same script first offered by President Nixon when the first oil embargo hit the U.S.. . .
Faux Hybrid
When is a hybrid car not a hybrid car? The concept of a hybrid car is one that combines batteries and gas to achieve significantly higher mileage ratings. The emphasis here has to be on the significant. Some of the models that achieve that end result are the Chevy Volt,. . .
World Water Day To Focus On Cities
March 23 is World Water Day. It is an international event to help focus attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Since 1993 each World Water Day has highlighted a specific aspect of freshwater. This year its focus is Water For Cities:. . .
Have A Little PGPR In Your Chocolate
Chocolate is well known for its particular attributes in human society. The manufacture of chocolate starts with a cacao pod, which is, harvested from a cacao tree a tropical tree that only grows within 20 degrees latitude of the equator. Big corporate chocolate manufacturers like Hershey’s do not sell true. . .
Pee The Newest Hydrogen Powerhouse
Staying hydrated is key in keeping our bodies in tiptop shape. But, staying hydrated may now have significant energy producing implications. Pee power done right can be a source of fuel to create hydrogen energy. Researchers at Ohio University have invented a way to create hydrogen fuel from urine. Ammonia. . .
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