Dell, HP Cut PC Power Consumption 2010For both laptop and desktop computers, Dell plans to cut power consumption as part of its required work on compliance with the EPA’s EnergyStar 5.0 standard, reports Mark Hachman of pcmag.com. HP earlier said it would cut power use of “volume” PCs by 25 percent, relative to 2005. In […]
Easy Being GreenValcucine Green WallWhen I was a young Architect I remember asking a senior partner in the large firm where I worked how he was going to integrate his design into the landscape.
Healing the OceanHere are a few suggestions if you wish to learn more about the oceans in general, and acidification in particular.AcidificationI urge you to watch Dr. Jane Lubchencos fascinating, jargon-free testimony before the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming hearing, "The State of Climate Science" held on December 2, 2009. Lubchenco, a […]
Asbestos Use Today: information from a readerAsbestos is still imported and used in the U.S. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. imported and used an estimated 1,820 tons of asbestos in 2007; see this PDF file from the USGS, please click only if you want to download the PDF. Also, the U.S. House […]
Energy Day and Night from Solar/Fuel Cell CombinationSplitting Water by efficient, catalyzed electrolysis to give hydrogen and oxygen gases, and combining this with solar cells for the generation of electricity; See video link.
Hof HouseHof House - Studio Granda ArchitectsThe cold weather here in Ann Arbor reminded me of one of my favorite buildings of […]
Welcome to Restoration and Resilience!The Coastal Louisiana Restoration team at Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is working to protect the wetlands of the Mississippi River Delta. This region provides important services for southern Louisiana and the nation as a whole, but its disappearing at an alarming rate. As each acre of threatened marshland subsides or erodes […]
Local Seafood is Key to Florida Keys CultureA few weeks ago, I attended
The Superb Grid vs. the SuperGridPlease see the article by Sam Carana on how a larger and simultaneously more local grid can be implemented, to capture as much of the electricity being generated as possible. Read about how many parts of Europe already have surplus electricity and countries are linking their grids together toimprove efficiency.
Hydrogen […]
Biofuel OptionsCurrently there are several biofuel options. One of them is based on crops high in sugar or starch and then use yeast fermentation to produce ethyl alcohol (ethanol).
Book Review: Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth and HappinessHave you ever gone shopping for a particular item, and after scanning shelf after shelf of virtually indistinguishable […]
Toyota has the most fuel efficient line of cars in the USToyota, as reported by Jamie Lendino of ExtremeTech, has the most fuel efficient line of cars in the US, with an average of 29.7 mpg for actual vehicles sold. Results are based on the 2007 model year. Discussion in the forum goes into upcoming […]