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Green Energy

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

Green energy is the term used to describe sources of energy that are considered to be environmentally friendly and non-polluting, such as geothermal, wind, and solar power and also hydroelectric. Green energy sources are often considered “green” because they are perceived to lower carbon emissions and create less pollution.
In the media, Green energy is [...]

Nualgi – Algae for Bio-remediation and Biodiesel

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

A few days ago we received confirmation that Nualgi boosts growth of Green Algae too. We had been using Nualgi for Diatom algae only in the past.
However the new development opens up more vistas for Nualgi – since green algae is a source of biodiesel.
In natural ponds where both Diatoms and Green Algae are [...]

Less Drag Equals Better Gas Mileage

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Reducing the drag imposed on an automobile by air flowing over its surface has potential to improve gas mileage. This idea should not be surprising because auto engineers have been studying the problem for decades. In fact, engineers and scientists have been studying this problem for over 100 years because it impacts automobiles, [...]

The Effects of Solar Energy

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

With all the talk regarding solar energy for many years its time has finally come. The gradual inevitable depletion of natural resources has made alternative sources an absolute must. It’s now a matter of time and we’ll determine the eventual new leader. A lot of money and resources are now being spent to find the [...]

Free Wind Power In Your Community?

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

The Costs Of Free Energy
A small town in northern Maine has recently been offered free and clean electricity for the next 20 years. There is, however, one catch to this opportunity – 400 ft windmills are to be placed along a ridge surrounding a nearby lake. There is both support and opposition to [...]

Solar Energy Is Up – But Wind Power Also Surging

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

In a recent survey of the alternative energy industry shows Solar has experienced the most rapid economic growth over the past 12 months – but Wind Power is also surging and has the most momentum going forward.
The survey – which focused on industry trends and opportunities – was completed August 4, 2008, and a total [...]

Green Investing to Drive the Financial Market

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

With the energy crisis at hand, more people have become conscious of being more environmental friendly and more people are starting to change their habits.
It will take much longer for societies to embrace green habits and change their way of thinking, but progress is being made. Right now, green marketing doesn’t work because it [...]

How will Alternative Energy Help the Poor?

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Nearly 1.4 billion people in the World suffer from extreme poverty. Extreme poverty is defined as someone who cannot match living on $1.25 per day in the U.S. in 2005. This definition has been adopted by the United Nations and the World Bank to evaluate the World’s economic status.¹
How many people do you [...]

Geothermal Energy Heating Up As Google Fuels Investment

Monday, August 25th, 2008

Geothermal energy has gained a lot of supporters over the last couple of years as an alternative energy source. As the technology of geothermal energy has advanced, so has the interest in incorporating it into the overall energy demand.
Geothermal took a big move forward this past week as Google announced it was investing $10.25 [...]

Alternative Energy and Commercial Transportation

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

A healthy economy is one that participates in foreign import and export business. It’s no surprise that foreign exports play a significant role in the economies in Southeast Asia – seemingly every toy or gadget is manufactured in this part of the World. Rising costs of transportation, however, threaten those businesses relying on [...]