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Homeowners, small businesses install turbines to cut long-term energy costs
Steve and Sue Kirkham's home sits atop a hill where the wind can be strong enough to mute conversations and rattle lawn chairs. Instead of complaining, they decided to harness its power.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Apr 25, 2009 |
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Gingrich says climate bill will punish Americans
(AP) -- Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says a Democratic proposal to limit global warming pollution will "punish the American people" with higher energy costs and lost jobs. Gingrich appeared before a ...
Apr 24, 2009 |
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Warner: Climate change a national security issue
(AP) -- Former Vice President Al Gore, a leading voice on climate change, urged lawmakers Friday to overcome partisan differences and pass legislation to curb greenhouse gases.
Apr 24, 2009 |
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Climate heavy-hitters to address House panel
(AP) -- Former Vice President Al Gore called a House bill that would curb the gases blamed for global warming the most important legislation ever in Congress.
Apr 24, 2009 |
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Empire State Building going green
The Empire State Building is being converted into an eco-friendly skyscraper, transforming the landmark into a "green" architectural marvel as part of a multimillion-dollar upgrade, officials said Monday.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Apr 07, 2009 |
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Long-necked dinos didn't reach for the skies
A fondly-held belief about long-necked sauropods, the giant four-footed dinosaurs beloved of monster movies and children, is most probably untrue, a dino expert said on Wednesday.
Mar 31, 2009 |
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Researchers evaluate highway rest areas for wind power
Illinois is the Prairie State and home to the Windy City. And sometimes, when standing out in that prairie and feeling the wind racing across the state, you begin to wonder if there is anything between here and Kansas that ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Mar 20, 2009 |
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Optimum running speed is stride toward understanding human body form
(PhysOrg.com) -- Runners, listen up: If your body is telling you that your pace feels a little too fast or a little too slow, it may be right.
Mar 19, 2009 |
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How Much Energy Goes Into Making a Bottle of Water?
(PhysOrg.com) -- Most people who buy bottled water have access to clean drinking water virtually for free (in the US, tap water costs less than a penny per gallon, on average). Nevertheless, the consumption ...
Mar 17, 2009 |
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Shredding corn silage could produce more ethanol at less cost
(PhysOrg.com) -- A Purdue University researcher has found a way to get more bang for fewer bucks when it comes to processing cellulosic material to make ethanol.
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Feb 23, 2009 |
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There's money to be saved in solar
A series of solar panels on the roof converts the sun's rays to electricity, the electricity then flows through cables to the circuit breaker, where it's consumed in the building. The result -- a reduction in energy costs.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Feb 17, 2009 |
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