Book Review: Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth and Happiness
Is It Possible To Convert To 100% Wind Power? With all the talk of going green, the question had been thrown out many times if there will ever be a time that we can use nothing but renewable energy to power our world. A small island in Denmark is trying answer that question with a resounding yes as they power up every single [.]Posted in: Wind Farms, Wind Power, Wind Turbines |
| Alternative Energy Grows in Europe Wind and solar technology made up over half of Europes new electricity generating capacity in 2009, as the number of new coal and nuclear facilities fell More wind capacity was installed in Europe during 2009 than any other electricity-generating technology, according to statistics released today by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). Wind accounted for 39 per cent of increased European energy capacity, ahead of gas (26 per cent) and solar (16 per cent). In contrast, the nuclear and coal power sectors decommissioned more megawatts of capacity than they installed in 2009, with a total of 1,393 MW of nuclear and 3,200 MW of coal decommissioned. |
The Micron May Change the Way We Travel The carbon footprint that automobiles leave is about to change, and that change is going to happen much sooner than we think. While it is unlikely that the Micron will replace every car on the road, it will present a very interesting alternative to daily travel. This unique design is eye catching and more [.]Posted in: Electric Cars, Industry, Transportation |
Jet Engines the Inspiration for New Wind Power Technology Wind power has recently received a nice boost as one of the hottest forms of energy on the market. When comparing the recent market growth against all forms of energy, both renawables and non-renewables, wind turbines seem to be jumping to the head of the pack. While it still has a way to go [.]Posted in: Inventions, Wind Power, Wind Turbines |
| Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars Arrive Hydrogen fuel cell-powered cars are now in the hands of consumers, with more on the way. These custom-made cars from Chevrolet, Honda and BMW are paving the way for production models of the future.  |
| Maryland Watermen Keep Open Mind Towards Future and Catch Shares Over a half a foot of snow couldnt keep watermen away from the East Coast Commercial Fishermen's & Aquaculture Trade Exposition in Ocean City, Maryland this past weekend. The states biggest fishing association, the Maryland Watermens Association, organized a weekend full of events and seminars highlighting issues on watermens minds. Environmental Defense Fund had the [.] |
| Book Review: Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth and Happiness Have you ever gone shopping for a particular item, and after scanning shelf after shelf of virtually indistinguishable options, you throw the box bearing the EUR |