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by egsiii | May 8, 2017 | Solar
5-8-2017: Buffalo News: Installing solar panels on roofs in Amherst is about to get easier and more affordable with the launch of a new town program. Participants in the “Solarize Amherst” campaign can expect to save 10 percent through discounted group rates the town...
by egsiii | Apr 24, 2017 | 3R's
Isolated communities often lack garbage disposal infrastructure, meaning it’s hard to either truck out the trash or process it on-site. The Trashpresso is designed to lighten the load a little, as a semi-portable, solar-powered plant that turns trash into tiles. [...
by egsiii | Apr 21, 2017 | Wind
While an outdoor adventure is a great time to switch off from the digital world, the modern mountaineer or connected camper might still want to send some snaps to social media. Battery life usually limits that luxury, but there’s a tent-load of gadgets...
by egsiii | Apr 17, 2017 | Solar
According to the latest report by the World Health Organization, nearly two billion people lack access to clean drinking water. To address this problem, researchers from UC Berkeley and MIT have created a solar-powered device that can be used in places like the desert...
by egsiii | Apr 14, 2017 | Solar
Another example of how solar can bring businesses and jobs to a town that promotes solar! Construction is expected to begin at the end of this week or early next week on a $5.6 million drug compounding facility in the Riverview Solar Technology Park in the Town...
by egsiii | Apr 13, 2017 | Solar
Delivering more bang for your buck is one thing but is renewable energy ready to face off with fossil fuels? With falling investment costs and renewable power capacity hitting a record high last year, a new UN report is optimistic about its prospects. [ More ]
by egsiii | Apr 10, 2017 | Solar
Useful as they are, most rooftop solar panels aren’t exactly subtle. A few months ago, Tesla unveiled a solar system that was built right into the roof tiles themselves, but if you’re not looking to retile your entire roof, the company is now offering an...
by egsiii | Apr 4, 2017 | 3R's, Tech
When it comes to clothing, being both environmentally-conscious and fashionable can be tricky. Old clothes can be given away, of course, but they still ultimately end up in the landfill. That’s why scientists have devised a method of essentially “melting...
by egsiii | Apr 4, 2017 | Solar
Already used to break water down into hydrogen and oxygen, and in turn create liquid fuels and electricity, artificial leaves now have another string to their bow. A Harvard team has turned artificial leaves into low-cost, portable fertilizer factories. Click Here To...
by egsiii | Apr 3, 2017 | Tech
Engineering students at Clarkson University are trying to design a new generation of snowmobiles that run cleaner, are quieter, and are more fuel efficient. Jack LaDuke reports from the campus of Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York. Click Here To Watch Video...
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