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2011: A Year of Weather Extremes, with More to Come

February 1, 2012

2011 was one of the hottest, wettest, and most dangerous years on record in terms of weather… and may serve as a sign of the “new normal” we’re facing as the climate changes.
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Aflatoxin: A Toxic Potential of Climate Change

January 24, 2012

One of the most toxic and carcinogenic threats in the human food supply is a natural chemical called “aflatoxin”; the chance that it will contaminate a crop is enhanced by drought and/or insect damage – both conditions expected to be more common with the onset of climate change.
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Curbing Climate Change: What We Can Learn From Teenagers

December 12, 2011

On Friday, as I was driving my gas guzzling 4WD shopping (I know, eco-hypocrite), I passed by a high school in town releasing students for the day. Looking at the school bus, pedestrians, cyclists, and cars packed with teenagers, I reminsiced what it was like to be that age when everyone didn’t own their own [...]

Curbing Climate Change: What We Can Learn From Teenagers is a post from: Eco Child's Play

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Nissan LEAF to Employ New Wireless Charging Technology

December 1, 2011

While the Chevy Volt has been making headlines in a not-so-desirable way with its battery fire debacle (any publicity is good publicity probably doesn’t apply here), Nissan LEAF is once again proving itself a more than worthy competitor in the EV market – especially considering the LEAF is an actual EV. Yesterday at the Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan announced its newest wireless charging technology which…

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Flood Damage, Precipitation and Policies in New Jersey’s Bergen County

November 25, 2011

Flood damage is a problem in New Jersey, USA. It is easy to blame the damage on global warming, but local policies contribute the most to flood damage.

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StreetScooter EV | The First Affordable Green Vehicle

November 15, 2011

StreetScooter, a lightweight electric car, is currently in development by a group of 80 engineering firms, electronics companies and auto parts suppliers with the goal of providing a financially sustainable alternative to today’s high cost EVs. It was recently unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show, and with its many innovations proved itself a worthy competitor in the race to offer marketable, affordable green vehicles to the…

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How Much Can You Really Save with Solar?

November 10, 2011

I just returned from the Solar Power International (SPI) show, an annual event for the solar industry, and there were a few things I kept hearing over and over. One was: “It’s simple: People can live better with solar.” The second was: “The price of electricity will rise over the next decade.” Over the last 40 years, Americans have been fortunate to have largely consistent electric rates. But as utility providers need to replace…

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4 Ways to Power Your Home with Green Energy

November 7, 2011

With the rising cost of electricity people are starting to look to alternative ways to power their homes. Think about the increased rent you could charge on your investment property in Sydney! The need to provide electricity using more environmentally friendly methods is also becoming more important. Having solar panels for your home (or investment property) is one method of producing alternative power and…

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6 Alternative Energies Which Could Help Combat Climate Change

November 3, 2011

Image by Fredo / Creative Commons When you hear someone talking about climate change, what is the first thing you think? Most people immediately think about global warming and the environmental controversy about who is to blame for this so-called &#823…

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Nissan Partners in Off-Grid Solar EV Charging Project

November 1, 2011

AllCell Technologies, a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion battery packs, has teamed up with multiple cleantech companies to create a completely off-grid solar EV charging station. Located in Amman, Jordan, the station can charge both a Nissan LEAF and multiple light electric vehicles simultaneously, is off-grid and includes a lithium-ion energy storage system that is protected from the scorching…

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