In: Energy & Tech

Carbon Dioxide Power Plants: Could The Greenhouse Gas Be Used To Generate Electricity?
07/31/2013

What if the carbon dioxide (CO2) produced by power plants while they generate electricity could be converted into a source of additional electricity?

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Rubbee TurnsRegular Bicycles into Electric Vehicles
07/30/2013

A throttle, installed on the handlebars, stays on the bike with or without the drive.

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Scientists Developing Self-Healing Concrete With Micro-Capsules and Bacteria
07/29/2013

ver 7 per cent of the world’s CO2 emissions come from cement production…

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Giant Energy-Generating Kites Could Serve as an Alternative to Wind Turbines
07/26/2013

…this potential is far beyond reach for conventional wind energy systems using rigid tower structures.

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Secret Sandblasting by Chinese Denim Factories Exact Deadly Toll
07/25/2013

It is clear that voluntary bans by brands are not enough to protect workers.

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The “Hand Tree” is a Portable Air Filter You Wear on Your Wrist
07/24/2013

The wearable bracelet filter takes in smoke, pollution, dust and other harmful gases and breathes out cleaner air.

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Muji Bankrolls Eco-Friendly Dyeing Plant in Cambodia
07/23/2013

The Cambodian plant is part of a larger initiative by the retailer to source artisanal products from local producers in the developing world.

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All Charged Up: Engineers Create A Battery Made Of Wood
07/22/2013

“I think this wood-based storage can play a very important role as a low-cost solution,”

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Krystal O’Mara Makes Unique Furniture from Recycled Bike Parts
07/19/2013

O’Mara specializes in producing original lamps and furniture from old bike parts, farm equipment, reclaimed lumber, scrap metal, skis, and other found objects.

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Ohita: A Wearable, Portable Air Filter for City-Dwellers
07/18/2013

The Ohita looks more like a fashion accessory than an air filter…

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