ind Is anyone doing enough about indoor air pollution? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 08:18:21 -0400 We spend 90 percent of our time indoors. We should worry more about what we are breathing there. Full Article Design
ind Another look at indoor air quality and "the indoor generation" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:18:14 -0400 Skylight manufacturer Velux says we need more light and fresh air. Full Article Design
ind Indonesia's food supply is being contaminated by imported plastics By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0500 An eye-opening report reveals how low-grade plastics are burned as fuel, poisoning the surrounding soil and air. Full Article Science
ind Transformer window expands into instant mini-sunroom for small apartments (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Nov 2015 15:30:42 -0500 This clever replacement window expands out to create a private semi-outdoor space for people who don't have a balcony. Full Article Design
ind Find your favorite bicycle-themed film short By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 14:39:00 -0500 As its reputation grows, the VeloBerlin film awards attract more talent Full Article Transportation
ind North Carolina Finds Excess Toxic Metals In Water Near Coal Plants By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:00:00 -0500 State regulators have found boron, arsenic, selenium and other toxic metals near 14 power plants, all in excess of state health standards. Full Article Energy
ind Trash talking: Cities finding smarter ways to collect our waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Apr 2016 10:53:43 -0400 How urban waste management is wising up. Full Article Technology
ind Stunning Public Kindergarten At Neighborhood In Need In Bogota By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:54:25 -0500 Do you know how much of the so-called green or cool architecture is often for expensive hotels, government or office buildings? Well, in this case, it's the complete opposite. Full Article Design
ind How do they find horse meat in hamburger? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:03:00 -0500 A relatively new test detected horse meat in European hamburger. We wonder: how do they test this? Could it happen in America? What happens to all the recalled food? Full Article Science
ind How many showers would you skip to help the beef industry? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jul 2015 16:06:48 -0400 Would you go stinky for steak? By skipping 26 showers for every 4 oz hamburger you eat, you can offset the water used to produce it. Full Article Living
ind Why would people hang their babies out the windows in cages? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:42:12 -0400 They were taught that their children needed fresh cool air in order to thrive. It would be pretty healthy for their carbon footprint too. Full Article Living
ind Good news! Wind power and this vulnerable bird species get along fine By www.earthtechling.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:00:00 -0400 Scientists find that wind power farms don't harm this at-risk species, a bit of surprise because other studies have shown that oil and gas development does affect prairie chickens. Full Article Technology
ind Offshore wind turbine concept includes a loft apartment at the top By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 13:38:47 -0400 These architects propose building a living space into the nacelle of giant offshore wind turbines. What could go wrong? Full Article Technology
ind Dutch wind turbine crowdfunded in just 13 hours By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 13:33:12 -0400 Crowdfunding the latest gizmo is one way to be an early adopter, but all you get out of it is a gadget. Crowdfunding a renewable energy project, on the other hand, could deliver clean energy to your home. Full Article Technology
ind Dragonfly wind turbine aims to blend in, produce power in low wind conditions By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:01:53 -0400 While large wind turbines remain the dominant force in wind power, wider adoption may lie with small-scale turbines fit for urban and low wind conditions. Full Article Technology
ind Sensor system illuminates wind turbines when planes are near By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 07:00:00 -0500 One of the big NIMBY complaints about wind turbines is the constant blinking lights that make them visible to aircraft. A new sensor system would eliminate the nuisance, lighting the turbines only when planes are approaching. Full Article Technology
ind Record-breaking inflatable wind turbine to float 1000 feet above Alaska By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:41:30 -0400 Fairbanks, Alaska, will be home to the demonstration project of the next generation Buoyant Airborne Turbine, which will fly 1000 feet off the ground. Full Article Technology
ind Forget Flappy Bird, here's a flappy wind turbine! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Apr 2014 12:51:57 -0400 Inspired by bird wings, this unique wind generator is claimed to efficiently harvest energy, even from low wind conditions. Full Article Technology
ind This tiny portable wind turbine fits in your bag and charges your gadgets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 13:09:36 -0400 Who says you can't take it with you? This micro wind turbine folds into a foot-long cylinder for a portable solution to charging gadgets with clean renewable energy. Full Article Technology
ind Build this open source DIY wind turbine for $30 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 13:52:03 -0400 If you're interested in learning how to build your own renewable energy devices, this DIY vertical axis wind turbine is a great place to start. Full Article Technology
ind Portable, collapsible wind turbine weighs less than 4 pounds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 May 2014 07:00:00 -0400 The WindPax wind generator fits neatly into a backpack for hiking or can be used in the backyard too. Full Article Technology
ind Silent rooftop wind turbines could generate half of a household's energy needs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 07:00:00 -0400 The Nautilus shell-shaped turbines could fit on rooftops of houses or buildings in urban environments. Full Article Technology
ind Beautiful wind turbine trees generate clean energy in urban environments By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 07:00:00 -0500 The turbines leave no room for the eye-sore excuse. Full Article Technology
ind New York City’s biggest industrial wind turbine is up and running By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 16:51:09 -0500 A recycling center’s turbine could pave the way for industrial-scale wind power in New York City. Full Article Technology
ind This giant straw is actually a vertical bladeless wind turbine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2015 15:45:13 -0400 At the risk of getting slammed with comments claiming that small wind turbines aren't viable, here's a look at another bladeless wind generator hoping to disrupt the wind energy industry. Full Article Technology
ind Hybrid rooftop wind and solar generator now available in U.S. for early adopters By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2015 16:57:41 -0400 The SolarMill, a 1.2 kW combination wind and solar energy system, will be sold in the U.S. for about $3000. Full Article Technology
ind Owl wings inspire quieter wind turbine blades By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jun 2015 08:00:00 -0400 Scientists are working to harness the secret of owls' silent flights to build quieter wind power technology. Full Article Technology
ind Facebook 'likes' clean power, new Texas data center to be powered by 100% wind energy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jul 2015 15:17:17 -0400 All those cat pictures and viral videos won't harm the Earth. Full Article Technology
ind Viaducts could be the best new place for wind turbines By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 07:00:00 -0400 A new study says that placing turbines under these high, already-built structures could be an easy way to incorporate wind energy in areas around the world. Full Article Technology
ind Wind turbine technology stores excess wind power for when gusts turn to breezes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 10:42:18 -0400 When wind speeds are higher than a turbine can effectively use, the extra energy is stored for when the wind slows. Full Article Technology
ind Trinity portable wind turbines get upgraded and scaled up By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 13:59:01 -0400 Four sizes of micro-turbines, designed to be portable personal wind energy stations, are in the works from Janulus. Full Article Technology
ind Giant offshore wind turbine will feature blades longer than two football fields By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Feb 2016 11:05:07 -0500 That's two and a half times longer than any existing wind turbine blade and that's not all that makes it unique. Full Article Technology
ind Portable micro wind turbine prototype weighs 2 lbs and packs down to the size of an umbrella By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2016 16:54:33 -0400 Lightweight, collapsible, and quick to deploy, this little wind generator might be a viable off-grid portable power source in places where solar isn't appropriate. Full Article Technology
ind A close up tour of large-scale wind energy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Oct 2016 06:29:02 -0400 At 100 meters in diameter, wind turbines really are getting monstrously large. So what do they look like close up? Full Article Technology
ind Offshore wind energy system combines sea water and wind to create electricity By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Nov 2016 10:19:32 -0500 No turbine blades in sight. Full Article Technology
ind This startup's wind generator flaps its wings like a hummingbird By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jan 2017 14:59:40 -0500 Even in the wild world of offbeat wind energy machines, Tyer Wind's design stands out. Full Article Technology
ind Giant wind turbine sets record for wind energy generated in 24 hours By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jan 2017 10:29:20 -0500 The world's most powerful wind turbine to date backs up its massive size with serious power output. Full Article Technology
ind This is what it's like to climb and service wind turbines for a living By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 13:30:37 -0500 One of America's fastest growing professions, wind turbine technician, attracts people with a unique set of skills, as demonstrated by climber and composer Jessica Kilroy. Full Article Technology
ind Recyclable resin makes wind turbines more eco-friendly By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 10:57:06 -0500 The resin reduces the energy needed to manufacture turbine blades and allows them to be recycled. Full Article Technology
ind World's largest wind turbine to be built in the UK By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Apr 2018 11:55:12 -0400 The powerful 12-MW turbine is being developed and tested now. Full Article Technology
ind How can people demand a "naturally green" environment and hate wind turbines? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Aug 2018 14:00:46 -0400 There is either a giant contradiction here in Ontario's Prince Edward County or I am missing something. Full Article Technology
ind Calling for Clean Energy at Indiana University By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:10:00 -0500 Students organize a massive call-in to demand the school transition away from coal. Full Article Energy
ind The hot poop on the Cinderella incinerating toilet By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 16:26:00 -0400 Got some clean electricity? Then you can cremate your crap. Full Article Design
ind How to remove a bat from indoors By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 May 2012 05:00:00 -0400 In the face of a devastating epidemic, bats need our tender loving care more than ever. If one sneaks inside, here's how to remove it without toxicants or harm. Full Article Living
ind Small Wind Turbines May Cut Bat Activity in Half By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:20:13 -0400 A study of the impact of small residential wind turbine installations on local wildlife populations shows a potential loss of habitat for bats and a steep reduction in activity around the units. Full Article Technology
ind UK bird charity moves forward with gigantic wind turbine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 08:18:25 -0500 This should take the wind out of the "all turbines are evil" crowd's sails. Full Article Energy
ind How to build and operate a bat-friendly wind turbine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jun 2016 09:00:00 -0400 When a bird charity installs a wind turbine, they're going to do it right. Full Article Business
ind Mongolia embarks on clean energy future with first wind farm By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:11:00 -0400 While in Mongolia for World Environment Day, I toured the Salkhit Wind Farm. Full Article Business
ind Brazil wants to build enough wind turbines to power Sao Paulo within 7 years By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2013 16:21:36 -0400 Brazil's economy is growing fast, and it is expected to need an increase of 50% in power generation capacity over the next decade. Full Article Business
ind Do fossil fuel industries understand how unpopular they are? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 May 2014 06:41:15 -0400 As alternatives to Big Oil and Big Coal emerge, it would be a mistake for executives to rely on loyalty or love from the public. Full Article Business