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The new Enercon E-126 Wind Turbine
The world’s largest wind turbine is now the Enercon E-126. This turbine has a rotor diameter of 126 meters (413 feet). The E-126 is a more sophisticated version of the E-112, formerly the world’s largest wind turbine and rated at 6 megawatts.
NASA solar sail passes first major test
NASA has completed a major test of a 20-meter square solar sail, marking a "crucial milestone" in space propulsion technology. It is not the first to test solar sails, as the Japanese have deployed two solar sails in space. The Planetary Society is planning on launching a solar sail possibly by June 21.
10 simple steps to green your office
The following list for greening your office is by no means exhaustive, but a way to get started in making your workplace more environmentally friendly.
Australian company to make solar power with space technology
Solar Systems Pty Ltd, Hawthorn, Victoria, have announced an agreement with Boeing Australia Ltd for supply of Spectrolab solar cells. The agreement will result in the supply of 500,000 cells, capable of generating 11MW of electricity.
Kosovo independence ruled legal by International Court of Justice
Judges from the United Nations International Court of Justice ruled Thursday that Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia in 2008 was not in violation of international law.
PBS show asserts greenhouse gases, atmospheric pollutants dimming future
This week, the Public Broadcasting Service aired a NOVA program titled “Dimming the Earth”, which presented research by leading scientists on the complex systems of our global climate and human activity's effect on it. One of the largest interactions (or "inputs") humans have with the atmosphere is the ever-increasing use of fossil fuels. Consumption has risen 2% per year for this decade.
Is a smart thermostat worth the investment?
Spending $200 or more to replace that older, still functioning thermostat with a new whiz-bang “smart” variety might seem like a waste of money, but it can be one of the best small investments a homeowner can make, given the potential for energy and cost savings down the line.
Disputed island disappears beneath sea on India-Bangladesh border
The island of New Moore, an uninhabited territory near the Bay of Bengal between India and Bangladesh, has vanished, according to Indian scientists.
Cradle to Cradle Design event
In the Cradle to Cradle model, all materials used in industrial or commercial
processes--such as metals, fibers, dyes--are seen to fall into one of two categories:
"technical" or "biological" nutrients.
Water Purification summit
The whole idea of having dirt/germ/pollution free water flowing throughout the
environment. Many other phenomenons’ lead from this concept of Purification of water.
Water Pollution is the main enemy of this concept, and various campaigns and activists
have been organized around the world to help purify Water. Considering the amount of
water usage that is under current consumptions, this Concept is of utter Importance.