Green roofs are a concept familiar to most people now, they've become very popular in recent years on many buildings. As with any environmental feature, there are costs associated with the installation and maintenance in order to enjoy the benefits of the green roof. This may change with a new pro
Posted bySteveon08.30.2006inGreen Building
Air travel is one of the most carbon-intensive activities an ordinary person can do, but Boeing is looking to change this by developing a light aircraft that is powered by hydrogen fuel cells. They hope to have their first test flight within 12 months, potentially making it the greenest plane to e
Posted bySteveon08.28.2006inSustainable Tech, Transportation
There are over one million abandoned oil and gas wells around the world, many of which contain hot water that can be used to generate electricity or hydraulic power. This is especially true for Canada as preliminary estimates suggest that the potential energy locked in Alberta’s geothermal water
Posted bySteveon08.24.2006inEnergy
In a recent interview, Richard Branson expressed concern that his international business is contributing to climate change. Branson is tackling this issue by investing in conventional alternative energy technologies but has also announced that he is developing a new clean fuel to be used in cars,
Posted bySteveon08.23.2006inEnergy, Transportation
We've known for a long time that exposure to light enhances both performance and alertness in humans, but little was known about the neurological basis for these effects. Now, researchers have begun to identify how light affects our cognitive functions, determining why we perform better with nat
Posted bySteveon08.22.2006inGreen Building, Society
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