Life off the grid doesn’t have to involve a dreary cabin in Montana with a composting toilet and a wind turbine. A new megayacht promises all the amenities of a five-star hotel without any of those pesky emissions. The 255 foot ship features a Carbon …
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First Earth-Orbiting Solar Sail Unexpectedly Unfurls
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Solar System's Shield Could Leak Cosmic Rays
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Investing in Wind Power Is Smart — But Not How We're Doing It
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Video: Solar Impulse Cleared For Night Flight
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Video: Solar Impulse Cleared For Night Flight
Wired News Though the wind wasn't all bad news, at one point the solar powered electric plane achieved a top speed of 71 miles per hour thanks to a tailwind! … Night Awaits a Plucky Solar PlaneNew York Times (blog) Solar plane cruises to turning point in historic flightIndependent |
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Movie Review: The Losers
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America's Wind Energy Potential Triples in New Estimate
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Internet Intercedes to Make Solar Cheaper
Wired News One Block Off the Grid collects groups of would-be solar purchasers in cities with good solar access and brokers a deal between them and a local installer. … |