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Does Solar Work in a Blackout?
With the potential for hurricanes in the state of Florida, it’s important to stay prepared for extreme weather and the possibility of losing power, not having enough food, and running out of water.
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Bullet-Proof Armor… Coming Soon to a Power Grid Near You!
Back in 2013, utility power grids were protected by little more than a chain link fence. This ultimately was ineffectual against the Metcalf sniper...
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Want to Go Solar? Here are 3 Ways to Get Started
With solar panel prices cheaper than they’ve ever been, the extreme environmental benefit, and plentiful positive press (not to mention all the...
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Solar Power’s Getting Woven into Fabric
Fabric designer Marianne Fairbanks and Trisha Andrew, an organic chemistry professor at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, have teamed up to...
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The Asia Super Grid is Coming
Entrepreneurs in China, Russia, South Korea, and Japan recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding towards developing the Asia Super Grid. It will...
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L’Oréal USA is Going Solar
Cosmetics manufacturer L’Oréal USA recently announced its plan to build thousands of solar panels at its production facilities in Florence, Kentucky...
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3D Printing Could Save Coral Reefs
It’s no secret that coral reefs are being dramatically--and negatively--affected by climate change. Ocean temperatures are rising and in these warmer...
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Why Don’t We Know the Leading Cause of Oil and Gas Spills?
When the oil and gas industry spills or leaks toxic fluids like oil or chemically-infested wastewater into the ocean, local ecosystems can be damaged...
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Tell Me About Tesla: Is the Powerwall Battery Worth It?
There’s been a lot of news going around about the Tesla Powerwall Battery. Wall-mounted, with a clean design and smooth surface, not to mention that...
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Wendy's Gets Recognized by the Energy Department
Back in 2011, the Obama Administration set up the Better Buildings Challenge as part of an effort to cut energy waste in American restaurants and...