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- Akamai: How batteries could cut datacenter power billsAn approach being researched by the content delivery network provider helps reduce the grid-connected load during peak demand periods, when electricity is most expensive.
- Mall pilots fast electric vehicle charger powered by solar panelsThe installation at Simon Property Group's site in Carmel, Indiana, also includes an integrated battery for storing the electricity.
- Google, Tesla back big electric vehicle charging rolloutThe Workplace Charging Challenge, launched by 13 big U.S. companies and the Department of Energy, is planning a massive deployment of EV charging stations.
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- Cell Phones for Seniors: Stay Independent, Stay SafeGPS is a must in any cell phone for seniors. It’ll help them get their bearings when they’re lost via GPS navigation and maps and it’ll help you (or emergency services). Cell Phones for Seniors
- HTC One Review: Top Of The Premium Pops?UPDATE: After spending an extensive amount of time with the HTC One we have added our thoughts regarding the handset’s battery life. Click here to find out what we reckon. The HTC One is the latest Android handset from the Taiwanese manufacturer and is aimed firmly at the flagship end of the market, featuring a … Continue reading HTC One Review: Top Of The P […]
- Motorola Moto G Complete GuideGot a Motorola Moto G but not sure how to do something on it? Not to worry as we’ve come up with a comprehensive guide for all the things your handset is capable of doing. Navigate using the links below or download the full guide by clicking on the PDF logo. If you can’t find … Continue reading Motorola Moto G Complete Guide →
- Motorola Moto X complete guideGot a brand new Motorola Moto X but not sure how to do something on it? Fear not as we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to get your started. Scroll through or navigate using the links below, and if you’ve got a query and we havne’t covered it, let us know. Leave us a comment … Continue reading Motorola Moto X complete guide →
- Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Complete GuideHave you got yourself a Sony Xperia Z1 Compact but not sure how to do something on it? Don’t worry, we’ve come up with a comprehensive guide for all the things your handset is capable of. Navigate the various sections using the links below. If you can’t find what you’re looking for just leave a … Continue reading Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Complete Guide → […]
- Cell Phones for Seniors: Stay Independent, Stay Safe
- daily beast
- Feds Arrest ‘Crying Nazi’ Chris Cantwell on Threat ChargesREUTERSFederal law enforcement agents arrested neo-Nazi leader Chris Cantwell in New Hampshire on Thursday, marking new legal trouble for one of the leaders at the deadly 2017 white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.Cantwell, who became notorious after the rally as the “crying Nazi” profiled by Vice News, was arrested on two federal charges rela […]
- Meghan McCain Complains: I’m the ‘Only Conservative in All of New York City’While recapping the first day of arguments in the Senate impeachment trial, The View’s resident conservative host Meghan McCain complained on Thursday that she feels like she lives “on a different planet” than her colleagues while asserting that she’s “the only conservative in all of New York City.”After the panel applauded House impeachment manager Rep. Ada […]
- Data Leak Shows Legal Weed Is a Privacy Nightmare Waiting to HappenPhoto Illustration by Sarah Rogers/The Daily Beast/ Photos GettyA sales management system specifically geared towards the cannabis industry has exposed the personal information of over 30,000 people by storing it in an unsecured database. The leak itself has been patched, but questions about the consequences of outing who uses a quasi-legal substance hang ov […]
- ‘Sopranos’ Actress Annabella Sciorra: Weinstein Boasted ‘I Have Perfect Timing’ After Raping MeLars Niki/GettyMoments after Harvey Weinstein violently raped Annabella Sciorra inside her Manhattan apartment, he boasted, “I have perfect timing,” the Emmy-nominated actress testified Thursday at the movie mogul’s sex-crimes trial.Sciorra, best known for her role in The Sopranos, told jurors in Manhattan Supreme Court that in 1993 or 1994 Weinstein showed […]
- Here’s What Michael Avenatti Faces in the Jail I Once Shared With Jeffrey EpsteinPeter Foley/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesWhen I heard that Michael Avenatti had been placed in the Special Housing Unit, or SHU, at Metropolitan Correctional Center, or MCC, I almost became nostalgic for my old alma mater. I spent most of 2019 at MCC, bunking with Paul Manafort and spending hours one on one with Jeffrey Epstein while he was on suicide watch. Bu […]
- Feds Arrest ‘Crying Nazi’ Chris Cantwell on Threat Charges
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- A New Lawsuit Seeks to Prove Ledell Lee Was Innocent When Arkansas Executed HimDNA evidence could make this the first proven case of a wrongful execution.
- How Joe Biden Will Float to VictoryThe former vice president’s campaign is riding on Americans’ exhaustion.
- Trump Removes Pollution Protections for America’s Rivers and StreamsTrump’s new water rules will, for the first time in decades, allow pesticides and fertilizers to be dumped in waterways.
- Help! My New Boyfriend Is About to Have a Baby With His Ex.I think I could deal with being a stepmom, but not like this.
- Ask a Teacher: How Can I Get My Suffocating MIL to Back Off?How to handle an overly clingy grandmother.
- A New Lawsuit Seeks to Prove Ledell Lee Was Innocent When Arkansas Executed Him
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- MIT
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- New Scientist
- Living 'concrete' made from bacteria used to create replicating bricksBuildings may one day be made using a strain of bacteria that creates a concrete-like material when combined with sand and nutrients
- Wallace & Gromit's creators make new animation to try to save the seasOlivia Colman and Helen Mirren have teamed up with the creators of Wallace & Gromit in a film called Turtle Journey to raise awareness about climate change and ocean pollution
- Half a million people at risk from volcano eruption in the PhilippinesTaal volcano, situated on an island in a lake, began erupting dramatically on Sunday, prompting an evacuation order for 450,000 people in the surrounding area
- The best new books, films and games to enjoy in 2020Wondering what to read, watch and see this year? Here's our cracking cultural calendar of the most interesting non-fiction, films, games, events and sci-fi in 2020
- What to expect from the cutting edge of science and tech in 2020From anti-ageing drugs to self-driving cars and long-lost human ancestors, New Scientist experts reveal what the biggest science stories will be in 2020
- Living 'concrete' made from bacteria used to create replicating bricks
- The GreenGrok
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- Family-sized Solar Car to Race in World Solar ChallengeBattery Technology | Electric Cars | Solar Power | TransportationSolar Team Great Britain has started a kickstarter page to help fund their design for entry in the 2017 World Solar Challenge. Founder Steven Heape leads a team of volunteers from many different disciplines, companies and universities working on a family-sized solar car to compete in the cruise […]
- The Spherical Sun Power GeneratorEnergy Inventions | Future Technology | Solar PowerGerman Architect Andre Broessel believes he has a solution that can “squeeze more juice out of the sun”, even during the night hours and in low-light regions. His company Rawlemon has created a spherical sun power generator prototype called the beta.ray. His technology will combine spherical geometry princip […]
- Hydrogen-Powered Tram Developed in ChinaFuel Cells | Hydrogen Fuel | Public Transit | TransportationIn an effort to reduce China’s harmful and plentiful greenhouse gas emissions, Chinese company Sifang (a subsidiary of China South Rail Corporation) has developed the world’s first hydrogen powered tram. The tram took two years of research and development to complete, and will be powered entirely by […]
- The WaterNest: An Eco-Friendly Floating HouseEnvironment and Sustainability | Photovoltaic Cells | Solar PowerDesigned by renowned Italian architect Giancarlo Zema and produced by EcoFloLife, the WaterNest 100 is an eco-friendly floating housing unit. The 100 square meter residential units are made of up to 98% recycled materials; including the laminate timber and aluminum hull. Skylights, balconies an […]
- Floating Solar Panels: A Viable Solution?Hydro Power | Photovoltaic Cells | Solar PowerSince 2011, French Company Ciel & Terre has been developing large-scale floating solar solutions. Their innovative Hydrelio Floating PV system allows standard PV panels to be installed on large bodies of water such as: drinking water reservoirs, quarry lakes, irrigation canals, remediation and tailing ponds, […]
- Family-sized Solar Car to Race in World Solar Challenge
- Treehugger
- How to take care of your hair this winterDuring cold weather, doing less to your hair will benefit it more.
- Swedish fitness trend of 'plogging' is amazingly awesomeLeave it to the Swedes to combine physical fitness with PICKING UP LITTER!
- Urbanists call for a non-aggression pact among cities competing for Amazon's HQ2They say that cities should compete on the basis of the underlying strength of their communities, not handouts.
- Marine biologist wants to make plastic straws extinct on the Great Barrier ReefNicole Nash's campaign urges tour operators and coastal resorts to ban straws completely in an effort to reduce plastic pollution.
- Building science expert says we should prepare for the coming Stucco-PocalypseWhy does anyone actually build with this stuff?
- How to take care of your hair this winter
- Earth Climate
- Bending with the wind, coral spawning linked to ocean environmentA research team has utilized modeling analysis to indicate that environmental factors act as a determinant in the timing of mass spawning.
- The secret of strong underwater mussel adhesion revealedScientists have identified a mechanism of adhesive proteins in a mussel that controls the surface adhesion and cohesion. They substantiated the synergy of molecules in adhesive proteins. Their new discovery is expected to be applied in making stronger underwater bioadhesive than the conventional ones.
- Tension between foreign climbers and Sherpas began over 200 years agoRecent tragedies on Everest have exposed growing resentment felt by some Sherpas towards foreign climbers and the foreign companies profiting from the mountain. One source of dispute has been Sherpa concern that some climbers are not fit enough to cope with the altitude.
- Turtle tracking reveals key feeding groundsLoggerhead turtles feed in the same places year after year - meaning key locations should be protected, researchers say.
- Exposure to diesel exhaust particles linked to pneumococcal disease susceptibilityA new study shows that exposure to diesel exhaust particles (DEPs) can increase an individual's susceptibility to pneumococcal disease.
- Bending with the wind, coral spawning linked to ocean environment
- Inhabitat
- Restored Georgian townhouse has rainwater-fed green roofThe Sun Rain Room is an extension and restoration of a two-story Grade-II listed townhouse designed and constructed by Tonkin Liu. Partnering with local craftspeople to complete the project, the London-based architecture firm was able to create an extension of the existing structure through a landscape that feeds off of the sun and rain. [...]
- Henning Larsen unveils plans for Copenhagens first all-timber communityA sustainable, nature-filled neighborhood unlike any other in Denmark could soon take root just beyond Copenhagen’s city center. Scandinavian architecture firm Henning Larsen has collaborated with biologists and environmental engineers from MOE to design the Fælledby community, a proposal for Copenhagen’s first all-timber neighborhood. Proposed for a former […]
- Charming hobbit home in Slovenian 'Shire' is built of local, natural materialsWhile it may not be located in the Shire, this hobbit home in Slovenia is just as magical as a Middle Earth abode. Located in an ancient Chalcolithic settlement that dates back more than 5,000 years, the quaint hobbit home was reconstructed using the building principles of the era, including natural materials such as wood, loam, straw and a lush layer of nat […]
- The Union Flats is a LEED Platinum-certified housing communityPrefab architecture and energy efficiency go hand-in-hand at The Union Flats, one of the largest completed modular housing developments in Northern California. Located in Union City directly across from a new public plaza and the local BART station, the transit-oriented community celebrates walkability and the outdoors with its amenities and proximity to gre […]
- Hundreds of red plastic crates are repurposed into a public mosque in IndonesiaOne green-thinking firm, Parisauli Arsitek Studio, has managed to find a way of giving new life to hundreds of discarded plastic crates. Located in Tangerang, Indonesia, the Kotakrat Pavilion is a 440-square-foot "Space of Kindness" that can be used for various purposes. In its initial form, the pavilion is currently being used as a small mosque, c […]
- Restored Georgian townhouse has rainwater-fed green roof
- Triple Pundit
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- RealClimate
- One more data pointThe climate summaries for 2019 are all now out. None of this will be a surprise to anyone who’s been paying attention, but the results are stark. 2019 was the second warmest year (in analyses from GISTEMP, NOAA NCEI, ERA5, JRA55, Berkeley Earth and Cowtan & Way, RSS TLT), it was third warmest in the […]
- Unforced variations: Jan 2020The new open thread on climate science for a new year, and a new decade – perhaps the Soaring Twenties? What precisely will be soaring is yet to be decided though. Two things will almost certainly go up – CO2 emissions and temperatures: As 2019 wraps up, what can we look forward to in 2020? […]
- AGU 2019Another year, another AGU. Back in San Francisco for the first time in 3 years, and with a massive assortment of talks, events and workshops. For those not able to go, there is an increasing, though not yet exhaustive, availability of streaming and online content. Notably, the AGU GO service is streaming 15 sessions live […]
- Forced Responses: Dec 2019Open thread for climate solution discussion. Climate science discussions should remain on the Unforced Variations thread.
- How good have climate models been at truly predicting the future?A new paper from Hausfather and colleagues (incl. me) has just been published with the most comprehensive assessment of climate model projections since the 1970s. Bottom line? Once you correct for small errors in the projected forcings, they did remarkably well. Climate models are a core part of our understanding of our future climate. They […]
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- The Good Human
- Could Humanity Learn from South Africa’s “Ubuntu” Philosophy?
- 7 Spiritual Lessons from the Skyclad Jain Monks and Forest Buddhists
- 7 Liberating Catholic Pilgrimages to Take at Least Once in Your Lifetime
- 8 Pieces of Spiritual Music to Instantly Lift Your Mind and Soul
- 8 Spiritual Teachers That Could Change Your Life
- Cleantechnia
- Sump Pump ProblemsThe importance of having a sump pump in the basement cannot be underestimated as it is responsible for keeping the home flood free. However, there are many sump pump problems that can occur, leaving the system vulnerable and opened to the possibility of not operating correctly. Some Common Sump Pump Problems One of the most common sump pump problems has to d […]
- Sump Pump PitDue to the fact that flooding occurs occasionally due to bad weather and natural disasters, having a good sump pump drainage system in the basement has now become a necessity. With a reliable drainage system in place, you can avoid the occurrence of flooding which usually cause unnecessary financial expenses and mental anguish to everyone in the family. A su […]
- Wayne Sump PumpsWayne sump pumps have been serving customers in the drainage system industry over the past 70 odd years. These sump pumps are durable and they protect many homes from the damage caused by flooding. There is a long line in the variety of Wayne sump pumps; from thermoplastic and cast iron to pedestal, backup and primary pump sumps to a combination of both. A W […]
- Sump Pump DrainageIf you have spoken to homeowners who have had trouble with flooding and dampness in their basement, or mildew and rot in their home, they would tell you that so many costly messes could have been avoided by having a sump pump installed in the basement. The cost of sump pump drainage system is definitely cheaper than cleaning up after water and moisture has d […]
- Zoeller Sump PumpsZoeller sump pumps is a well known brand of pumps designed to keep your property dry and protect it from water damage. When the rain pours heavily, are you one of those people who rush to the basement, worried that you would find it flooded? This is a common problem among many homeowners especially those living in flat terrains where water has nowhere else t […]
- Sump Pump Problems
- Future Tech
- Good Clean Tech
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- Huffy
- 2 Years Ago, Kenya Set The World's Strictest Plastic Bag Ban. Did It Work?Kenya has harsh penalties for those caught manufacturing, selling, importing or using single-use plastics, yet the country still struggles to reduce its waste.
- Trump Poised To Roll Back Decades Of Clean Water Protections With New RuleThe new water rule, expected to be finalized this week, "will be the biggest loss of clean water protection the country has ever seen,” an environmental lawyer warned.
- Air Tanker Battling Wildfires Crashes In Australia, Killing 3 U.S. Firefighters“Our hearts are with all those that are suffering what is the loss of three remarkable, well respected crew."
- Florida Cold Spell Leads To Falling Iquana AlertThe National Weather Service office in Miami tweeted: “Don’t be surprised if you see Iguanas falling from the trees tonight as lows drop into the 30s and 40s. Brrrr!”
- U.S. Drinking Water Widely Contaminated With 'Forever Chemicals,' Watchdog SaysSome of the highest levels have been found in Miami, Philadelphia and New Orleans, according to a new report.
- 2 Years Ago, Kenya Set The World's Strictest Plastic Bag Ban. Did It Work?
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- Sweden recycles so well it needs more trashWhen it comes to recycling, Sweden is incredibly successful. Just four percent of household waste in Sweden goes into landfills. The rest winds up either recycled or used as fuel in waste-to-energy power plants. Burning the garbage in the incinerators generates 20 percent of Sweden’s district heating, a system of distributing heat by pumping heated water int […]
- IPCC 5 in Haiku.Amazing what the bout of the flu can do. International climate scientist Gregory Johnson, who co-authored the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's 5th report, which came out in September, has simplified the 2000 page preview report into 19 illustrated haiku. I feel I understand it better now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0McGUF9hc0
- Russian parliament gives amnesty to 'Arctic 30'The Greenpeace activists who spent two months in jail after a peaceful protest in the Arctic have expressed relief after the Russian parliament voted to grant them amnesty. But they also declared: “There is no amnesty for the Arctic.” The Duma today voted for an amendment that extends an amnesty decree to defendants who have been charged with hooliganism. It […]
- Increased energy efficiency in China could “strand” Australian mining projectsThe Chinese government is pushing manufacturers, and in particular, steelmakers, to be more energy efficient, reducing demand for Australian coal. Image: Johannes 'volty' Hemmerlein Rapid increases in energy efficiency in Chinese manufacturing, especially in the steel production sector, will temper demand for Australian coal exports and put billion […]
- China roars ahead with renewablesDespite being the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter, China is increasing its renewable sources of energy- Image: Fernando Tomás China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) has just released some remarkable data on the addition of new electric generating capacity in 2013. China’s electric power system has been growing at a tremendous rate to keep up wit […]
- Sweden recycles so well it needs more trash
- PhysOrg
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- Mongabay
- Catastrophic Amazon tipping point less than 30 years away: studyDeforestation and climate change could convert Amazon rainforest to savanna by 2050. New infrastructure development would quicken process.
- Subsistence farming topples forests near commercial operations in CongoThe effects of commercial logging, mining and farming can ripple beyond the boundaries of the operations, leading to the substantial loss and degradation of nearby forest for subsistence agriculture, a new study on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has found. The finding, reported Jan. 16 in the journal Land, wasn’t surprising, said lead author […]
- Audio: The sounds of tropical katydids and how they can benefit conservationOn today’s episode of the Mongabay Newscast we speak with Laurel Symes, a biologist who is using bioacoustics to study tropical katydids in Central America. Listen here: Laurel Symes is assistant director of the Center for Conservation Bioacoustics at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology at Cornell University in the United States. We’ve frequently featured […] […]
- Liberia expands a key elephant park again, this time with help of localsIn eastern Liberia, efforts are underway to formally demarcate the boundaries of Sapo National Park, the largest tract of protected rainforest in the country and one of the most important in West Africa. Sapo is home to one of the most diverse ecosystems of plant and animal life in the world, including the threatened African […]
- Mexico: Community forestry boosts conservation, jobs, and social benefitsLaura Jiménez, Manuel Herrera and Elías Santiago grew up in a land where elders proudly related how they managed to recover their forests, hearing them recount how the Mexican government had allowed private companies to take advantage of the wood from trees that grew in their communities’ territories for two decades. This ended in the […]
- Catastrophic Amazon tipping point less than 30 years away: study
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