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The Venus Project 3° (3 replies)

I recently learned of an incredible project and I’d like to know what Celsias thinks of it. Here is a basic introduction taken from: http://www.thevenusproject.com/ The Venus Project advocates an alternative vision for a sustainable new world civilization unlike any social system that has gone before. Although this description is ...

Started by Red Keane last month, about Architecture, Clean Technologies, Energy Saving, Green energy, Solar

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Green Technology That Disappeared WIthout A Trace 3° (3 replies)

History will always be littered with ideas that didn't quite make it. Here are a few green ones: http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/featured/11-green-technologies-that-vanished-like-a-thief-in-the-night/1656 Which green technologies are over-hyped? Which technologies do you think will make a *real* difference in the next two years?

Started by Peter D. in August, about Clean Technologies

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Air Powered Cars: How Do They Work? 2° (2 replies)

There are a few air powered cars scheduled for release soon. Zero Pollution's compressed air car claims it can take you over 800 miles on a single fill-up, at speeds of up to 96 mph. It takes three minutes to refuel. It is scheduled for release in 2009. Indian car ...

Started by Peter D. in July, about Clean Technologies

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Can We Solve Our Energy Problems with Existing Technologies Today Without the Need for Breakthrough Innovations? 10° (10 replies)

This is the topic of an Oxford-style debate on solving the world’s energy crisis at the Economist -http://www.economist.com/debate/index.cfm?action=hall&debate_id=11&sa_campaign=debateseries/debate11/spr/blog/tb13 The argument for solving our energy needs with today's technology is made by Joseph J. Romm, Senior Fellow at the Centre for American Progress and the argument for the need for technology ...

Started by Leslie B. in August, about Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Economics, Energy Saving, Industry, Politics

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Electric Bikes Taking Off 1° (1 reply)

"Electric bikes are seeing a huge surge in popularity. Sales in the US nearly doubled last year, reaching 10,000 in 2007". http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/2016/ Beats pedaling up hills....

Started by Peter D. in August, about Clean Technologies

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Ten Green Home Heating Alternatives 0° (no replies)

A few ideas on how to keep warm. Some would make good candidates for Celsias actions. http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/gallery/home_heating_alternative

Started by Peter D. in August, about Clean Technologies

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New Study: Roof Top Wind Power Doesn't Pay Off 0° (no replies)

Perhaps wind isn't such a great idea for urban generation, in the UK, at least: "A new study put out by the UK’s Carbon Trust reports that domestic windmills in urban locations are actually net carbon emitters, as more energy goes into their production, shipping, and maintenance than is saved ...

Started by Peter D. in August, about Clean Technologies

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Solar Electricity: Is It Really Viable? 1° (1 reply)

There have been rapid advances in solar technology over the last few years, and it seems an obvious path to take in addressing global warming issues. But is it truly viable? If so, then why does it require subsidies? Interesting article: http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-9872542-54.html "Detractors, though, assert that the company could be ...

Started by Peter D. in August, about Clean Technologies, Climate Change

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Your coal-driven or nuclear profit-making electric car! 14° (9 replies)

Electric cars are being touted as a 'green' option, but where does your electricity come from now? Chances are, it comes from coal or nuclear, at least in part. So what makes you think that if electric cars become the norm, things will change at all? All that will happen ...

Started by Leanne V. in July, about Clean Technologies

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Are We Moving Towards A Hydrogen Economy? 1° (1 reply)

Here's another new invention to add to the pile: http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=hydrogen-power-on-the-cheap We [have] figured out a way just using a glass of water at room temperature, under atmospheric pressure," Nocera says. "This thing [a thin film of cobalt and phosphate on an electrode] just churns away making [oxygen] from water. According ...

Started by Peter D. in August, about Clean Technologies, Energy Saving

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