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Patrick Nadeaus Rainforest adds new life to your living space

Posted by AditiJ on 19/11/2009

Here is a beautiful installation that will give new life to your dwelling. Designed by Patrick Nadeau, the interesting fixing called the Rainforest consists of hanging domes enclosed in living plants. The French designer who has exhibited his...

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Tempe transit centers eco-friendly shelters offer a green wait

Posted by AditiJ on 04/11/2009

Stopping at a transit shelter to board a bus is a regular practice. But, how often has your wait been a green experience? The Tempe transit center is here to offer you a green wait at its transit stops, which are outfitted with green walls. The...

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Solar Growth Causes Water Worries

Posted by Environmental Leader on 29/10/2009

California and other western states are pegging their energy future on renewables, including solar. But that growth comes at a cost to the region’s already dwindling water supply, reports the New York Times.Many solar power plants consumer millions and millions of gallons of water a year fo ...

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The Hidden Cost of Electric Vehicles

Posted by Environmental Leader on 21/10/2009

Although electric vehicles show higher non-climate damages than many other technologies, they will not be significantly cleaner than cars powered by fossil fuels until they rely less on electricity produced from coal-fired power plants, according to new research from the National Research Council ...

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Cap-and-Trade System Might Cost Less Than Critics Say

Posted by Environmental Leader on 21/10/2009

The financial impact of regulating coal-fired power plants that produce carbon dioxide emissions under a cap-and-trade system is much less than previously projected, and a carbon capture and storage (CCS) option could keep the price of carbon credits low, according to new research. Opponents of t ...

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