June 28 Green Energy News

Headline News:

• Scotland’s carbon emission level in 2014 was around 46% lower than its emission levels in 1990, meaning that the country has managed to achieve its 2020 target of 42% lower emissions, and even beat it, a full 6 years early. Recent data show a year-on-year decrease of 12.5%. [CleanTechnica]

Scottish wind farm

• Four years ago, Professor Peter Wadhams, head of the Polar Ocean Physics Group at Cambridge University, said the Arctic Ocean could well be free of sea ice within only a few years. Some considered his statement controversial. Now, it appears that he may have been right. [CleanTechnica]
• This week, the US and Mexico will commit to joining Canada in boosting their use of wind, solar, and other carbon-free sources of electricity, helping the North American group meet an ambitious goal of generating at least 50% of its energy from “clean” sources by 2025. [BOE Report]
• The UK’s nuclear future could be left on the chopping block by the country’s shock referendum vote to quit the EU. One government energy adviser said the Hinkley Point C project, which is expected to cost upwards of £20 billion, is now “extremely unlikely” to be completed. [Ars Technica UK]
• Volkswagen has reportedly reached a $15 billion settlement with US car owners after admitting it cheated emission tests. The deal would offer to repair or buy back the affected diesel vehicles and pay owners compensation. The US settlement is still pending approval by a judge. [BBC]
  ($15 billion is about 23% of VW’s market capitalization.)

For more news, please visit geoharvey – Daily News about Energy and Climate Change.

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NOAA has a plan to protect the oceans from troubling noise pollution

As if the world's marine animals didn't have enough to worry about -- with climate change, ocean acidification, and overfishing threatening their existence -- emerging research over the past several decades has also suggested that devastating "noise pollution" could be invisibly destroying their habitats. Now, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released a first of its kind roadmap for researching and managing the impact of ocean noise on marine life. Why...

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NOAA has a plan to protect the oceans from troubling noise pollution

As if the world's marine animals didn't have enough to worry about -- with climate change, ocean acidification, and overfishing threatening their existence -- emerging research over the past several decades has also suggested that devastating "noise pollution" could be invisibly destroying their habitats. Now, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released a first of its kind roadmap for researching and managing the impact of ocean noise on marine life. Why...

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SunPower nabs record for world's most efficient rooftop solar panel

Solar panel efficiency is the holy grail of the solar power world, and SunPower just propelled the industry further with the "most efficient rooftop solar panel" in the world. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory confirmed their module has an efficiency of 24.1 percent, greater than the previous record of 22.8 percent also held by SunPower.

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SunPower nabs record for world's most efficient rooftop solar panel

Solar panel efficiency is the holy grail of the solar power world, and SunPower just propelled the industry further with the "most efficient rooftop solar panel" in the world. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory confirmed their module has an efficiency of 24.1 percent, greater than the previous record of 22.8 percent also held by SunPower.

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Algaevator transforms algae production into a beautiful work of art and architecture

Created as part of the Burglars of Transnatural Transparency (BoTT) Lab pavilion, the Algaevator is a gravity-based algae photobioreactor built to explore the architectural possibilities of biotechnology utilities. The resulting lightweight and transparent structure comprises three separated spirals intercoiled between a heat-fused, watertight, and layered membrane. “An algae photobioreactor is an artificial environment used to increase the production of algae through the introduction of slow movement,...

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Algaevator transforms algae production into a beautiful work of art and architecture

Created as part of the Burglars of Transnatural Transparency (BoTT) Lab pavilion, the Algaevator is a gravity-based algae photobioreactor built to explore the architectural possibilities of biotechnology utilities. The resulting lightweight and transparent structure comprises three separated spirals intercoiled between a heat-fused, watertight, and layered membrane. “An algae photobioreactor is an artificial environment used to increase the production of algae through the introduction of slow movement,...

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A group of wildlife biologists take their tiny research base with them on expedition

A group of Canadian wildlife biologists preparing for an expedition to study whale and dolphin species will take their research base with them on location. The BigWhaleTinyHouse, built using donated components by several companies, including Atlas Roofing, is an energy-efficient mobile house that will withstand different environmental conditions throughout the duration of the expedition and help the team raise awareness about sustainable living. The tiny living unit will function as research base...

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A group of wildlife biologists take their tiny research base with them on expedition

A group of Canadian wildlife biologists preparing for an expedition to study whale and dolphin species will take their research base with them on location. The BigWhaleTinyHouse, built using donated components by several companies, including Atlas Roofing, is an energy-efficient mobile house that will withstand different environmental conditions throughout the duration of the expedition and help the team raise awareness about sustainable living. The tiny living unit will function as research base...

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Jam Furniture transforms reclaimed timber into sleek minimalist designs

Jam Furniture: Making reclaimed timber contemporary. They are inspired by reclaimed materials and minimalist design. The team at Jam have a passion for working with timber that tells a story, timber that has had a life long before it was carried through

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Jam Furniture transforms reclaimed timber into sleek minimalist designs

Jam Furniture: Making reclaimed timber contemporary. They are inspired by reclaimed materials and minimalist design. The team at Jam have a passion for working with timber that tells a story, timber that has had a life long before it was carried through

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INFOGRAPHIC: 8 ways to lower your utility bill this summer

My teammates and I just whipped up an illustration that tackles eight ways folks can lower their utility bills (and be kinder to mother Earth) this summer. Given your love for the occasional infographic, I wanted to submit it for your review. bills are

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INFOGRAPHIC: 8 ways to lower your utility bill this summer

My teammates and I just whipped up an illustration that tackles eight ways folks can lower their utility bills (and be kinder to mother Earth) this summer. Given your love for the occasional infographic, I wanted to submit it for your review. bills are

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Student invents turntable-speaker that spins off of upcycled and biodegradable materials

This curious little creature, Innova, is Holly Jensen’s take on a turntable-speaker system made from entirely upcycled and biodegradable materials. A student of Victoria University of Wellington she is particularly interested in both unusual and environmental product design, pushing the public’s perception of household objects and beautifying items once considered to be obsolete. Due to the time and cost limits of the project, certain aspects of the design were not able to be made environmentally...

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Student invents turntable-speaker that spins off of upcycled and biodegradable materials

This curious little creature, Innova, is Holly Jensen’s take on a turntable-speaker system made from entirely upcycled and biodegradable materials. A student of Victoria University of Wellington she is particularly interested in both unusual and environmental product design, pushing the public’s perception of household objects and beautifying items once considered to be obsolete. Due to the time and cost limits of the project, certain aspects of the design were not able to be made environmentally...

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Net-zero passive home in North Carolina can power an electric car with solar

Project: Murphy-Dunn Net Zero House Location: Chapel Hill, NC Completed: 2015 Architect: Arielle Condoret Schechter, AIA, Architect, Chapel Hill, NC www.acsarchitect.com Builder: Kevin Murphy, NewPhire Building, Chapel Hill, NC Photographer: Duffy Healy The modern, net zero passive house that architect Arielle Condoret Schecher, AIA , designed for her favorite builder, Kevin Murphy of NewPhire Building and his family of four, is, according to Murphy, “a warm and functional family...

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Net-zero passive home in North Carolina can power an electric car with solar

Project: Murphy-Dunn Net Zero House Location: Chapel Hill, NC Completed: 2015 Architect: Arielle Condoret Schechter, AIA, Architect, Chapel Hill, NC www.acsarchitect.com Builder: Kevin Murphy, NewPhire Building, Chapel Hill, NC Photographer: Duffy Healy The modern, net zero passive house that architect Arielle Condoret Schecher, AIA , designed for her favorite builder, Kevin Murphy of NewPhire Building and his family of four, is, according to Murphy, “a warm and functional family...

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Amazing landscape carpets transform your living room into a lush, grassy meadow

These aren't your grandmother's shag carpets - Alexandra Kehayoglou creates incredible rugs that look like miniature pastures and meadows. Each hand-tufted piece is a tribute to the landscape of the artist's native Argentina. As a granddaughter of Greek immigrants,

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Pianist's haunting performance on melting glaciers eulogizes the Arctic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DLnhdnSUVs&feature=youtu.be Chances are, you will never see a piano concert like this one again. In a symbolic performance organized by Greenpeace, acclaimed Italian composer and pianist plays an original composition entitled “Elegy for the Arctic,” while he and his piano float in the Arctic Ocean. The Wahlenbergbreen glacier outside of Svalbard, Norway provides the backdrop, calving icebergs into the water to punctuate Einaudi’s chilling melody. The musical...

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Amazing landscape carpets transform your living room into a lush, grassy meadow

These aren't your grandmother's shag carpets - Alexandra Kehayoglou creates incredible rugs that look like miniature pastures and meadows. Each hand-tufted piece is a tribute to the landscape of the artist's native Argentina. As a granddaughter of Greek immigrants,

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Pianist's haunting performance on melting glaciers eulogizes the Arctic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DLnhdnSUVs&feature=youtu.be Chances are, you will never see a piano concert like this one again. In a symbolic performance organized by Greenpeace, acclaimed Italian composer and pianist plays an original composition entitled “Elegy for the Arctic,” while he and his piano float in the Arctic Ocean. The Wahlenbergbreen glacier outside of Svalbard, Norway provides the backdrop, calving icebergs into the water to punctuate Einaudi’s chilling melody. The musical...

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Pianist's haunting performance on melting glaciers eulogizes the Arctic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DLnhdnSUVs&feature=youtu.be Chances are, you will never see a piano concert like this one again. In a symbolic performance organized by Greenpeace, acclaimed Italian composer and pianist plays an original composition entitled “Elegy for the Arctic,” while he and his piano float in the Arctic Ocean. The Wahlenbergbreen glacier outside of Svalbard, Norway provides the backdrop, calving icebergs into the water to punctuate Einaudi’s chilling melody. The musical...

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Magic Breeze villa complex in India to be a giant park in the sky

Penda recently released further plans for the Magic Breeze residential complex in Hyderabad, India.

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Magic Breeze villa complex in India to be a giant park in the sky

Penda recently released further plans for the Magic Breeze residential complex in Hyderabad, India.

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New NASA tech could provide the entire solar system with internet

NASA is celebrating the first deployment of a new technology at the International Space Station (ISS) that makes it much easier, faster, and more efficient to transmit data to Earth. Essentially, it’s the first step toward internet connectivity in space that is just as reliable as your home Wi-Fi signal. The new system, called Delay/Disruption Tolerant Networking (DTN), provides a smart solution to interrupted connections, and lays the groundwork for Solar System-wide internet connectivity in the...

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New NASA tech could provide the entire solar system with internet

NASA is celebrating the first deployment of a new technology at the International Space Station (ISS) that makes it much easier, faster, and more efficient to transmit data to Earth. Essentially, it’s the first step toward internet connectivity in space that is just as reliable as your home Wi-Fi signal. The new system, called Delay/Disruption Tolerant Networking (DTN), provides a smart solution to interrupted connections, and lays the groundwork for Solar System-wide internet connectivity in the...

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Cambridge researchers are growing bone for greener buildings

Related: Michael Green on Why Wood Skyscrapers are Better than Concrete and Steel Towers Via Engadget Images via eVolo and Zhang Yu on Flickr

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Cambridge researchers are growing bone for greener buildings

Related: Michael Green on Why Wood Skyscrapers are Better than Concrete and Steel Towers Via Engadget Images via eVolo and Zhang Yu on Flickr

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140-year-old Buenos Aires Zoo is shutting down and sending its animals to sanctuaries

In Argentina, a debate has raged on for years over the future of an aging zoo in the nation’s capital of Buenos Aires. The 140-year-old Buenos Aires Zoo has been at the center of the controversy, with a strong movement of animal activists working to convince zoo leadership to shut down, free the animals, and work toward becoming an ecological reserve. After years of effort, Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta has announced just that. The zoo will close, and 2,500 animals will be relocated to nature...

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140-year-old Buenos Aires Zoo is shutting down and sending its animals to sanctuaries

In Argentina, a debate has raged on for years over the future of an aging zoo in the nation’s capital of Buenos Aires. The 140-year-old Buenos Aires Zoo has been at the center of the controversy, with a strong movement of animal activists working to convince zoo leadership to shut down, free the animals, and work toward becoming an ecological reserve. After years of effort, Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta has announced just that. The zoo will close, and 2,500 animals will be relocated to nature...

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Boxy home design in Jakarta reimagined as an upscale tropical paradise

Award-winning London-based RAW Architecture Workshop team led by Realrich Sjarief created this beautiful, airy upscale home in Indonesia. Dubbed Rumah Kotak Kayu (“Wooden Box House”), the three-level home features beautiful wooden floors, sprawling windows, and multiple terrace gardens. The result is a unique residence that allows its owners to enjoy life inside, outside, and sometimes both at the same time. The London-based architecture firm created the home for a client in Puri Indah,...

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Boxy home design in Jakarta reimagined as an upscale tropical paradise

Award-winning London-based RAW Architecture Workshop team led by Realrich Sjarief created this beautiful, airy upscale home in Indonesia. Dubbed Rumah Kotak Kayu (“Wooden Box House”), the three-level home features beautiful wooden floors, sprawling windows, and multiple terrace gardens. The result is a unique residence that allows its owners to enjoy life inside, outside, and sometimes both at the same time. The London-based architecture firm created the home for a client in Puri Indah,...

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Russia wants to build a $500M 44-mile hyperloop trackif China helps pay for it

Strange things are afoot in Russia. The government has revealed its desire to build a 70-kilometer hyperloop http://inhabitat.com/tag/hyperloop/ line along the country’s Pacific Coast, which would link Russia’s port of Zarubino with China’s Jilin province. There’s just one small catch, of course. Russia wants the Chinese government to help pay for the $500-million project since the high-speed transportation line would theoretically benefit both countries. Without China’s help, Russia may...

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Russia wants to build a $500M 44-mile hyperloop trackif China helps pay for it

Strange things are afoot in Russia. The government has revealed its desire to build a 70-kilometer hyperloop http://inhabitat.com/tag/hyperloop/ line along the country’s Pacific Coast, which would link Russia’s port of Zarubino with China’s Jilin province. There’s just one small catch, of course. Russia wants the Chinese government to help pay for the $500-million project since the high-speed transportation line would theoretically benefit both countries. Without China’s help, Russia may...

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Germany bans most fracking indefinitely

  On June 24, German lawmakers approved a measure that, for all practical purposes, bans fracking within the European nation. This follows years of debate within the country about the safety and legality of the practice, which has until now been largely unregulated. Though the fossil fuel industry has lobbied hard for fracking to remain an option within the country, this latest decision is in line with public opinion in Germany, which is deeply suspicious of the technology. The...

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Germany bans most fracking indefinitely

  On June 24, German lawmakers approved a measure that, for all practical purposes, bans fracking within the European nation. This follows years of debate within the country about the safety and legality of the practice, which has until now been largely unregulated. Though the fossil fuel industry has lobbied hard for fracking to remain an option within the country, this latest decision is in line with public opinion in Germany, which is deeply suspicious of the technology. The...

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Solar-powered home in Tainan puts a modern twist on the traditional courtyard house

WLA built the Spring House for a single client who wanted a clear delineation of space between her personal living area and the rooms for entertaining guests. As a result, the 288-square-meter home is split into two interconnected sections: a three-story structure that houses the homeowner’s main living areas and is set farthest from the busy roadways on the northeast side; and a two-story L-shaped structure on the opposite side that’s mostly used for visiting friends and family. The communal...

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Solar-powered home in Tainan puts a modern twist on the traditional courtyard house

WLA built the Spring House for a single client who wanted a clear delineation of space between her personal living area and the rooms for entertaining guests. As a result, the 288-square-meter home is split into two interconnected sections: a three-story structure that houses the homeowner’s main living areas and is set farthest from the busy roadways on the northeast side; and a two-story L-shaped structure on the opposite side that’s mostly used for visiting friends and family. The communal...

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Nation's first K-8 urban farm school teaches kids how to grow their own food

Children are the future of humanity - so if we want to cultivate a sustainable society where people are connected to our food and the land, it is critical to raise a generation of children who understand how to be good stewards of the earth. That's why we're very excited about the nation's first urban farm school being built in San Francisco, California that will educate preschoolers through 8th graders through an ecology farm curriculum. Project architect Stanley Saitowitz of Natoma Architects...

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June 27 Green Energy News

Headline News:

• Georgetown, a small city in Texas, about 40 kilometers north of the Lone Star state’s capital Austin, has a big dream to become greener by using 100% renewable energy next year. It will be the first in the state and one of the few in the nation to be entirely powered by wind and solar energy. [Xinhua]

Courthouse Square in Georgetown. Billy Hathorn. CC BY-SA 3.0. Wikimedia Commons.

• Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has awarded a consortium led by Abu Dhabi’s Masdar to build the 800-MW third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The contract was awarded to the lowest bid, which is 2.99¢/kWh, which sets a new world record. [Emirates 24|7]
• Greensmith Energy, founded in Herndon, Virginia, in 2008, has delivered over 70 MW of energy storage over the last two years for things like renewables smoothing, frequency regulation, and microgrids. It announced that at the current pace, it will install over 100 MW this year. [CleanTechnica]
• Iberdrola Renewables is developing a 40-turbine wind farm project in the New York state towns of Hopkinton and Parishville. The project is moving forward despite five years of seeming inactivity. The 100-MW North Ridge Wind Farm could power up to 24,000 homes. [North Country Now]
• National Grid wants to build New York’s largest solar energy farm on Long Island, but residents are not welcoming the plan. The plan calls for a 350-acre farm near the former Shoreham Nuclear Plant. Some residents about cutting down trees to make space for solar panels. [WSHU]

For more news, please visit geoharvey – Daily News about Energy and Climate Change.

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Nation's first K-8 urban farm school teaches kids how to grow their own food

Children are the future of humanity - so if we want to cultivate a sustainable society where people are connected to our food and the land, it is critical to raise a generation of children who understand how to be good stewards of the earth. That's why we're very excited about the nation's first urban farm school being built in San Francisco, California that will educate preschoolers through 8th graders through an ecology farm curriculum. Project architect Stanley Saitowitz of Natoma Architects...

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Charming upcycled Igloo parklet brings the community together with a place to leave wishes

The Wish-Igloo parklet in Covington Kentucky engages the local community by allowing them to interact with the structure and leave personalized messages in the form of wishes. Inspired by traditional Japanese plaques called "emas", architects Harry Ross of fieldCRAFTstudio and Seth Trance transformed a parking space into a unique temporary installation that facilitates socialization and creativity through drinking coffee, chatting and relaxing. The Wish-Igloo parklet is part of the Renaissance...

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Charming upcycled Igloo parklet brings the community together with a place to leave wishes

The Wish-Igloo parklet in Covington Kentucky engages the local community by allowing them to interact with the structure and leave personalized messages in the form of wishes. Inspired by traditional Japanese plaques called "emas", architects Harry Ross of fieldCRAFTstudio and Seth Trance transformed a parking space into a unique temporary installation that facilitates socialization and creativity through drinking coffee, chatting and relaxing. The Wish-Igloo parklet is part of the Renaissance...

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This pink snow may be pretty, but it's terrible news for the environment

When it comes to snow, white is the color we want to see. Yellow snow, dirty snow...not so much. Pink snow is more of a rarity; although it's found around the world, pink isn't a color we typically associate with snow. While it may be pretty, it turns out it's not a color we should want snow to be as the climate changes. Pink snow is caused by algae that prompts glaciers to melt quicker.

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This pink snow may be pretty, but it's terrible news for the environment

When it comes to snow, white is the color we want to see. Yellow snow, dirty snow...not so much. Pink snow is more of a rarity; although it's found around the world, pink isn't a color we typically associate with snow. While it may be pretty, it turns out it's not a color we should want snow to be as the climate changes. Pink snow is caused by algae that prompts glaciers to melt quicker.

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Four plants grown in Mars-like soil are officially declared edible

Back in March, scientists from the Netherlands' Wageningen University successfully grew ten different crops in Mars-like soil provided by NASA. But there was a catch: they couldn't eat the food. They worried it contained heavy metals like cadmium and lead, which was present in the Mars soil stimulant.

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Four plants grown in Mars-like soil are officially declared edible

Back in March, scientists from the Netherlands' Wageningen University successfully grew ten different crops in Mars-like soil provided by NASA. But there was a catch: they couldn't eat the food. They worried it contained heavy metals like cadmium and lead, which was present in the Mars soil stimulant.

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Locally-sourced louvered facade controls solar gain and updates an aging retail space

The store is housed in a 1960's building which consists of two main volumes with a maximum footprint of 70m by 52m. It is mainly a single storey building with a 3 storey volume located on the south west corner providing additional space for future use. The brief was to redesign the main facade of the building whilst keeping the store open for customers. It was therefore decided on an early stage that most of the construction and assembly of components would be completed off site in order to...

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Locally-sourced louvered facade controls solar gain and updates an aging retail space

The store is housed in a 1960's building which consists of two main volumes with a maximum footprint of 70m by 52m. It is mainly a single storey building with a 3 storey volume located on the south west corner providing additional space for future use. The brief was to redesign the main facade of the building whilst keeping the store open for customers. It was therefore decided on an early stage that most of the construction and assembly of components would be completed off site in order to...

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The 'Tower of Souls' Crematorium Would Turn the Ashes of Dead Bodies into Memorial Diamonds for the Structure

The concept behind SIN.studio's Tower of Souls is based on the path between the materiality of our earthly life and the immateriality of the following unknown. The tower consists of two fundamental parts: the Underground and the Overground. The Underground

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The 'Tower of Souls' Crematorium Would Turn the Ashes of Dead Bodies into Memorial Diamonds for the Structure

The concept behind SIN.studio's Tower of Souls is based on the path between the materiality of our earthly life and the immateriality of the following unknown. The tower consists of two fundamental parts: the Underground and the Overground. The Underground

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Wilson Solar Grill Stores the Sun's Energy for Nighttime Fuel-Free Grilling

Many of us will be firing up our grills this weekend for some well-deserved barbecue time. After all, barbecuing is one of America's greatest pastimes, but it certainly isn't one of our most environmentally friendly. Whether you prefer charcoal, wood chips

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Wilson Solar Grill Stores the Sun's Energy for Nighttime Fuel-Free Grilling

Many of us will be firing up our grills this weekend for some well-deserved barbecue time. After all, barbecuing is one of America's greatest pastimes, but it certainly isn't one of our most environmentally friendly. Whether you prefer charcoal, wood chips

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Costa Ricas Land of the Strays is a canine paradise where nearly 1,000 dogs roam free

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8RhLayAU4g Founded nine years ago by a couple passionate about animal welfare, Territorio de Zaguatas is a non-profit organization that operates with help from donations, volunteers, and a small but hardworking staff. The Super Perro dog food factory donates approximately 80% of the dog food. All dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and treated for parasites before they enter the sanctuary. Dogs of all sizes and breeds interact freely on the haven’s...

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Costa Ricas Land of the Strays is a canine paradise where nearly 1,000 dogs roam free

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8RhLayAU4g Founded nine years ago by a couple passionate about animal welfare, Territorio de Zaguatas is a non-profit organization that operates with help from donations, volunteers, and a small but hardworking staff. The Super Perro dog food factory donates approximately 80% of the dog food. All dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and treated for parasites before they enter the sanctuary. Dogs of all sizes and breeds interact freely on the haven’s...

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6 Tiny Homes under $50,000 you can buy right now

Are you dreaming of a tiny house to call home? Whether you’re looking to downsize for financial freedom or a smaller environmental footprint, you’ll be pleased to know that a whole market has sprung up to offer a wide array of micro-homes that are not only affordable, but also beautiful to boot. We’ve rounded up six such tiny homes that you can buy right now, from prefabricated cabins available for under $10,000 to a portable timber home ready for move-in and immediate travel. Prefabricated...

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6 Tiny Homes under $50,000 you can buy right now

Are you dreaming of a tiny house to call home? Whether you’re looking to downsize for financial freedom or a smaller environmental footprint, you’ll be pleased to know that a whole market has sprung up to offer a wide array of micro-homes that are not only affordable, but also beautiful to boot. We’ve rounded up six such tiny homes that you can buy right now, from prefabricated cabins available for under $10,000 to a portable timber home ready for move-in and immediate travel. Prefabricated...

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Floating urban greenhouse produces clean energy and organic food

Salt & Water designed the conceptual Eco Barge as an eco-friendly learning hub for the citizens of Belgrade. The floating structure comprises a greenhouse with vertical gardens on one end and a small building on the other. Solar panels and wind turbines generate renewable energy and power a water-efficient irrigation system that provides moisture to the plants using recycled water. Related: Solar-Powered Floating Greenhouse is an Off-Grid Solution to Food Scarcity “This eco barge was...

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Floating urban greenhouse produces clean energy and organic food

Salt & Water designed the conceptual Eco Barge as an eco-friendly learning hub for the citizens of Belgrade. The floating structure comprises a greenhouse with vertical gardens on one end and a small building on the other. Solar panels and wind turbines generate renewable energy and power a water-efficient irrigation system that provides moisture to the plants using recycled water. Related: Solar-Powered Floating Greenhouse is an Off-Grid Solution to Food Scarcity “This eco barge was...

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Muskin is a 100% biodegradable vegan leather made from mushroom caps

The wonderful mushroom is more than just tasty—the fleshy fungus can even be transformed into a 100% biodegradable vegetal leather. Italy-based textile manufacturer GradoZero Espace has been turning mushroom caps into Muskin, a vegan leather that they claim is even softer than suede and is breathable and pliable. The versatile material has been used to make a variety of household items such as purses, watchstraps, shoe insoles, and even hats. READ MORE>

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Muskin is a 100% biodegradable vegan leather made from mushroom caps

The wonderful mushroom is more than just tasty—the fleshy fungus can even be transformed into a 100% biodegradable vegetal leather. Italy-based textile manufacturer GradoZero Espace has been turning mushroom caps into Muskin, a vegan leather that they claim is even softer than suede and is breathable and pliable. The versatile material has been used to make a variety of household items such as purses, watchstraps, shoe insoles, and even hats. READ MORE>

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June 26 Green Energy News

Headline News:

• In Colorado, the El Paso County Assessor’s Office reported in February that values on property around a recently constructed wind farm near Calhan were on the rise. That trend still has not changed, county assessor told the county commissioners on Tuesday. [Colorado Springs Gazette]

One attraction in El Paso County is Pike’s Peak. Photo by Aravis. Released into the public domain. Wikimedia Commons.

• Democrats approved a draft of the party platform that shows Bernie Sanders’ influence. Among lacking elements, however, were a carbon tax to address climate change and a moratorium on fracking. Bernie Sanders has said climate change is the biggest problem facing us. [Sarasota Herald-Tribune]
• Sweden is testing its first electric highway system for trucks. Siemens will help the country for next two years to test the eHighway system on a 1.25 miles stretch of highway on the north of Stockholm. The project may see a similar testing phase unveiled soon in California. [The TeCake]
• Every year, the EPA releases a proposed figure for the Renewable Volume Obligations, the amount of biofuel that fuel blenders are required to blend into fuel. The EPA proposed 14.8 billion gallons for 2017, rather than the anticipated 15 billion. Some political leaders are upset. [The Dickinson Press]
• New Brunswick Power customers received a record amount of renewable energy in 2015-16, experienced fewer and shorter outages and took advantage of rebates that will save them millions of dollars’ worth of energy in the years ahead, according to utility financial statements. [Sackville Tribune Post]

For more news, please visit geoharvey – Daily News about Energy and Climate Change.

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Dreamy treehouse colony helps you reconnect with nature

Surrounded by stunning views across the Robin Hill valley, Nesting will comprise 13 natural treehouses, 11 timber-framed lodges, and 40 seasonal-use glamping tents. Blue Forest’s timber treehouse design is inspired by the amazing and elaborate nests built by the Weaver birds. “Each treehouse will be positioned slightly differently within the woodland, perhaps rotated, sunken down within the valley or lifted up in the surrounding tree canopy,” said Andy Payne, Founder of Blue Forest. “Like...

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Wasps build rainbow nests with colored construction paper

The European paper wasps’ colorful nest features open combs with cells for raising their brood and is impressively durable thanks to their saliva, which makes the nest water-resistant, and other secretions that repel ants. Menchetti patiently watched over the wasps as they built their nest and provided different colored paper as the social insects steadily completed each row of combs. The wasps chewed the wood into a pulpy substance and used their saliva to bind the fibers. Related: Waste...

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Dreamy treehouse colony helps you reconnect with nature

Surrounded by stunning views across the Robin Hill valley, Nesting will comprise 13 natural treehouses, 11 timber-framed lodges, and 40 seasonal-use glamping tents. Blue Forest’s timber treehouse design is inspired by the amazing and elaborate nests built by the Weaver birds. “Each treehouse will be positioned slightly differently within the woodland, perhaps rotated, sunken down within the valley or lifted up in the surrounding tree canopy,” said Andy Payne, Founder of Blue Forest. “Like...

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Wasps build rainbow nests with colored construction paper

The European paper wasps’ colorful nest features open combs with cells for raising their brood and is impressively durable thanks to their saliva, which makes the nest water-resistant, and other secretions that repel ants. Menchetti patiently watched over the wasps as they built their nest and provided different colored paper as the social insects steadily completed each row of combs. The wasps chewed the wood into a pulpy substance and used their saliva to bind the fibers. Related: Waste...

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Is this protein the key to an anti-aging pill?

From serums to plastic surgery to antioxidants, humans are continually trying to delay the inevitable aging process. Whether the motive is beauty or increased lifespan, many have been willing to buy into the latest wrinkle fix. Now researchers claim they may be one step closer to an anti-aging pill. It all comes down to one little protein molecule: GSK-3. This molecule could be responsible for lessening lifespan, but scientists recently released research detailing a method that essentially...

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Is this protein the key to an anti-aging pill?

From serums to plastic surgery to antioxidants, humans are continually trying to delay the inevitable aging process. Whether the motive is beauty or increased lifespan, many have been willing to buy into the latest wrinkle fix. Now researchers claim they may be one step closer to an anti-aging pill. It all comes down to one little protein molecule: GSK-3. This molecule could be responsible for lessening lifespan, but scientists recently released research detailing a method that essentially...

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Double-sided sticky tape is the only thing keeping this LA home together

The exterior of the home is wrapped in large anodized aluminum slats, which are held onto the structure using 3M double sided tape. The owner of the home was a scientist, manager and vice president at 3M, so using the tape was a natural fit. 3M developed the high-strength tape for use in aircraft production. The home's layout consists of two courts with bays holding private and public functions on either side. The courts help let in plenty of natural light to the building and gives users...

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Double-sided sticky tape is the only thing keeping this LA home together

The exterior of the home is wrapped in large anodized aluminum slats, which are held onto the structure using 3M double sided tape. The owner of the home was a scientist, manager and vice president at 3M, so using the tape was a natural fit. 3M developed the high-strength tape for use in aircraft production. The home's layout consists of two courts with bays holding private and public functions on either side. The courts help let in plenty of natural light to the building and gives users...

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Mosevic makes fashionable eyewear using recycled denim

Mosevic is tapping into wasted denim with is new "Solid Denim" eyewear collection. Each pair is made out of resin-infused layers of the well-known fabric to create eyewear out of the fashion staple. Mosevic intends to use denim from "clothing that sold,

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Mosevic makes fashionable eyewear using recycled denim

Mosevic is tapping into wasted denim with is new "Solid Denim" eyewear collection. Each pair is made out of resin-infused layers of the well-known fabric to create eyewear out of the fashion staple. Mosevic intends to use denim from "clothing that sold,

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June 25 Green Energy News

Headline News:

• According to Bloomberg, Volkswagen has agreed to pay up to $10 billion to resolve all issues pending before the court. The proposed agreement will be presented in US District Court on June 28. Details are not known, but payments to people who bought the cars in question may be up to $7,000. [Gas2]

Image source: Facebook

• Opinion: “Overview – Brexit charts uneasy future for renewables” · The “world’s most complicated divorce” will have a huge impact on the UK’s environment and energy policies and on climate policy in the EU, the world’s largest political bloc, with a combined population of 500 million people. [SeeNews Renewables]
• Rhode Island is already leading the way on utilizing the nation’s vast offshore wind energy potential, and its General Assembly has just signed on to an extended renewable energy standard that sets an ambitious statewide goal of 38.5% by 2035, based on the state’s wind capacity. [CleanTechnica]
• Key lawmakers in the Massachusetts Senate released a version of an energy bill that is more comprehensive than the House has passed. The Senate bill would require more renewable energy and would also include new provisions related to energy efficiency and energy storage. [MassLive.com]
• Polling has revealed widespread support for New York’s Reforming the Energy Vision initiative, which was already transforming utility stakeholders views of the sector’s future. Strongly positive consumer attitudes toward the plan have major implications for utilities. [CleanTechnica]

For more news, please visit geoharvey – Daily News about Energy and Climate Change.

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The Air Above sculpture frames nature's beauty from all sides

The Air Above is a new project by environmental designer Michael Pecirno that explores how public sculpture can find form and purpose entirely from its context. Situated behind a short fence, on a rolling grassy opening underneath three towering maple trees

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The Air Above sculpture frames nature's beauty from all sides

The Air Above is a new project by environmental designer Michael Pecirno that explores how public sculpture can find form and purpose entirely from its context. Situated behind a short fence, on a rolling grassy opening underneath three towering maple trees

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KP Cykler has created the ultimate bike for urban commuting

A human on a bicycle is still the most energy efficient way for a man to travel. It is even more energy efficient than a salmon in the sea or a condor in the sky. But this efficiency can be brought to a stop by as little as a piece of glass on the road or the lack of maintenance causing bearings and cables to dysfunction. This is exactly the reason why KP Cykler has come out with their Perfect Urban Bicycle on Kickstarter. Their bicycle battles punctures and maintenance while boasting vintage looks...

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KP Cykler has created the ultimate bike for urban commuting

A human on a bicycle is still the most energy efficient way for a man to travel. It is even more energy efficient than a salmon in the sea or a condor in the sky. But this efficiency can be brought to a stop by as little as a piece of glass on the road or the lack of maintenance causing bearings and cables to dysfunction. This is exactly the reason why KP Cykler has come out with their Perfect Urban Bicycle on Kickstarter. Their bicycle battles punctures and maintenance while boasting vintage looks...

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INFOGRAPHIC: The dangerous untold story of e-waste

Hello there, My name is Katie Baker & I am an Environment Columnist at Ecogreen IT Recycling. We have been writing some great and informative blogs about E-waste, electronic recycling etc. Please have a look at an interesting Infographic- we have

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INFOGRAPHIC: The dangerous untold story of e-waste

Hello there, My name is Katie Baker & I am an Environment Columnist at Ecogreen IT Recycling. We have been writing some great and informative blogs about E-waste, electronic recycling etc. Please have a look at an interesting Infographic- we have

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World's longest wind turbine blade expected to drive down offshore energy costs

Wind energy has grown in its widespread application, as well as its hardware. Turbine manufacturer Adwen and rotor blade suppliers LM Wind Power have come together to build the world’s largest wind turbine blade. At 88.4 meters or 290 feet, the turbine promises to bring offshore energy costs down. The gigantic blade has been developed to fit Adwen’s AD 8-180 turbine, which already has the largest rotor in the industry (180 meters) and the highest annual energy production of any...

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World's longest wind turbine blade expected to drive down offshore energy costs

Wind energy has grown in its widespread application, as well as its hardware. Turbine manufacturer Adwen and rotor blade suppliers LM Wind Power have come together to build the world’s largest wind turbine blade. At 88.4 meters or 290 feet, the turbine promises to bring offshore energy costs down. The gigantic blade has been developed to fit Adwen’s AD 8-180 turbine, which already has the largest rotor in the industry (180 meters) and the highest annual energy production of any...

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Solar-powered recreational center in LA boasts a 7,800 square foot planted roof

The sustainable Playa Vista Recreational Center is set amid a network of green spaces in Los Angeles. Designed by Rios Clementi Hale Studios, the LEED Platinum-certified recreational facility includes planted walls, expansive glass surfaces, and cozy internal courtyards that enable natural ventilation, among other environmentally friendly and energy efficient features which earned the building two awards from land-use and business advocacy organizations, the Westside Urban Forum (WUF) and Los Angeles...

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Solar-powered recreational center in LA boasts a 7,800 square foot planted roof

The sustainable Playa Vista Recreational Center is set amid a network of green spaces in Los Angeles. Designed by Rios Clementi Hale Studios, the LEED Platinum-certified recreational facility includes planted walls, expansive glass surfaces, and cozy internal courtyards that enable natural ventilation, among other environmentally friendly and energy efficient features which earned the building two awards from land-use and business advocacy organizations, the Westside Urban Forum (WUF) and Los Angeles...

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VW's 10-year plan includes 30 new electric vehicles and a self-driving car system

On the heels of a report about the company’s $15.5B investment in an electric car battery factory, Volkswagen CEO Matthias Müller rolled out an ambitious 10-year plan to repair the company’s tarnished reputation following last year’s emissions cheating scandal. VW aims to launch 30 new electric vehicles by 2025, which has to be the most outlandish goal a car company has ever announced. Yet, if any company is positioned to pull it off, it just might be this one. The company’s...

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VW's 10-year plan includes 30 new electric vehicles and a self-driving car system

On the heels of a report about the company’s $15.5B investment in an electric car battery factory, Volkswagen CEO Matthias Müller rolled out an ambitious 10-year plan to repair the company’s tarnished reputation following last year’s emissions cheating scandal. VW aims to launch 30 new electric vehicles by 2025, which has to be the most outlandish goal a car company has ever announced. Yet, if any company is positioned to pull it off, it just might be this one. The company’s...

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Canadian funeral home dissolves the dead and pours them down the drain

A Canadian funeral home called Hilton's AquaGreen Dispositions is the first in Ontario to use a pioneering "flameless" cremation method to dispose of dead bodies. Unlike a conventional cremation, the process does not release carbon dioxide or other pollutants into the atmosphere, instead using a combination of water, salt, and potash to dissolve organic material into a sludge that can be filtered and then safely disposed of using the existing sewer system. While the process may sound...

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Canadian funeral home dissolves the dead and pours them down the drain

A Canadian funeral home called Hilton's AquaGreen Dispositions is the first in Ontario to use a pioneering "flameless" cremation method to dispose of dead bodies. Unlike a conventional cremation, the process does not release carbon dioxide or other pollutants into the atmosphere, instead using a combination of water, salt, and potash to dissolve organic material into a sludge that can be filtered and then safely disposed of using the existing sewer system. While the process may sound...

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Mesmerizing lava skylights give a glimpse under the Earths surface

Volcanoes get a bad rap in the movies, but what goes on underneath the Earth’s crust can actually be a beautiful scene - especially if we can get a glimpse of it. The Kilauea volcano’s recent lava breakouts in Hawaii were captured on film, including its hypnotizing lava “skylights” where the crust has broken and the fiery lava flow can be seen from above. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITJ6HLHtzuc Lava tubes form underneath the Earth’s surface and can sometimes become too...

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Mesmerizing lava skylights give a glimpse under the Earths surface

Volcanoes get a bad rap in the movies, but what goes on underneath the Earth’s crust can actually be a beautiful scene - especially if we can get a glimpse of it. The Kilauea volcano’s recent lava breakouts in Hawaii were captured on film, including its hypnotizing lava “skylights” where the crust has broken and the fiery lava flow can be seen from above. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITJ6HLHtzuc Lava tubes form underneath the Earth’s surface and can sometimes become too...

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Future-proof beach residence in Washington State is raised to withstand mudslides

In order to future-proof their beach side property that has been in the family for three generations, the owners decided to build a modern home that would be easy to maintain. The house, designed by Designs Northwest Architects, sits at the bottom of a steep slope, and replaces a small cabin. The Saratoga Hill House is located on a remote beach on Camano Island, Washington. The site is difficult to reach and doesn't have road access, which makes it hard to bring heavy equipment and building materials....

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Future-proof beach residence in Washington State is raised to withstand mudslides

In order to future-proof their beach side property that has been in the family for three generations, the owners decided to build a modern home that would be easy to maintain. The house, designed by Designs Northwest Architects, sits at the bottom of a steep slope, and replaces a small cabin. The Saratoga Hill House is located on a remote beach on Camano Island, Washington. The site is difficult to reach and doesn't have road access, which makes it hard to bring heavy equipment and building materials....

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UK's Brexit vote could reverse environmental protections and contribute to climate change

By the slimmest of margins, the United Kingdom http://inhabitat.com/united-kingdom-2/ has voted to leave the European Union. The controversial move—widely called Brexit, short for British exit—kicked off a series of troubling events. Stock markets crashed and Prime Minister David Cameron announced he will resign before October. The ramifications of the UK’s departure from the EU will be widespread, including potentially devastating setbacks for environmental initiatives. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/damian-carrington-blog/2016/jun/24/uks-out-vote-is-a-red-alert-for-the-environment...

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UK's Brexit vote could reverse environmental protections and contribute to climate change

By the slimmest of margins, the United Kingdom http://inhabitat.com/united-kingdom-2/ has voted to leave the European Union. The controversial move—widely called Brexit, short for British exit—kicked off a series of troubling events. Stock markets crashed and Prime Minister David Cameron announced he will resign before October. The ramifications of the UK’s departure from the EU will be widespread, including potentially devastating setbacks for environmental initiatives. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/damian-carrington-blog/2016/jun/24/uks-out-vote-is-a-red-alert-for-the-environment...

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Compact WaterCube uses solar power to make clean drinking water

Humanity has made a real mess of life on Earth, but people like Ap Verheggen are keeping us in the game. Verheggen has for the last several years designed a host of creative solutions for sourcing water in places where it doesn't come readily, especially in really hot places with untapped humidity in the atmosphere. WaterCube is his latest invention. The 20-inch cube of stainless steel is embedded with solar cells that power a refrigeration device, which in turn cools off an inverted cone to create...

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Compact WaterCube uses solar power to make clean drinking water

Humanity has made a real mess of life on Earth, but people like Ap Verheggen are keeping us in the game. Verheggen has for the last several years designed a host of creative solutions for sourcing water in places where it doesn't come readily, especially in really hot places with untapped humidity in the atmosphere. WaterCube is his latest invention. The 20-inch cube of stainless steel is embedded with solar cells that power a refrigeration device, which in turn cools off an inverted cone to create...

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Former saloon is transformed into a creative design office in San Francisco

Located in the city’s former red light district, the historic 1906 brick building underwent several renovations in the past century. When Terry & Terry Architecture was commissioned to renovate the building, the designers sought to preserve as much of the existing structure as possible and leave intact the attractive and exposed brick walls. The interior was completely gutted and expanded to make room for the main office and conference areas on the first floor, as well as additional office space...

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Former saloon is transformed into a creative design office in San Francisco

Located in the city’s former red light district, the historic 1906 brick building underwent several renovations in the past century. When Terry & Terry Architecture was commissioned to renovate the building, the designers sought to preserve as much of the existing structure as possible and leave intact the attractive and exposed brick walls. The interior was completely gutted and expanded to make room for the main office and conference areas on the first floor, as well as additional office space...

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June 24 Green Energy News

Headline News:

• BMW announced battery packs from its i3 model can power your home, integrating seamlessly with solar panels to store energy for use at night, to offset peak tariffs and act as a backup supply. Used BMW i3 battery packs could expand the system as they become available, extending their life. [Car Keys]

BMW i3 battery

• Resistance from incumbents in the economy may be fierce, but according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, the future is clear: In Australia, wind and solar will replace coal and gas, and a lot quicker than many people think, with one third of all capacity “behind the meter.” [Echonetdaily]
• Berlin’s parliament voted to pull its money out of coal, gas and oil companies. The new investment policy, part of the German capital’s goal of completely weaning off carbon by 2050, will make the city’s pension fund, of $852.8 million, divest itself of fossil fuel companies. [Huffington Post]
• The US is expected to deploy 77.3 GW of distributed renewables, especially solar PVs, distributed wind power and biogas, between 2016 and 2025, according to a new report from Navigant Research. The report takes changes in net metering and tax incentives into account. [North American Windpower]
• Maui Electric’s solar grid has reached its limit, but the electric company says those customers who want solar still have options. They can opt for the Self Supply program by installing PV systems, typically with batteries, providing power to the home but not exporting electricity to the grid. [KHON2]

For more news, please visit geoharvey – Daily News about Energy and Climate Change.

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LEED Platinum-certified New Balance World Headquarters raises the bar on indoor environmental quality

The 250,000-square-foot building is the first facility in the United States to achieve all possible credits in the Indoor Environmental Quality category under the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) v2009 Core and Shell rating system. The property was developed by Boston Landing as the company's initial flagship project. Related: Floating Mega Arcology for Boston’s Harbor The energy efficient design features ensure 26 percent annual energy cost savings, compared to conventional buildings...

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LEED Platinum-certified New Balance World Headquarters raises the bar on indoor environmental quality

The 250,000-square-foot building is the first facility in the United States to achieve all possible credits in the Indoor Environmental Quality category under the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) v2009 Core and Shell rating system. The property was developed by Boston Landing as the company's initial flagship project. Related: Floating Mega Arcology for Boston’s Harbor The energy efficient design features ensure 26 percent annual energy cost savings, compared to conventional buildings...

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Ocean Cleanup launches historic first prototype thanks to Dutch backing

Related: Plastic-scooping Ocean Cleanup project wins prestigious Katerva Award + The Ocean Cleanup Via The Guardian Images courtesy of The Ocean Cleanup

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Ocean Cleanup launches historic first prototype thanks to Dutch backing

Related: Plastic-scooping Ocean Cleanup project wins prestigious Katerva Award + The Ocean Cleanup Via The Guardian Images courtesy of The Ocean Cleanup

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Pop-up shipping container farm allow you to rent a mini farm for anywhere

Raleigh, NC- The CropBox, a new shipping container based farming system has just been introduced by Williamson Greenhouses, a pioneer in greenhouses for tobacco cultivation. The CropBox was designed to make small-scale farming competitive in an industrial

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Pop-up shipping container farm allow you to rent a mini farm for anywhere

Raleigh, NC- The CropBox, a new shipping container based farming system has just been introduced by Williamson Greenhouses, a pioneer in greenhouses for tobacco cultivation. The CropBox was designed to make small-scale farming competitive in an industrial

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China launches brutal dog meat festival this week despite worldwide protests

Animal rights activists in the United States, China, and many other countries around the world are crestfallen this week as the Yulin Dog Meat Festival kicks off in rural southern China. The festival, which also exists to celebrate lychee fruit, centers around a gruesome main attraction. Thousands of dogs are brutally beaten, burned, skinned—typically while still alive, and while their abusers are smiling—and then eventually eaten. Since it began in 2010, the festival - which operates without...

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China launches brutal dog meat festival this week despite worldwide protests

Animal rights activists in the United States, China, and many other countries around the world are crestfallen this week as the Yulin Dog Meat Festival kicks off in rural southern China. The festival, which also exists to celebrate lychee fruit, centers around a gruesome main attraction. Thousands of dogs are brutally beaten, burned, skinned—typically while still alive, and while their abusers are smiling—and then eventually eaten. Since it began in 2010, the festival - which operates without...

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Surreal sculptures use stretched bronze to connect boulders

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vlec-WH6Qyw Based in Auvergne, France, Langlois is a self-taught artist who began experimenting with sculpture using only plaster and clay. He later turned to bronze and explored the process of transmuting natural materials with the metal. The artist pours melted bronze into a mold and then finishes the sculpture off with a patina. Related: Hirotoshi Ito’s Incredible Stone Sculptures Will Blow Your Mind "Everything is alive, everything is moving, everything...

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Surreal sculptures use stretched bronze to connect boulders

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vlec-WH6Qyw Based in Auvergne, France, Langlois is a self-taught artist who began experimenting with sculpture using only plaster and clay. He later turned to bronze and explored the process of transmuting natural materials with the metal. The artist pours melted bronze into a mold and then finishes the sculpture off with a patina. Related: Hirotoshi Ito’s Incredible Stone Sculptures Will Blow Your Mind "Everything is alive, everything is moving, everything...

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Sea turtle is rescued after being dragged onto a beach and beaten for selfies

Add this case to the list of selfish and oblivious tourists terrorizing an animal for selfies. One poor sea turtle was dragged onto a beach in Lebanon by people seeking a photo op, joining the ranks of the baby dolphin killed earlier this year and the shark just last week. Luckily, the turtle did not die, but has been taken in by a local animal protection organization to recovery from injuries. Havana Beach in Beirut was the scene where a loggerhead sea turtle was dragged out of the...

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Sea turtle is rescued after being dragged onto a beach and beaten for selfies

Add this case to the list of selfish and oblivious tourists terrorizing an animal for selfies. One poor sea turtle was dragged onto a beach in Lebanon by people seeking a photo op, joining the ranks of the baby dolphin killed earlier this year and the shark just last week. Luckily, the turtle did not die, but has been taken in by a local animal protection organization to recovery from injuries. Havana Beach in Beirut was the scene where a loggerhead sea turtle was dragged out of the...

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Eco friendly origami house unfolds on Brazilian beach

Designed by Italian architect Renato Peron, the "Casa dos Cajueiros", which belongs to the Origami Eco Residence, used bio-compatible materials, low energy production, renewable sources to minimize its ecological footprint in the climate of Brazil. Taking the Japanese practice of origami into consideration, the palm fiber roof assumes the shape of zoomorphic forms, folding and sloping its solar panels in relation to the sun’s path throughout the day. The residence is very well located in the...

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Eco friendly origami house unfolds on Brazilian beach

Designed by Italian architect Renato Peron, the "Casa dos Cajueiros", which belongs to the Origami Eco Residence, used bio-compatible materials, low energy production, renewable sources to minimize its ecological footprint in the climate of Brazil. Taking the Japanese practice of origami into consideration, the palm fiber roof assumes the shape of zoomorphic forms, folding and sloping its solar panels in relation to the sun’s path throughout the day. The residence is very well located in the...

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Sustainability: Theme of International Day of Co-ops

On Saturday, July 2nd, co-ops in our community and around the world will be celebrating International Day of Co-operatives, joining the United Nations (UN) and the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) in a commemoration that began in 1923.  This year’s theme, “Co-operatives: The Power to Act for a Sustainable Future,” highlights the contribution of co-operative enterprise to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

“The International Day of Co-ops is an opportunity for us to look at our impact on global issues,” said Bonnie Hudspeth, Member Programs Manager of the Neighboring Food Co-op Association (NFCA), a federation of 35 food co-ops and start-up initiatives, locally owned by over 100,000 people across New England. “It is also an opportunity for our food co-ops to share the work they do every day to make our food system and economy more fair, equitable, and sustainable.”

During the UN General Assembly in September 2015, world leaders committed to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, outlining an ambitious plan to wipe out poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and tackle climate change over the next fifteen years. The co-operative movement is recognized as having a unique role to play in these efforts, representing a business model based on ethical values and principles, with sustainable development at its core. Locally rooted and people driven, co-ops contribute to sustainable economic growth, social development, and environmental responsibility.

Here in New England, food co-ops have been at the forefront of movements for sustainability, from organic agriculture to Fair Trade, energy conservation to alternative energy, and local foods to food security.

Celebrated internationally on the first Saturday in July, Co-op Day in the United States often coincides with Independence Day, offering a unique opportunity to focus on the democratic values of the co-operative business model. Based on the principle of one member one vote, co-ops reflect American ideals of democracy, self-help, self-responsibility, and social responsibility. And because co-operatives are focused on meeting member needs rather than maximizing profit, they are focused on goals identified by their members, including social, economic and environmental sustainability.

For more information and a map of food co-ops across our region, please visit www.nfca.coop.

from Green Energy Times http://www.greenenergytimes.net/2016/06/23/sustainability-theme-of-international-day-of-co-ops/
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