Your own solar water heater

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When you consider that there is 70 billion pounds being 'ear-marked' for the disposal of the nuclear waste we already have, its just lunacy to embark on another round of building these monsterous accidents just waiting to happen, before we've even found a way to 'dispose' of the existing (more…)

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Yale Environment 360 The developing world, where 44 percent of people lack access to electricity, could soon be one of the biggest markets for solar power, according…
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Amanda Little built a journalistic career decrying the pains and convulsions of our petrol-obsessed society, but it wasn’t until she embarked on a very personal quest did the story of oil become illuminated in human terms. Amanda tells TreeHugger Radio how, to write her first book, Power Trip: From Oil Wells to Solar Cells–Our Ride to the Renewable Future, she went inside the Pentagon and the Talladega (more…)

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Solar Water Heaters; What type or brand should I AVOID?

We get a ton of Sun here in the Calif. central valley, and I want a solar system. We plan to do water for now and for electricity as soon as we can afford it. What should I avoid OR what set-up has proved dependable. I need to not run out of hot water when taking a shower. I hate that! If yours works great please tell me what brand and any details (more…)

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The environment has its own means of making humankind comprehend what we have done; and it was confirmed by what had transpired in the Philippines just a couple of weeks ago. Even though the alterations in the everyday weather was very noticeable, it was not until the super typhoon “Ondoy’s” influx that people became aware of the aberrant and colossal disparity. (more…)

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In California, a similar conflict is arising between solar projects and water conservation.  Solar farms demand a lot of water, a resource that is stretched very thin in the arid areas where they’re being developed.  A large solar farm can use upwards of 500 million gallons of water a year for cooling purposes and there are currently 35 big projects slated for development in California desert. (more…)

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Home micro generation systems are an investment that not just benefits you, but the surrounding around you as well. But, how does the system actually work and what are its elements? (more…)

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Modern technology has made it possible for thousands of people to build their own renewable energy systems. (more…)

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If you are one of those who wanted to accommodate a sustainable lifestyle to make easier your private well-being while doing something for the planet, it is now the very time to extend your efforts a bit further by running your house , workplace, (more…)

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Solar panels harness the sun’s energy, and dynamically convert it into usable electricity. (more…)

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