alternative energy

The Power of a Footstep

Posted by E.B. Boyd on December 17, 2008 - 1:08pm.

Could a new source of renewable energy be right at your feet?

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Saving Our Planet: A Second Wind

Posted by LIME Team on November 15, 2007 - 10:07pm.

A wind farm of 42 turbines is powering nearly 55,000 homes, thus reducing the draw from the earth for electricity.

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How to Shop For CARBON OFFSETS

Posted by LIME Team on August 8, 2007 - 11:58am.

The idea that you can financially redeem yourself from transgressions against the planet certainly is exciting. But there's more to carbon offsets than buying your way out of trouble.

Unfortunately, carbon offsets are not the do-all end-all to the climate crises or any of the Earth's other problems. There really is nothing better you can do for the planet than reduce your carbon footprint and generally consume less.

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The Renewable Energy Catch

Posted by Su Avasthi on August 2, 2007 - 10:35pm.

What happens if alternative power is not as green as we hope?

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Magnetically Propelled Motorbike

Posted by LIME Team on July 25, 2007 - 12:37pm.

New motorbikes are equipped with magnetic engines, propelling them to the forefront of emerging alternative energy technology.

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2 min 21 sec

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Habana Outpost

Posted by Danny Seo on July 25, 2007 - 12:23pm.

Danny Seo visits the Habana Outpost, a green restaurant in Brooklyn, New York.

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3 min 13 sec

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Hydroelectric Energy Innovations

Posted by LIME Team on July 20, 2007 - 10:12am.

Alternative energy is on the rise! A Japanese toy expo shows how hyrdroelectric energy can be used to power everything from robotic dinosaurs to coffee stands.

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3 min 27 sec

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Winds of Change

Posted by LIME Team on June 12, 2007 - 12:24pm.

Being off the grid is easier than you think. A village in Patagonia richly reaps the benefits of turbine energy.

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4 min 31 sec

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A New Clear Option

Posted by LIME Team on April 10, 2007 - 3:12pm.

With the need to cut CO2 emissions and a growing energy demand, nuclear power is coming back into light.

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2 min 51 sec

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Solar Powered Backpack

Posted by Danny Seo on December 7, 2006 - 6:00am.

Danny Seo spotlights a backpack with attached solar panels that allows the user to charge electronic devices contained inside.

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