Fruits and veggies like apples, tomatoes and carrots are the first things that come to mind when most of us think about growing our own food. But did you know loads of floral favorites, including lilacs and sunflowers, have useful (and tasty!) applications in your kitchen? For a plot that’s as pretty as it is [...]
Mark Zuckerberg gets married at surprise wedding
by admin on 20. May, 2012 in Solar News
Less than 100 people arrived at the Facebook CEO’s Palo Alto, Calif., home today thinking they were there for his girlfriend’s graduation ceremony. Instead, the two shared their vows. Originally posted at News – Internet & Media Posts
10 Ideas for Green Get-Togethers
by admin on 19. May, 2012 in Solar News
Written by Valaer Murray, The Daily Meal Good times that are good for the planet? Yes, please! There are plenty of simple ways to share environmental awareness with family, friends, and neighbors, like cleaning up the block, supporting local farmers, and finding ways to reuse and recycle what you would ordinarily toss in the trash [...]
No hero phone? No matter.
by admin on 19. May, 2012 in Solar News
CNET Reviews Editor in Chief Lindsey Turrentine explains which products get her team excited even during a slow hardware release week. Hint: They have magnets, and one is a bag full of speakers. Originally posted at From the Editors Posts
Secretary Chu Announces 68 Scientists to Receive Early Career Research Program Funding
by admin on 19. May, 2012 in Solar News
May 18, 2012 Secretary Chu Announces 68 Scientists to Receive Early Career Research Program Funding Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced that 68 scientists from across the nation will receive up to .9 million in funding for research grants as part of DOE’s Early Career Research Program. Recent Articles on Energy.gov
Kids Petition Crayola to Recycle Markers
by admin on 18. May, 2012 in Solar News
Photo: Flickr/stevendepolo Written by Jenn Savedge, Mother Nature Network A group of elementary school students concerned about the environmental impact of Crayola products has launched Crayola: Make Your Mark!, a fast-growing campaign on Change.org that has already gained more than 59,000 signatures. The students, kindergarten through fifth-graders at Sun Valley School in San Rafael, Calif., [...]
Caught snooping: U.K. government staffers
by admin on 18. May, 2012 in Solar News
What a surprise: the U.K. government was forced to reveal under Freedom of Information laws that more than 1,000 civil servants have “snooped” on British citizens’ private data. Originally posted at News – Security & Privacy Posts
Solar Energy Securitization on the Horizon as Industry Players Look for New Finance Vehicles
by admin on 18. May, 2012 in Solar News
The Enessere Hercules Wind Turbine Generates Wind Energy in Fine Style
by admin on 17. May, 2012 in Solar News