Have you heard about the recent $25 BILLION President Bush has granted as a loan package to troubled US automakers? As a taxpayer this is simply outrageous to me. Let’s add some MORE debt to our already huge deficit!
Let’s see what caused this catastrophe, shall we?
Bush is allergic to renewable energy.
During his term, Bush has [...]

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What are earthships? Earthships are dwellings, mostly made out of old tires or other recycled waste, built on the earth for the purpose of living “off the grid.” It uses passive solar and geothermal energy which allows the home to be heated without gas. Its design allows for a comfortable year-round temperature. Many people who [...]

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Broadstar Wind Systems, a company based in Dallas Texas, has provided the public with not one, but two lofty promises: that their wind turbines can 1) be integrated into almost any location, including cities and 2) are inexpensive, at a cost of $1 per watt.
Older, more traditional wind turbine systems has its drawbacks. They had [...]

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This video is by far the easiest and fastest way I’ve seen someone build a solar-powered gadget. And it’s quite inexpensive.

How To Make A Solar Powered USB Charger
This one’s for the broke but still green wannabe entrepreneurs. Build a few and show your friends and family — they’ll be amazed and would probably want to [...]

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During his campaign for the Presidency, George W. Bush pledged to commit $2 billion over 10 years to advance “clean coal” technology. Since then he’s carried out his promise, advocating the technology and future of its use, based on the assumption that we have a lot of it, and will continue to use it just [...]

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Envision Solar has thought up a new place to install solar panels: in parking lots.
These lots, usually barren, heat-producing landscapes, can now provide shade for customers, while generating up to a half-megawatt of electricity. Envision’s “Solar Groves” incorporate lights that turn on automatically at night, while blocking skyward light pollution. — metafficient.com
Frick yeah! Now that’s [...]

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