Technology can be a force for evil, or for awesome. Those who shun the tech are just as guilty as those who ignore the environment. There's a safe balance, where the awesome can help nature as much as it helps us have a good time and live easier lives. EcoGeek devotes its pages to exploring the symbiosis between nature and technology.
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Yahoo! data center will be powered by Niagara Falls
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 1 Comments
Companies like Google and IBM are trying to lead the world in cutting-edge, efficient data centers. Not to be outdone, on Tuesday Yahoo! announced they're hoping to change to future of data centers as well. ... Read full post »
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Can a solar airplane circle the globe?
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 1 Comments
In earlier days of aviation, flying around the world was the ultimate test of pilots and new aircraft and now in the days of alternative-fueled aviation, it seems that test remains the ultimate challenge. ... Read full post »
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Interior Department considering 1,000 sq. miles of federal land for solar development
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 1 Comments
Yesterday, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar signed an order that set aside 676,000 acres of federal land out west for the possibility of developing solar projects. ... Read full post »
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Incentives slash cost of smart fortwo to $99/mo.
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
Smart USA is hoping to take advantage of the recently passed "Cash-for-Clunkers" program by offering its own joint incentive to lure buyers. ... Read full post »
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Climate bill will save us money on gas
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 1 Comments
The Waxman-Markey climate bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, but it still has to face the Senate and the changes that body may require. ... Read full post »
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U.N. tapping into social media for climate treaty inspiration
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
The U.N. has launched a social media site to inspire international leaders to create a meaningful climate treaty in Copenhagen this December. The site called Read full post »
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Microsoft unveils energy management software
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
Google has been releasing information on their smart meter management software called PowerMeter little by little, but we've yet to see a fully-completed product. Microsoft is hoping to steal some of their thunder by releasing a beta version of thei Read full post »
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Can a synthetic tree beat the real thing?
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 1 Comments
We all know that trees are great absorbers of CO2 and the idea of increasing the planting of trees to act as carbon sinks, especially in areas around coal plants and other offenders, has been floated around for a while. But can you make a better tre Read full post »
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Bendable, self-healing concrete is hundreds of times stronger
By Philip Proefrock for ecogeek 1 Comments
Any engineer would look at this image and say, "That can't be concrete!" But it is, and it could represent a way to make bridges and other structures safer and longer lasting.There is a lot of work being done to improve concrete, right now. Read full post »
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And the stimulus money goes to…
By Yoni Levinson for ecogeek 1 Comments
If you recall, a big chunk of stimulus money ($25 billion) was made available for car companies who are on the road to developing electric cars. Both the big auto giants and the lightweight electric start-ups applied for as much of said money as pos Read full post »
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Eight smart uses for vinegar
Stop hiccups, clean windows, and more with this cheap and nontoxic household staple.
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