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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Solar projects battling for water
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 5 Comments
Construction of renewable energy projects has revealed some serious environmental issues that will have to be dealt with as we speed toward a clean energy future. Read full post »
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Dell plants solar trees in the parking lot
By Hank Green for ecogeek 6 Comments
Dell is doing it again, this time on-site, with a series of solar trees that will not only help power its headquarters in Round Rock, Texas, but also serve to charge electric vehicles parked there. Of course, there aren't currently any electric vehicles p Read full post »
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Let's make this clear: Vertical farms don't make sense
By Philip Proefrock and Hank Green for ecogeek 6 Comments
The inside of a skyscraper is, literally, the most expensive "land" in the world. So it probably isn't the best place to grow our food. Read full post »
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A bladeless fan?
By Philip Proefrock for ecogeek 2 Comments
The Dyson Air Multiplier fan is the latest invention to come from Sir James Dyson, father of the Dyson vacuum cleaner series and the Dyson Airblade hand dryer. Read full post »
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California crowned most energy efficient by ACEEE
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released their third annual state energy efficiency scorecard yesterday and the most energy efficient state was, no surprise, California, while Wyoming was ranked dead last. Read full post »
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Toyota joins SmartGridCity project
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
Toyota announced yesterday that it will be contributing 10 plug-in Priuses to the SmartGridCity project, the world's first comprehensive smart grid demonstration. ... Read full post »
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New Mexico "SuperStation" could link major power grids
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 3 Comments
A new idea for a large substation based in Clovis, New Mexico has the potential to solve one of the biggest hurdles to clean energy growth: transmission. Read full post »
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Solar powered e-reader makes e-books eco-friendlier
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
LG's new e-reader is outfitted with its own integrated solar panel, allowing it to run on clean, renewable, solar power. Read full post »
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Dow introduces stealth solar shingles
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 3 Comments
This week Dow Chemical Company joined the ranks of companies trying to make renewable energy both practical and visually pleasing. The company introduced its Read full post »
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Northeastern states joining forces for offshore wind
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
So far there's been quite a bit of competition between countries and states, all trying to plan and build the latest and greatest renewable energy projects, but a group of East Coast states has decided the key to getting offshore wind and wave projects of Read full post »
Environment News
Green Living
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Cell phones and radiation: 10 best and 10 worst
A report rates popular phone brands so you can judge the possible risks.
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Wild tree house restaurants
From New Zealand to Texas, restaurants have been built around trees. Care to dine al fresco?
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Find a reuse group near you
Use this interactive map to find people giving away free stuff or folks to take things off your hands.
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