• NASA splurges $270 million to keep a tab on CO2 levels

    Posted in Awareness and Hype on December 8, 2008

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    If you are vary about the facts and the figures that are reported by various bodies to warn us about the dangerous levels of toxics in our environment then watch out for an assured source in the near future. To keep a tab on the CO2 levels, precisely, NASA is gearing up for a new mission called the Orbital Carbon Observatory (OCO). Scheduled for 2009, it will take care of the complicated task of measuring carbon dioxide in our environment. Synchronizing with the sun, OCO will fly over the planet in a 483-mile-high orbit in 16-day cycles.

  • Cook and Save Energy with an adjustable Oven

    Posted in Gadgets and Tech on December 8, 2008

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    We buy an oven according to the size of our family…..larger families means big meals which needs to be cooked in full sized ovens. However most of us do come across a situation when we just want to cook or heat up a small portion and the whole of this energy consuming gadget needs to be heated up. Matt has designed an oven for such times. He intends to heat only that part of oven that will accommodate the food product without wasting more energy to heat the rest of the space. Going by the image, it seems that this oven can be shelved and portioned according to the usage. Though Matt Gossington has conceptualized an energy saving oven concept, at this stage I am not convinced about its practicality. We would have appreciated improvised and practical eco-friendly features that can actually lure the makers to grab the design for the future kitchens. How about an alternatively powered oven that saves up on all the grid energy?

    SolarFLASH – The Solar Powered Flashing LCD key ring flashes green message

    Posted in Gadgets and Tech on December 8, 2008

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    We have been covering about many gadgets, technology and news about eco-friendly stuff that carry a substantial value in our green world. But its time to take a break from significant, bring-about-change stuff to something non- frivolous yet green product. Care to spin a solar powered flashing LCD key ring, dubbed as SolarFlash, on your finger? The sophisticated Solar Drive powers up the LCD screen to turn it completely black at least once per second. This results in a flashing screen which otherwise displays a message, logo or graphic. Feeding on very little solar energy, such a key ring is ideal for marketing your company’s brand or simply spread a green message. Completely customized, the SolarFLASH it works on a system similar to that of calculator.

    Obama assures $100 billion for a greener America

    Posted in Awareness and Hype on December 8, 2008


    Obama, touted to be the greenest American leader is living it up to his newfound tag. Recently he was on Greenlaunches as he had promised a greener White House. And today he is back with a billion dollar green news. Since he is in the mode of making plans and promises, over the weekend he has pledged his support for the largest public works program. And a part of that includes a $100 billion package for eco-friendly reasons solely. All these greens will be utilized to cover many green projects like electric grids, alternative fuels, wind farms, solar panels, and efficiency upgrades. It is reported that to tackle these green-collar issues, the estimate could run as high as $100 billion over two years.
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    Noise-free and well-designed Quietrevolution wind turbines for metros

    Posted in Alternative Energy on December 5, 2008

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    Installation of large wind turbines may not sound as well look pleasing in metros. Many of us wouldn’t like to trade the silent grid-power over the noisy wind turbine power. But Quietrevolution steps in to break the rules with its vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) design. Sporting a triple helix shape, DNA-style shape, these turbines will complement the aesthetics of the towers and buildings that intend to house them. The elegant S-shaped rotor blades shed noise and minimise vibration. The brand has just completed its largest installation to date, in Croydon in Greater London. Featuring a row of eight rooftop wind turbines, which together can generate enough energy for an office of nearly two hundred people, it’s the latest in a series of projects to have appeared in towns and cities across the UK.

    Update- SolarTaxi’s green voyage comes to an end

    Posted in Alternative Energy, Transport on December 5, 2008

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    Last month SolarTaxi was on our blog as Louis Palmer was in process of materializing his dream of traveling across the globe in a solar powered vehicle. And now after 52,000 km trip around the world, this desire is fulfilled as the green drive comes to an end at the venue of U.N. climate talks in Poland. Louis Palmer smashed his “solar taxi” through a wall of polystyrene blocks marking the end of the 17-month trip.

    Yogen Max, a foldable laptop charger feeds on man-power

    Posted in Gadgets and Tech on December 5, 2008

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    Even when I am out on a holiday and away from the hustle-bustle of the grid-connected city-life, I need to keep in touch with the world via my cell phone and laptop. In this day and age, only an earnest saint can do with out these two uber essential gadgets. However when you are far away from a plug connection and the sun also intends to rest behind the clouds, how will you juice up your laptop? The solution lies within the Yogen Max, a foldable laptop charger from Easy Energy. This charger powers up your lappie with a foot-press kind of unit. Simply press the pedal on the charger and the site shows that your notebook will come back to life.

    The Music City of America reduces garbage with solar powered BigBelly

    Posted in Alternative Energy on December 5, 2008

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    The capital of Tennessee, Nashville, will be speckled with BigBelly that will actually reduce the city’s litter to zilch. Trash cans in crowded places are always full and overflowing with garbage much before the garbage truck’s arrival. To put an end to this menace, the authorities are all set to place the solar powered trash compactor called BigBelly. Touted as a smart green way to get rid of garbage, this bin can crush 180 gallons of garbage into a regular 32-gallon bag. powered by sun’s energy, it leaves no carbon emissions too. It can be used year round without any problem. Costing a $3,000 for one belly, it also has panels on the side that can be used to advertise and can help offset some of the initial costs.
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    Land Rover to come out with Eco-friendly phone

    Posted in Gadgets and Tech on December 5, 2008

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    Tying up with Sonim Technologies, Land Rover is about set ablaze the technology highway with its own version of a mobile phone. Dependable as its name in vehicles, The Land Rover S1 and Land Rover S2 G4 by Sonim are going to be those sorts of mobile phones that are rugged and all-terrain like the namesake cars. Your piece will be able to survive salt, fog, humidity, and a 1.6-metre drop. That’s not all; these submersible phones are eco-friendly as well. Their casing will be made of post-consumer plastic and created mostly from recycled materials. Specs also include Bluetooth capabilities.

    Stylish iPhone Case with Solar Power Battery

    Posted in Gadgets and Tech on December 5, 2008

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    iPhone is not only a gadget that helps to yak or text messages with friends. We all know that this god phone comes loaded with numerous features that lures to users to keep addicted to its touchscreen for hours at end. And in bargain users are left with drained batteries. To juice up them up, you will no longer need to rush to socket on the wall or your USB charger. In fact a case that helps to safeguard your iPhone is tweaked with solar power battery to charge it up with the sun rays. Also this rechargeable battery can be powered up by connecting the iPhone case to an authentic Apple USB Power Adapter using the USB cable included with the case.