2011 Was the 11th Hottest Year on Record
An average global temperature of 57.9 degrees Fahrenheit marked 2011 as the 11th hottest year on record. At a full 0.9 degrees warmer than the 20th century average, this past year was hotter than
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Radioactive Concrete From Fukushima Found In New Japanese Building
Following last year’s nuclear disaster in Fukushima, there has been a great deal of public concern over the contamination of local food sources and water and now, newly constructed buildings can be
Solar Electric Light Fund Shines a Ray of Hope on Haiti
The Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) has installed 100 solar-powered street lamps in Haitian refugee camps Pétionville and Caradeux. Almost two years after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked Haiti taking
US Census Reveals the Top 10 US Cities for Mass Transit Commuting
The Census Bureau just released a report on the commuting behavior of Americans in 2009. The commuting report is part of the American Community Survey, and it details the average commute time for
SKhy Bus Is A Carbon-Negative Solar & Wastewater Fueled Shuttle Bus Of The Future
Portuguese designer Alan Monteiro has illustrated his vision of green transportation: an aerodynamic carbon swallowing, wastewater recycling, oxygen releasing, unmanned shuttle bus concept called SKhy.
Swags’ Ultralight Waterproof Backpack Bed Provides Aid to Homeless
Swags for the Homeless is an Australian non-profit organization that has been getting global attention for its Backpack Bed. The contemporary light-weight backpack can be quickly converted into a full
Panda Poop Could be the Key to Cheap and Efficient Biofuel Production
Giant Pandas are well-loved for their distinctive appearance and sedentary nature. Now they will receive even greater adoration and attention for their bowel-based contribution to the development
i-Go eBike Concept Powers You Through the City and Charges Your Smartphone
i-Go is an electric bike concept loaded with futuristic rider-friendly features such as regenerative wireless brakes, internal gears, smartphone charging ability, mobile app and GPS all integrated into a
Surrey Crowdsources Inspiration For New $30 Million Green Library on Facebook
Surrey City Centre Library, British Columbia’s latest architectural landmark, was designed with the input of hundreds of community members. Local firm Bing Thom Architects made space for the public
Scottish Distillery Powers Their Nissan Leaf With Whiskey
Whiskey isn’t just good for a stiff drink at the end of the day; it’s also a handy tool for powering electric vehicles. At least that’s what the Bruichladdich Whiskey Distillery on the
Floating Islands Will Restore Life to Minnesota’s Spring Lake
What do you do with a “severely impaired” body of water and an unsightly shoreline park that is riddled with invasive species? Launch a series of luscious floating islands! In an effort to
Pipistrel Introduces The World’s Most Powerful Electric Airplane
Pipistrel just rolled out the world’s most powerful electric aircraft — and it’s the first to seat four people. The Taurus G4 required two years of preparation and development, but took
Drought-Stricken Texas Town Turns Urine Into Tap Water
Texas is in the midst of a drought so severe that local water management teams have decided to distribute reclaimed wastewater (aka urine). From toilet to tap, the treated wastewater will be mixed with
Motorists Wasted 3.9 Billion Gallons of Fuel Due to Traffic in 2009
As the economy has started picking up, so has the congestion on our streets, a new study from Texas Transportation Institute at Texas A&M University has found. According to the study, our traffic
How Good Design and Building Codes Saved Lives During Chile’s Earthquake
This past Saturday, the world awoke to yet another horrific natural disaster, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake right off the coast of Chile near Concepcion. It’s only been 2 days since the deadly quake
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Bicycle Diaries: David Byrne Bikes the World’s Cities
For most people, bicycles represent a means of transportation, a fun activity, or even objects of affection. For David Byrne they’re much more – they offer a unique opportunity to experience
OFF Architecture’s Visionary Eco-Bridge Spans the Bering Strait
In one of the most ambitious examples of speculative architecture of the year, Paris-based OFF Architecture recently unveiled an incredible eco-bridge spanning the Bering Strait from Russia to the United
PLAY PUMP: Merry-Go-Round Water Pump!
We all know kids have boundless amounts of energy and a need to play – so why not channel some of that energy into much needed rural infrastructure? That was the brilliant idea behind the PlayPump:
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