Wind Power May Not Be Dead After All
Ok…I admit it. I have a bias towards solar energy over other alternative energy solutions. In fact, it wasn’t too long ago that I …
Robots On The Farm
Think about a farm being run without human intervention. Robots move to and fro – never tiring or complaining about wages – while farmers …
Can Technology Save Us From Collapse?
I want to start this article by posing a question – Can technology alone save society, do we need to change our patterns of …
How to Heat Your Home With Beer Cans
Well, it doesn’t have to be beer cans exactly…any aluminum can works very well as a solar heater. Although there are a few companies …
It's colder than Mars? (cause…and a solution)
A recent study released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports that most of Europe will experience devastating storms and other weather …
Winter Energy Conservation Tips – Passive Solar Energy
With the official start of winter behind us, it’s important to consider some of the simple things we can do to reduce energy consumption …
Disconnection
If you had an emergency (or heck, even got arrested) with no cell phone or no Internet, what number would you call? Growing up, …
Good Things Happen..To Those Who DON'T Wait
Last week, much of the Midwest was torn to shreds by a series of devastating tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. At least three tornadoes were …
Compost Water Heater With The Jean Pain Method
For those of us who have successfully composted in the past, we know that a properly made compost pile produces a substantial amount of …
Energy Wasted to Fill the Shelves
Society’s dependence on commercial produce and energy production is at an all-time high. In fact, that is probably why most of us have chosen …