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We love us some succulents. The fat little plants thrive with only a little moisture and barely any maintenance. Our friends at the sustainable gardening outfit Big Red Sun create succulent arrangements that are nothing short of magical. They're the perfect gift for livening up a friend's space. ...read more
If you needed any more evidence that "greening" has gone mainstream, here it is. This year's Emmy Award show, which takes place in L.A. this Sunday, will be a sustainable event, with eco-focused features that include a set built from recyclable materials, energy efficient lighting, rechargeable batteries, and alternative fuel/hybrid transportation. The show's crew will be......read more
Now, this is getting space-agey. The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency says it has put solar panels on a spacecraft, which not only create power but they actively propel and maneuver it through space. The "Ikaros" solar sail absorbs photons from the sun that put pressure onto the solar sails reflective panels and propel the 700 pound craft. Ikaros is bound for an orbit around......read more
Sustainable gardening and landscaping outfit Big Red Sun create signature green spaces that are nothing short of magical. But they're more than just gardeners. It's all in the name, as founders Selena Souders and Dylan Robertson explain: "The name is inspired by Lucinda Williams's song 'Big Red Sun Blues.' We like it because we do everything under the sun—not just landscaping but also......read more
This mini solar charger means you'll never be at the mercy of a dead cell phone battery again. The durable, waterproof solar panels charge your phone directly, and store power in a battery for later use....read more
Some welcome news from Washington, as President Obama announced Saturday that the federal government will provide nearly $2 billion in loan guarantees for new projects by two solar power companies. As many as 5,000 green jobs will be created by the guarantees, which are to be covered by money from the $787 billion Recovery Act stimulus package. Colorado-based Abengoa Solar, a division of Spanish......read more
A small town on the border of the Mojave Desert is the new leader in solar energy. Nipton, California, a town of about 250 people, gets 85% of its electricity from a new 80 kilowatt solar project. This proves that renewable energy technology is already advanced enough to power our homes and lives, albeit maybe just in small towns for now. But the possibilities are endless, and as a gateway......read more
Damn you, solar energy. How badly we want you to power our homes. How clearly we don't have the tens of thousands of dollars we need to make it happen. Renewable, abundant solar energy may power the future but for now, only green-minded millionaires can afford it. Or so we thought. In fact, Photovoltaic panels are getting smaller, cheaper, and more efficient. Installation costs are declining......read more
Ah Novothink, you clever scoundrels. This is an ingenious product. The Surge allows you to power your iPhone 3G or 3Gs using nothing but the energy of the sun. Featuring lithium-ion battery cell technology, the Surge comes in multiple colors....read more
Solar cells transform sunlight into electrical energy - so this lamp requires no electrical connections. On top of that, the LED light consumes 70% less energy and has at least 4 times longer life than incandescent bulbs in similar lighting. And they come in cool colors too. IKEA has also teamed up with Unicef, and for every SUNNAN solar-powered lamp sold in IKEA stores worldwide, one lamp will......read more
