“The Simply Solar House” is unique in its practical approach to designing a highly energy efficient house using common construction materials and practices. Drawing upon their experience building a solar house in central North Carolina, the authors describe the key features of energy efficient home design in simple and easy to understand language. This book [...]
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It looks like something out of a sci-fi movie. Six hundred mirrors reflecting sunlight onto a massive 40-story tall tower out in the Andalusian countryside. Yet as eerie as it looks, this is Europe’s first commercial solar power plant being operated by a company called Solucar. The structure generates 11 Megawatts of electricity-enough power for [...]
Here is a great innovation that all must apply to their surroundings. This one is truly a sustainable design that could be use for a long time and maybe forever. This one adapts creatively to the scorching heat brought by Global warming by giving shade and collecting heat for energy use and storage. This is [...]
There will be a series of triple eclipses beginning next month. And astrologers are divided on this rare astronomical event’s effects. It will begin with a lunar eclipse on July 7.
Ever wanted to try having a green home but do not know where to start? Dummies book have published one that will help you build responsibly, reduce waste and help preserve the environment. It is a book with a step-by-step guide to building Earth-friendly. This practical, hands-on book shows you how to build or remodel [...]
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