‘Biochar’ is the name for charcoal when it is used as a soil amendment. People add charcoal to land in order to increase soil fertility and agricultural productivity. In addition to these benefits, researchers are now saying that biochar has potential … more
* Population growth creates room for more suppliers – Naimi (Adds comment from speech) more
The Bishop Ranch office complex has achieved the key environmental and energy efficient LEED certification for 37 office buildings totaling 6 million square feet, the equivalent of six big shopping malls more
From rooftop units to desert electricity plants, India is harnessing solar power to reduce emissions and fight poverty. more
This bonsai tree is striking as well as smart: it uses solar energy to recharge your phone. more
If green roofs or cool roofs were installed on 50 percent of existing roof surfaces in southern California, it could save up to 1.6 million megawatt hours of electricity annually, enough to power more than 127,000 homes in California and save residents up to $211 million in energy costs each year. more
Right now at the Rio+20 conference in Brazil, the United Nations is holding its biggest conference in history. more
The Feldenkrais method can help relieve the physical symptoms of back pain, headaches and arthritis as well as improve posture, mobility, concentration and coordination. more
French biochemist Pierre Calleja has come up with a very innovative solution to mitigate these carbon emissions—streetlamps filled with CO2-absorbing algae. more
“Washington, loosen your tie. Someday soon, there may be a conga line dancing down K Street during your lunch hour. In an attempt to restore some of the whimsy of childhood to a workaholic city, a group of Washingtonians wants to bring “adult recess and play” to the capital’s corridors of power…” more
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The United States presidential elections are tomorrow. more
