Technology can be a force for evil, or for awesome. Those who shun the tech are just as guilty as those who ignore the environment. There's a safe balance, where the awesome can help nature as much as it helps us have a good time and live easier lives. EcoGeek devotes its pages to exploring the symbiosis between nature and technology.
Recent Blog Entries
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LCD with no backlight saves power
By Yoni Levinson for ecogeek 0 Comments
A Japanese manufacturer has developed an LCD display that consumes only only 1% of the electricity used by a conventional LCD. Read full post »
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Biofuel advocate challenges notion that fuel displaces food
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A biotech exec points out that the high food prices seen this past year correlate strongly with oil prices, not biofuel production. Do the numbers add up? Read full post »
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EPA coal decision could pave way for renewable energy
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
New ruling requires the Environmental Protection Agency to develop a nationwide standard for dealing with CO2. Read full post »
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California's Future High Speed Rail
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
On November 4, Californians voted in favor of a new high speed rail system that will carry passengers the 800 miles from Sacramento to San Diego. Since California is the 12th largest producer of greenhouse gases in the world and transportation accounts fo Read full post »
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New eco-friendly drywall wins Popular Science award
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
Producing EcoRock requires 80% less energy and cuts C02 output. That's why it won the "Best of What's New" Award in green tech innovation. Read full post »
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Canada's largest wind farm opens
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
The Melancthon EcoPower Centre, located near Shelburne, Ontario, is online and has a capacity of 199.5 MW. Two more wind projects are coming to the province soon. Read full post »
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Navy-funded wave farm under way in Hawaii
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 1 Comments
The PowerBuoy wave farm will be connected to the Oahu grid and serve as a test site for the Navy, which is hoping to install units at bases around the world. Read full post »
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Air New Zealand and Boeing to conduct biofuel test flight
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
Look to the skies December 3 for a 747 fueled in part by oil extracted from Jatropha plant seeds. Read full post »
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Portable solar power
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
In addition to emergencies, the MSolar can be used recreationally and for temporary lighting... Read full post »
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Al Gore's plan for change
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Al Gore offers a five-point plan to President elect Obama. Read full post »
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Greener shipping options
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Cookbook gift ideas
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