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Archive for October 2006

October 31st, 2006

Aussies Go Solar Power

$95 million. That is how huge the government of Australia is pledging just so the largest solar power plant can be constructed here. Such a move is actually all part of their strategy to actually offset or totally fight up with global warming.
The new solar power plant in Australia is said to be able to […]

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October 30th, 2006

Cool Up With Solar Power

Yes, it looks like the Aussies are really focused on saving the environment and making full use of what Mother Nature has given us. One group, the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, is looking at having air conditioners that run on solar power be used all across the huge continent.
According to the group, such a […]

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October 28th, 2006

The Way To Alternative Energy

Sure we do need electricity to run our appliances. We also do need electricity to make sure that our lights do work. We also do need fuel and gas so we can cook our dinner or whatever meals we are trying to cook. And it seems rather impossible if we did use alternative energy in […]

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October 27th, 2006

Safety & Environment: Focus of Nissan For Fisita 2006

For this year’s International Federation of Automotive Engineering Societies at the 31st FISITA World Automotive Congress, the Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. would actually be dwelling on and working up with safety and the environment as its main points. The company is bringing out its best efforts so as to show that indeed they can attain […]

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October 26th, 2006

Calculator Gets Power From Water

Yes, there may be some other gadgets in the market that are powered by water like this one. Yes, ordinary tap water makes them run. And just imagine just how huge your savings would be if our appliances and other machines just run on water.
Well, one piece of technology that runs on plain tap water […]

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October 25th, 2006

Headphone Radio Powered By The Sun

If you are the type of person who loves doing things outdoors - relaxing in your backyard, doing some hiking, moving about in your garden, or going around in your bicycle - then you may find this solar powered headphone radio to be the right kind of gadget to accompany you.
This headphone radio that is […]

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October 24th, 2006

Google Chooses To Use Solar Power

One of the cyberworld’s largest internet search companies has chosen to go solar. This company is Google and it has set its eyes on converting its headquarters which is based in San Francisco to operate using solar power.
According to this company, they are doing such a thing so as to be an example to all […]

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October 23rd, 2006

2006: First Year For Solar Western Aussie Solar Farm

This year actually marks as the very first year of successful operations for this particular solar energy farm. Where is it located? In Carnarvon in the western part of Australia. And it is called the Carnarvon Solar Energy Farm and it was first opened just last October 2005.
Lex Fullarton is one of the people behind […]

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October 21st, 2006

Plastic Bags Recycled Become Another Bag

I wondered what else can you do with old plastic bags that seem not to be useful at all. You cannot just burn them. You cannot just reuse them especially if they are already full of holes. Digging up a hole and placing them there would also not dissolve them at the very least.
But here […]

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October 20th, 2006

Solar Tent Camping

Do you love spending the time outdoors? Do you love hiking or mountain climbing or simple trekking with nature?
Well, if you do, then you most certainly are going to love the idea about the solar powered tent. Sounds good, already?
With the solar powered tent, there is not much need for batteries and all. You would […]

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