Richard Branson developing ‘ultraclean’ fuel
In a recent interview, Richard Branson expressed concern that his international business is contributing to climate change. Branson is tackling this issue by investing in conventional alternative...
View ArticleHydrogen fuel cell aircraft being developed
Air travel is one of the most carbon-intensive activities an ordinary person can do, but Boeing is looking to change this by developing a light aircraft that is powered by hydrogen fuel cells. They...
View ArticleWestJet offers free carbon offsets for flights
Billionaire Richard Branson, who announced last month that he was putting $3 billion towards anti-global warming initiatives, has issued a call to the airline industry for a 25% reduction in CO2...
View ArticleNew aluminum alloy generates hydrogen on-demand
Jerry Woodall, an engineer from Purdue University, has developed a method that uses an aluminum alloy to extract hydrogen from water on contact. This process eliminates the need to transport or store...
View ArticleSmart Idea: Standardized Batteries For Electric Vehicles
One of the biggest costs associated with electric vehicle technology is the batteries, and this cost has kept electric vehicles out of reach for many people. One reason for this is proprietary battery...
View Article1MW Grid Tied Solar PV Parking Structure Completed
Alpha Energy of Bellingham WA, has completed one of the largest elevated solar PV arrays in the USA at a car auction facility in New Jersey. The 104,000 square foot installation, comprising over 5,000...
View ArticleAirships could be the future of eco-friendly air travel
As author George Monbiot wrote in his 2006 book Heat, conventional air travel is unsustainable, no matter how you look at it. The carbon footprint of a jet is immense, and his controversial solution...
View ArticleCan biofuels make commercial flight sustainable?
Air travel is one of the most energy, fuel, and carbon intensive activities that we engage in, and because of this, many people are wondering about the future of commercial flight. One of the options...
View ArticleIs fear of a bicycle accident keeping people in their cars?
Most of us are well aware of the health and economic benefits of bicycle commuting, but in most cities the car is still king. Even in cities such as Victoria, which have ample bike lanes and paths,...
View ArticleTips for an Eco Commute
Your commute may not be your favourite part of the day, and, depending on how you travel, it may not be particularly green either. Of course, we can’t all go and splash out on brand new electric or...
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