energy

A few weeks ago, we told you about the dog collar with the bottle-opener attachment. Now, not only can your dog help you open a beer, but he can charge your cell phone. Designed by Erik Schiegg, the Solar Dog is both a weather protective canine garment and a 2600… Read the rest

Markus Haering, designer of the geothermal project in Switzerland, has denied allegations that he deliberately damaged properties in Switzerland. The project leader, Geopower Basel, has already paid 9 million Swiss francs to compensate for damage caused by drilling-related earthquakes in 2006. A recent risk analysis report concluded that more earthquakes… Read the rest

Geothermal energy in Australia has received $35 million from the Federal Government. The money will be split between two projects in Victoria, one project in New South Wales, one in South Australia, and one in Western Australia. According to the Age, Geoscience Australia has estimated that Australia’s total energy … Read the rest

In the world of sustainability, it’s easy to romanticize the Scandinavian countries. They seem to have everything going for them: bike baths, energy efficient homes, natural gas vehicles, etc. But even environmental leaders have their flaws.
On Wednesday, Greenpeace dropped 18 tons of coal outside Sweden’s government offices in order… Read the rest

An interesting look at what makes our country run from the folks at Free Love Forum. … Read the restIf you haven’t seen this already, check it out…