Energy, or the potential for creating it, is all around us. It is being tapped at an incredible rate from sources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight and wind. ….. But there is one other energy resource – that which exists in moving bodies, called kinetic energy. Certain energy devices actually use the kinetic [...]
It’s just plain smart to tune up your lawn mower every spring. According to manufacturer Briggs & Stratton, a tune-up can increase fuel economy by a third, extend the life of the engine, reduce repair costs and decrease emissions by up to 50 percent. Tune your lawn mower in 3 easy steps. It’ll run better, [...]
It is very much essential to have daily baths and showers, but by doing so we are polluting water supplies, partly due to the increasing usage of toiletries, a new research has claimed. … Earlier it was believed that sewage is the source of chemical pollution after researchers found substances from prescription drugs, shampoos, gels [...]
Three scientists from Purdue University in Indiana have modified a strain of yeast that can eventually improve biofuel production from cellulosic plant materials. Nancy Ho, a research professor of chemical engineering, Nathan Mosier, an associate professor of agricultural and biological engineering, and Miroslav Sedlak, a research assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering, were able [...]
Nature seems to be the favored source of inspiration for future renewable energy developments. ……………… The newest technologies depend on either harnessing the natural forces of the elements, such as the kinetic motion of tides, or mimicking natural systems, such as the photosynthetic abilities of plants for better solar cells or more efficient biofuel or [...]
Businesses’ view of corporate social responsibility continues to evolve. A decade ago, few businesses would have thought that they need to plan with the environment in mind. Yet today, sustainability has never been more important. ………… Considering public health alongside the environment is tricky at these times since governments around the world are preoccupied with [...]