Vertical Axis Wind Turbines
Friday, April 16th, 2010Wind turbines saw their first use in Australia by farmers for pumping water or for simple electrification. This technology was then moved to several other parts of the world. Today the modified form of it is a potential alternative to fuel powered electric stations. Vertical Axis wind turbines, as they don’t need to be directed [...]
Green Enterprise Movement – Green Company Profile
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010Green Enterprise Movement (GEM) has been in business for more than 1 year with 1 location in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Plans are for expansion into Europe, Dubai and China. Products and services offered by Green Enterprise Movement include education, training and coaching on the “Lean and Green” process and Carbon Footprinting. GEM is currently servicing [...]
Debate Over Wind Farms
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010Statistics reveal that the UK alone hosts 40 percent of Europe’s total wind energy. It has been contributing merely 0.5 percent of the country’s demand; a very small amount as compared to its actual potential. The proposed construction of a wind farm in Saddleworth Moor is facing strong opposition from eco-activists. They claim that the [...]
Nissan LEAF The Zero Emission Vehicle
Monday, August 3rd, 2009Coming late 2010 to the United States, Europe and Japan will be the zero-emission car the Nissan LEAF. Sporting a lithium-ion battery powered chassis, this medium-sized hatchback can seat five and has a total travel range of some 160 kilometers. There is no word yet if this zero-emission car will be initially offered in Canada [...]
Eco-Cites of the Future – Today
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009Imagine for a second a city with all zero-emission vehicles, and all the infrastructure installations powered with renewable energy sources. Soon this will no more be a daydream. Futuristic technology has put a hint of these possibilities on the near horizon and many industrialized countries have initiated these kind of mega projects – creating a [...]