Volcano Skyscraper Harnesses Energy from Active Volcanoes
The volcano skyscraper called VolcanElectric Mask, honorable mentioned at 2013 Skyscraper evolo Competition, is a multi-layered skin that covers a volcano, resembling a jellyfish, that purifies polluted air and harvests geothermal energy.
Studying Contrails for More Eco-Friendly Flights
Researchers at NASA have just begun a series of flights using the agency’s DC-8 to study the effects of alternate biofuel on engine performance, emissions and aircraft-generated contrails at altitude. Puffy white exhaust contrails stream from the engines of NASA’s DC-8 flying laboratory, in this image taken from an HU-25 Falcon flying about 300 feet behind. Image © NASA/Eddie Winstead
We are losing the Dark – We are losing the Night
We are losing the Night. We are Losing the Dark. Starry skies are a vanishing treasure. Light pollution is washing away our view of the cosmos! Check out the video…
Satellite’s view of Ship Pollution
For more than a decade, scientists have observed “ship tracks” in natural-color satellite imagery of the ocean. These bright, linear trails are a visible manifestation of pollution from ship exhaust, and scientists can now see that ships have a more subtle, almost invisible, signature as well.
V-Tent Solar-Powered EV Charger
V-Tent Solar-Powered EV Charger is a parking system that protects and charges vehicles. It is a collapsible ecofriendly canopy that can be used in both personal and public parking areas.
A Scene from the new Blade Runner?
Is this a scene from the new Blade Runner film ?
Do you remember Beijing’s record-breaking air pollution observable from space? This image indeed is from Beijing!
Beijing’s Record-Breaking Air Pollution
Residents of Beijing and many other cities in China, facing a record-breaking air pollution, were warned to stay inside in mid-January 2013. It’s one of the worst periods of air quality in county’s recent history. NASA image courtesy Jeff Schmaltz, LANCE MODIS Rapid Response. Caption by Mike Carlowicz.
A Message from ISS to All Humankind
A Message from ISS to All Humankind an inspiring production by Italian video maker, Giacomo Sardelli, about the NASA’s International Space Station, its inhabitants, and its role in space exploration. Watch the videos…
Greenpeace guide to Greener Electronics 2012
This 18th Greenpeace’s Guide to Greener Electronics evaluates leading electronics companies based in three environmental criteria: Greener Products, Energy and Climate and Sustainable Operations.
World’s First Solar-Powered Territory
The remote islands of Tokelau have become world’s first solar-powered territory, able to meet all its electricity needs by the Sun. Image credit: wikimedia
