Tag: Editor’s Pick
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Corn War: Is Ethanol Increasing The Price Of Big Macs?
Chain restaurants blame ethanol for raising food prices; ethanol producers say it’s not so. But what if we didn’t eat so much corn? Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechling.
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US Senate Backs Military, Obama On Green Fuels
The Senate rejects a measure that would have banned the Defense Department from buying alternative fuels that were more expensive than conventional fuels. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechling. …
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ARPA-E Hands Out $130M For Cutting-Edge Energy Tech
Sixty-six projects are encouraged to “swing for the fences” with $130 million in open-funding grants from the U.S. Department of Energy’s ARPA-E program. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechling. …
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When Floodwaters Rise, Floating Solar Boats School Kids
In Bangladesh, where floods routinely shut down schools, a non-profit organization provides uninterrupted education via solar-powered floating classrooms. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechling. …
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The Tiny Home As Pied–à–Terre: 6 Unique Urban Retreats
A second home in an a sought-after city doesn’t generally come cheap, but when it’s a tiny home, such sweet dreams can be both greener and more affordable. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechling. …