Posts Tagged ‘Green News’
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Zero Electric Motorcycle Offers Style and Speed.
A delight for commuters and motorcycle enthusiasts alike, The Zero is a new electric motorcycle with sharp style and enough speed to embarrass other bikers at stop lights.
Made in California, the Zero is fast, agile and a joy to ride. “People have waited decades for these things to be practical”, said Neal Saiki, inventor and founder. “We make every part of the bike”, said Saiki, “It’s very light and half the weight of a normal motorcycle.” In addition to being pollution-free, the street and dirt versions of the bike are silent when running.
One limitation for consumers may be the bike’s range and price. It runs between 40 and 60 miles, before it needs to be re-charged. And, the price is a bit steep at $13,500, which is about double the cost of a gas powered equivalent.
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Rent A Goat and Forget the Mower.
Being raised in rural Missouri, the concept of using goats (goating out a property) to clear and maintain land is not a new one. But, for many people, the idea of using goats, instead of noisy mowers, to help with the chores is an option they never considered.
Goats, What’s Not to Love? In addition to being very cute and smart, goats are great at clearing brush and weeds without using gasoline, polluting the air or disturbing the peace. Mowing by goat means less work for busy people, it is chemical free and the little darlings automatically fertilize as they work.
Even Silicon Valley and other metro area’s are looking to the environmentally, friendly goat as a non-tech means of maintaining their grounds and property. Google “hired” 200 goats to maintain the grounds at its Mt. View, CA headquarters. Yahoo, located just a stones throw away, must have loved the idea because they also rented goats to cut their grass. Even cities are joining in the goat movement. Mesa, AZ has used goats to maintain the land around their water reclaimation plant for quite some time.
All “Kidding” Aside…. If Rent-A-Goat appeals to your lazy and green side, renting one is as easy as locating your nearest goat farm. Or, you can visit GoatFinder.com, which has a directory for goat rentals for 10 states. But beware before you rent, using goats has risks, like a deep attachment. Goats are so cute and friendly, it can be very hard to say Goodbye when the work is done.
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Real Estate Developer Leases Rooftops to Power Companies to Install Solar Panels
Developer and Real estate trust ProLogis looks upward to ’electricify’ its cash flow and reduce its overhead.
ProLogis, who owns more rooftops than anyone in the world, announced plans to develop the rooftops (equal to 10,000 football fields) of their existing buildings, and lease the space to power companies to install solar panels.
From the press release:
Headquartered in Denver, Colo., as a manager and developer of real estate, ProLogis is actively seeking out electric utilities to lease out its rooftops as a way to earn extra income with no capital investment, while meeting the company’s goal of contributing to global sustainability.
As a real estate investment trust, ProLogis isn’t interested in owning the solar installations, but rather in engaging utilities as a renter of its space. Utilities make solid tenants that will enter long-term leases, as most power-purchase agreements for solar power generation are for 15 to 20 years.
ProLogis manages more than five hundred million square feet of industrial space and they are putting all of it to good use on three continents. Actually, ProLogis owns more rooftops than anyone in the world – they have available space in twenty-four countries across the globe. The amount of space is equivalent to approximately 10,000 football fields.
Although Prologis continues to develop new buildings on virgin land, their plan to put solar panels on their rooftops is a win-win for ProLogis, power companies and the environment. It makes good use of existing, undeveloped real estate, feeds the electrical grid and generates cash flowAdded Bonus: In addition to increasing cash flow for ProLogis, adding the solar roof panels also insulates their buildings, reducing their operating costs and their carbon footprint, simultaneously.
Kudo’ to Prologis for thinking “out of the box” and on the grid. Maybe it will encourage other developers to do the same.
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Carbon Monoxide is a Silent Killer.
It is very important that everyone understands that carbon monoxide is a deadly, silent killer.
So, what is it? Where does it come from? How can you protect yourself and your family?
What is carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas. The gas is created when fuels containing carbon are burned. The most common fuels containing carbon are coal, wood, oil and gas. Carbon monoxide is poisonous and extremely harmful to all humans and animals.
Where is Carbon Monoxide Found? It can be found wherever fuel is burned. Sources of carbon fuels are wood, coal, charcoal, oil, propane, natural gas, fuel oil and kerosene. Most applicances, fireplaces and machines burn carbon fuels, as do lawn mowers, grills, bbq’s, generator’s, heaters and cars.
How can I Protect Myself? Carbon monoxide is not usually harmful or deadly, if an area is properly vented. Carbon monoxide detectors are inexpensive and can be easily installed in area’s of the home prone to leaks or problems.
What are the Signs of a Problem? People complain of nausea, headaches and extreme fatigue. Often, people think they have a flu or bug and do not seek medical treatment until it is too late. If unexplainable symptom’s present themselves, immediately get outdoors into fresh air. If you find yourself feeling better, call a professional inspector and stay out of the house.
Wintertime = High Alert. Carbon monoxide poisoning is responsible for numerous deaths and severe illnesses each year. Obviously, winter is a time of heightened risk, as heating systems and fireplaces are in use, and windows and doors are closed.
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