Donggwang is a completely energy independent village located on the western half of Jeju-do island, the largest of South Korea’s semi-tropical southern islands. The picturesque island is also home to Halla Mountain, a volcano that rises from the center of the island, and is the tallest mountain in South Korea.
Large beds of photovoltaic panels can [...]
The folks at Honig Vineyard and Winery in Rutherford, California are dedicated to sustainability and earth-friendly practices. Though they have not felt the need to pursue Organic certification, they manage their vineyard in an organic manner.
These include mechanically tilling rather than spraying herbicides, installing owl boxes rather than poisons for rodent control, improving habitat [...]
A number of the NCAA’s leading schools, typically more widely known for their sports achievements, are making efforts to minimize their affect on the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Here’s an update on a few of the top schools efforts listed by conference.
Within the ACC, Duke is the 5th largest university purchaser of green [...]
Daniel Sheridan, a 23 year-old student, has recently designed a prototype see-saw to generate enough power to light a classroom.
Inspired by a trip to the island of Wasimi, Kenya teaching and assisting in the building of a school Daniel came up with the idea to convert the positive energy and “play” of the students into [...]
Dale Osborn, president of a wind energy firm DISGEN, is often credited with growing the U.S. wind energy industry.
He graduated in 1968 with a BS in industrial engineering and management from Oklahoma State University (OSU). Dale became interested in wind energy while working for Texas Instruments in Lubbock in 1979. By 1988, he was president [...]
Up in the Puget Sound they really know renewable. Or at least they’re doing a lot to learn more about it. This month the largest solar facility in the northwest came online, producing 450 kW, enough for 55 homes. While such an event is in itself laudable and very good news, there is more to [...]
People everywhere are realizing the benefits of eating seasonal food, supporting their local farmers. However, not only do our farmers provide for us, but Mother Nature also grows many nutrient-rich plants right outside our doorsteps, for free!
Naturalist “Wildman” Steve Brill, has been giving tours about wild edibles, throughout the northeastern U.S., for a couple decades. [...]
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