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Wind turbine produces water from air

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(CNN) — Wind turbines have long produced renewable energy but a French engineering firm has discovered another eco-purpose for the towering structures. Eole Water claims to have successfully modified the traditional wind turbine design to create the WMS1000, an appliance that can manufacture drinking water from humid air.

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Edible Rooftop Gardens

By on July 16, 2010 in eco friendly landscaping, organic farming, sustainable eating

RISC is an inspirational edible roof garden project atop the Reading International Solidarity Centre, a development education centre in the heart of the busy city. It is designed as a permaculture garden, following permaculture principles established in Robert Hart’s permaculture forest garden in Shropshire. With a rooftop education room opening up onto the garden, the […]

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The toilet that can help solve our water & energy problems

By on June 19, 2010 in water conservation, water saving tips

There is a ‘toilet revolution’ taking shape – with tankless toilets which save water while reducing watershed pollution. Upwards of 3 million people die annually from diarrhea, dysentery, and parasitic diseases — all for the want of clean water. Meanwhile, each year in the water-rich United States, 2.1 billion gallons of the world’s most precious […]

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Preparedness: Water Storage Tips

By on June 14, 2010 in dams, Uncategorized, water storage, water tanks

Some preparedness authorities recommend storing at least 14 gallons (53 litres) of water per person, which amounts to a two-week supply. This would mean a family of 4 would want to store approximately 56 gallons (212 litres) of water. Water stored improperly can be an exercise in futility, and even be hazardous to health. Here […]

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The Use of Wind Turbines vs Solar Power in South Africa

By on May 8, 2010 in green energy, wind turbines

Many of us associate a wind turbine with sustainable farming as we regularly see them spinning ferociously on grassy hill tops in rural areas. The truth is that wind turbines have now been specially adapted for residential use and they can be used in addition to other energy efficient products to reduce one’s carbon footprint. […]

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