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Voltaic's new Generator solar bag
voltaicsystems.com — Check this baby out for your off the grid applications. The Voltaic Generator is the first solar bag powerful enough to charge a laptop. It uses high efficiency solar cells to generate maximum power in the limited space available. It includes a battery pack custom designed to efficiently store and convert the electricity generated. It can also charge cell phones ...More ( Survival )
SUSTAINABLE STYLE: Noon Solar Bags!
inhabitat.com — Sure, you could pony up for a geeky/techy solar powered backpack, but does solar power get more stylish than these hot eco handbags from Noon Solar?! The Chicago company's new line has just been released, consisting of three amazingly stylish bags that can charge everything from your cell phone to iPod while you strut. We've seen many a solar panel-clad ...More ( Clothing )
Experts hack power grid in no time
networkworld.com — Here's another scary scenario that will make sh*t hit the fan. Ira Winkler, a penetration-testing consultant, says he and a team of other experts took a day to set up attack tools they needed then launched their attack, which paired social engineering with corrupting browsers on a power company's desktops. By the end of a full day of the attack, ...More ( Survival )
5 Urban Design Proposals for 3D City Farms
eburbanist.com — Imagine the world in 2050 with almost 80% of the planets population living in urban centers and our fruit, vegetables and even animals are grown in skyscrapers? One mans vision has sparked a series of designs leading closer and closer to what will be the first real-life vertical urban farm in Las Vegas, Nevada of all places. Here are five ...More ( Survival )
The White House during Earth Hourwatch!
Nice to see the US govt is worried about the Earth.
More ( Media )Solar Powered Necktie for the Eco geek
gadgets7.com — Clothing which integrates solar power isnt exactly breaking news. It has been done before and itll be done again. But frankly, we were yet to have seen such a cool integration of form and function such as with this Solar Powered Necktie. Designed by researchers at Iowa State University, whom have been working on inventing an effective use of photovoltaic ...More ( Tech News )
The Solar Stik Portable Power Generator
inhabitat.com — The Solar Stik is a small-scale energy generator that is capable of providing clean, green energy wherever it is needed most. The versatile system takes advantage of both solar and wind turbine technology and is quick to set up, making it perfect for applications ranging from boating and recreation to providing emergency relief and humanitarian aid.More ( Tools )
Salt Water to Energy - the Future or Hoax?watch!
Video claiming that we'll be using salt water as fuel soon.
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