The United States Department of Defense is currently on the prowl for technology that can allow alternative energy sources to be called upon in the event of a national emergency. Military bases currently have back-up power generators which use diesel fuel to power the grid in the event of a blackout.
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How nuclear waste is stored
November 22nd, 2010 
Tushar Mathur All power stations, including nuclear power stations, produce a certain amount of waste. The nuclear power industry takes full responsibility for their waste and the cost of dealing with it is factored into the cost of its product, electricity.
Nuclear waste is all radioactive to some extent.
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North Carolina scientists reveal how water based ‘artificial leaf’ produces electricity
November 2nd, 2010 Tushar Mathur Did you know that a North Carolina State University staff has demonstrated that water gel-based solar devices (named: “artificial leaves”) can act like solar cells to generate electricity?
The study has been released on-line in the Journal of Materials Chemistry by Doctor. Orlin Velev, an Invista Professor of Chemical and Bio-molecular Engineering.
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1411- Becoming an alarming number
February 15th, 2010 Tushar Mathur 1411…1411…This is the talk of the town nowadays. From a good fat figure of 40,000, presently it has come to 1411. You are wondering what this number is about. This is the number which is indicating the sooner extinction of the tiger community in India.
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New York Green Police
January 16th, 2010 Tushar Mathur The New York City has now been armed by a fleet of 20 cops who also has a nick name the “Green police”. They are an extension to the concerns that the Department of Environmental Conservation had related to the different violations that people in the New York City made related to the established laws for a green city.
Carbon Footprint
January 8th, 2010 Tushar Mathur The measure of the effect of our activities on the environment is called Carbon Footprints, particularly on climate change. It is directly related to the amount of greenhouse gases produced through the burning of fossil fuels which is used for electricity, transportation, heating, etc. This is basically a measurement of individually produced greenhouse gases and is equivalent to tons of carbon dioxide.
New Discoveries in Solar Energy
December 11th, 2009 Tushar Mathur New Discoveries in Solar Energy
Anywhere you look today you will see the message, “go green, save your planet and your money.” This is an appealing message for everybody as we are now very much aware of the dire results of ever rising global temperature. Scientists all over the world keep working on finding ways to save energy and improve environment around us.
Radon
November 18th, 2009 Tushar Mathur Radon is a natural radioactive gas which cannot be seen or smelled. This gas causes cancer. Its presence in homes is a danger for the life’s of our near and dear ones. Radon causes lung cancer among non-smokers and it is found out to be the second leading cause for lung cancer in America.
A Pool of Possibilities with WWOOF
October 26th, 2009 Tushar Mathur WWOOF or World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farming has opened up a pool of opportunities for people like globe trotters, environmentalists and others who are looking for immigration too. Thousands of organic farms have opened their doors to the volunteers’ world wide. They are free to come over stay and volunteer in the day to day work of the farm and in return they get free food and shelter with the farm owners.
Planning to attend the Green Festival in DC
August 5th, 2009 Tushar Mathur While the climate crisis and energy issues loom in an increasingly unstable economy, Americans are eager for a sustainable marketplace that will provide jobs, clean energy and a secure future. These issues will be highlighted and covered as the demands and needs for environmental solutions have never been greater.
