Straw Bale Construction

This is a great video from a single mom who built her own straw bale home for $50,000 while working still full time and livin on the land. She gives some great advice here for anyone who is considering building their own straw bale home, from labor, to coding, to construction.

By |2016-03-21T10:33:43-07:00November 12th, 2009|Green Building|

Biofuel as Substitute for Jet Fuel

A study conducted at the Michigan Technological University claims that the seeds of a weed can be used to fuel airplanes in the future. Carmelina sativa is an oilseed crop that can be utilized to decrease the carbon emissions made by aircrafts, by as much as 84 percent.

By |2017-03-10T05:04:38-08:00July 1st, 2009|Alternative Energy|

Biomass Power Gains Ground

While solar and wind power are already established alternative energy sources, biomass power is not used as much. But things will be changing in favor of biomass, what with the various biomass power plants rising up in different parts of the nation.

By |2017-03-10T05:04:37-08:00June 9th, 2009|Alternative Energy, Cars|

Wind and Fire Energy for Your Home

The three D’s that can describe fossil fuel are Dangerous, Dirty, and Dwindling. They are bad for the environment, but yet are still the number one source of energy. The good news is that there are cleaner, sustainable energies knocking on our doors. It is high time we welcome them into the picture with open arms. Here’s a quick look at geothermal and wind energy, and how people can harness them for their homes.

By |2013-04-16T01:57:11-07:00May 26th, 2009|Alternative Energy|

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