The idea sounds really simple and once you look at the way this one is being executed, you just feel why someone dint think of this much earlier. Well, it took man over 1600 years to think about why the Apple falls, so we are not really that surprised either. The officials at Japan’s Chitose Airport in Hokkaido have announced that they would be using snow collected in the winter months to power the cooling needs of the airport in summer. That sounds both simple and something that can be used in more places across the world.

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It is almost always assumed that everything green is always priced at the high-end of the shopping cart and in most cases it is indeed true. One of the major hindrances to green technology is that it just is not always economically feasible in a large scale. But with more money and time going into the research of green products and eco-friendly gadgets, it only is going to get better with the prices. Most of the green cars and vehicles are generally far more expensive than their fuel-guzzling and Carbon fuming cousins. But with Ibiza of SEAT the convention is all set to change.

The new vehicle has been dubbed the ‘Ibiza Ecomotive’ and comes in either a 5 door hatchback or a 3 door Sport Coupe. Powering both the 5 and 3 doors versions is Volkswagen’s 1.4 liter 3-cylinder TDI turbo diesel engine which makes 80 horsepower at the wheels.

The new Ecomotive features a very low CO2 emissions figure while also providing very low consumption. Though the Spanish car makers have not yet released any official fuel mileage figures, it seems that the vehicle is pretty green compared to others in the same category.

The aerodynamic simplicity of the car along with its light body work makes it further reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency. So how good a buy is the car in pure economic sense? At $ 19, 120 the Ibiza is an excellent buy to say the least.

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Carbon Footprint measurement has become more of a fashion statement than something aimed at saving the planet. Hence, if you happen to look at the generous stylish Carbon Footprint Monitor crafted by David Tonkinson then you are inclined to take my argument that it is an ideal candidate to bag the crown of artwork than eco-consciousness. Yet, do not let the amazingly modern and sleek look of the two globes fool you as they are more than capable of serving the purpose and helping you reduce on your homes Carbon Footprint. With LED lighting and crafted to minimize water, they are all about going green.

The LED powered wireless globes measure the Carbon Footprint of your home in a blatantly clear way and there are no confusing scales that you need to adhere to and no painful stats. The Green shows that you are low on Carbon emission and the red foot tells you that you are causing more damage to the planet than you should be. It encourages efficient energy use and by always showing the status of you Carbon Emissions you have a constant idea of how well or how badly you are doing.

What captures you the most is the fact that it wirelessly communicates with your main power source and you will not have to deal with hassles of rewiring. It also makes for a wonderful interior decorative piece even otherwise with its beautiful ergonomic design. Just do not use it as a decorative piece though!

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Global warming is probably the single-most famous term that does round in the eco-world and even outside it. Thanks to the efforts of high profile men like Al Gore, you have the whole world sitting up and taking notice. One of the most important ways of solving this impending catastrophe is by reducing and if possible eliminating Carbon emissions. While it is easier said than done, it seems that many architects and firms across the planet are putting in some serious efforts in that direction.

Sony Bank has become Japan’s first carbon-neutral bank, thanks to its purchase of renewable-energy credits. Issued by the Japan Natural Energy Company, the Green Power Certificate equals 1.1 million kilowatt hours. That power is sufficient for the bank to run Carbon-Neutral for a year. The initiative saves the equivalent of 400 tons of greenhouse-gas emissions.

In addition, for clients who own funds that exceed a certain amount, Sony Bank will use part of their service charges to purchase emissions credits, which it will then donate to the Japanese government. While Sony Bank becomes the first Carbon Neutral Bank in Japan, there are many emission-free homes and communities taking shape across the planet which will hopefully lead us towards a future that is safe for us and for the coming generations.

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Charity begins at home, or should we say the kitchen. The Energy and Resources Institute of India (TERI) has come up with a first of its kind cookbook offering an environment-friendly diet. Called ‘The Original Organic Cookbook: Recipes for the Healthy Living’ has been authored by chef Kuntal Kumar, who calls the shots at the kitchen of the Hilton hotel at Shillim near Mumbai. Â

Now that is a very cool way to approach the lifestyle problems that we are suffering from. News is that only 14,000 tonnes of the two million food grown annually in India is actually organic. So, the book focuses on a creating an intelligent kitchen. And the food recipes are not boring. In fact, one can find a comprehensive spread from international cuisine to the traditional Indian platter. Also, Kumar makes an attempt to dispel doubts that organic food is only vegetarian. And as per a rough estimate, if all famers in the world took to organic farming the carbon emission would be reduced by a considerable 21 per cent.

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In current eon, every nation has to face the crisis situation of electricity shortage. To crack this hitch regimes in all states are probing pioneering energy generation prospects. It would be a real bliss, particularly in rural areas if a nation builds up techniques to produce electricity out of fritter away stuff. Lately it has been guesstimated based on a report that electricity generated via cow dung could be of enormous aid as it is capable of fulfilling approximately 3% of US electrical demand. Subsequent to this, one of the largest chicken farms in China has lately set up a chicken waste consumption plant that claims to be one-of-its-kind in the whole country.

The electricity generating poultry waste biogas plant forenamed Beijing Deqingyuan Chicken Farm is sited around 50 kilometers north of Beijing. This chicken waste utilization set up will operate on 220 tones of compost coming out from farm daily to produce electricity as well as heat. Anaerobic digesters supplied with cow’s manure would produce biogas, which would be again employed to stimulate two GE Jenbacher gas engines.

Nearly 14,600 MWH of electricity is anticipated to be produced by this set up every year and it would result in a yearly cutback of $1.2 million in energy overheads. Moreover, it is being said that it will cut down farm’s carbon emissions by 95,000 tones per annum.

I strongly believe other nations must also value this eco project as apart from providing renewable electricity source, this set up would facilitate them in creating a green emanation free environment.

Via BioEnergySite