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Largest U.S. Wind Project Breaks Ground in California

Amanda Wills, July 27th, 2010

Today, the Alta Wind Energy Center officially breaks ground for the largest wind power project in the country. The turbines will supply more than 600,000 homes in Southern California with electricity. Situated in the Mojave Desert, the multibillion-dollar farm is about 75 miles north of Los Angeles. According to experts, once completed, this 3,000 megawatt (MW) initiative could supply three ... read more

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Tagged energy, fuel, oil

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The Intern Files: How to Green Your Dorm

Chloe Skye, July 27th, 2010

August, for many, is the time for family vacations, barbecues and pool parties galore. For college students, it's also the bright beginnings of a new school year. While you prepare for move-in day, keep in mind that being green can still apply. It’s absolutely possible to create an easy, eco-friendly living environment for everyone involved, whether you have one, two ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, book, cfl, DIY, energy, greenbuilding, recycle, reduce, refrigerator, reuse, students, toilet

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$35 Computer Tablet to Feature Solar Design

Amanda Wills, July 27th, 2010

It's hard to believe that it has been almost four months since more than 300,000 flocked to local Apple stores to be the first owners of the highly touted $499 iPad. Still considered a novelty as it's still in its first-version infancy, the iPad may have a new competitor on the market. A new Linux operating system-based tablet was introduced ... read more

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Tagged aluminum, computers, energy, mercury, pvc, students

Published in Electronics


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