Scientists have developed a new kind of tiny motor — which they term a “microrocket” — that can propel itself through acidic environments, such as the human stomach, without any external energy source, opening the way to a variety of medical and industrial applications. Their report in the Journal of the American ... keep reading
Written by Celsias yesterday, about Design, Health, Innovation
New Zealand’s dairy farms could achieve cost-effective annual energy savings of at least 68.4 million kilowatt hours (kWh) in the dairy shed, according to the results of a pilot programme. That’s a 10% reduction and is equivalent to the annual electricity use of around 7100 households. Individual ... keep reading
Written by Celsias this week, about Agriculture & Food, Energy Saving
The world’s love of New Zealand’s natural products has driven the industry to new heights. A New Zealand Trade and Enterprise study has revealed that the New Zealand natural products industry has exceeded $1 billion in revenue. Michelle Palmer, Executive Director of Natural Products New Zealand says that ... keep reading
Written by Celsias this week, about Consumerism, Finance & Money, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior
There’s no reason why facing up to the challenge of climate change should not result in wide benefits to human society, including economic benefits. That’s the argument of the multiple authors of Reframing the Problem of Climate Change: From Zero Sum Game to Win-Win Solutions. The book is ... keep reading
Written by Bryan Walker this week, about Children and Families, Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Design, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Economics, Forestry, Innovation, Renewals
Bill McKibben and 350.Org have mobilised already against the overthrow of Maldives'first democratically elected President , Mohamed Nasheed. Nasheed has been on the frontline of action against climate change because the Maldives' very existence depends on all of us taking action.He has lead the charge to become the ... keep reading
Written by Celsias this week, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Climate Change, Environmental Disasters, Politics & Government
Watch out, SBW...Christchurch got its own free-to-air spat today . The gloves came off when Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee called Mayor Bob Parker a "clown" In a very marked change from the "working together " mantra that has operated, Brownlee lashed out , saying he was not surprised ratepayers were fed ... keep reading
Written by Celsias this week, about Christchurch, Earthquake, Economics, Finance & Money, Politics & Government (3 comments)
The NZ Clean Energy Centre (NZCEC) is planning a series of monthly workshops throughout 2012, aimed at providing unbiased information to those who are researching their energy options. “NZCEC has just completed an online survey through which respondents were asked to identify topics of interest, and this programme is a ... keep reading
Written by Celsias this week, about Clean Tech, Education, Electric vehicles, Emissions, Energy Saving, Solar
The Dairy Women’s Network of New Zealand has joined forces with the Breast Cancer Research Trust in an innovative initiative to raise funds towards achieving the BCRT’s goal of finding a cure for breast cancer by 2018. Dairy farms that are joined up with the Dairy Women’s ... keep reading
Written by Celsias this week, about Children and Families, Farming, Finance & Money, Health, Lifestyle & Behavior
Russian scientists have drilled into the vast, dark and unknown Lake Vostok, 2.2 miles below the surface of Antarctica, Russian news agency RIA Novosti said Monday. “Yesterday, our scientists stopped drilling at the depth of 3,768 meters and reached the surface of the subglacial lake,” the news agency ... keep reading
Written by Celsias this week, about Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Environment & Wildlife, Events, Polar Sea Ice
Established in 2008, Litefoot is a registered charitable trust that seeks to inspire New Zealanders to become environmental champions. Fronted by seven of New Zealand’s top athletes, Litefoot seeks to inspire Kiwis by example, to make simple lifestyle changes to reduce their environmental impact, ensuring that future generations are ... keep reading
Written by Celsias this week, about Action, Protest, & Activism, awards, Charity, Climate Change, Corporate Social Responsibility, Design, Emissions, Innovation, Sustainability
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