Five satellites launched to monitor the impact of global warming

Global warming due to increase in atmospheric greenhouse gases has forced the global leaders to pledge funds for projects aimed at controlling global warming because it can cause severe danger to earth. Some governments are investing millions of dollars on developing satellites that can be used to monitor earth in order to study the change in climactic conditions due to global warming. Here is a list of 5 satellites that have been launched to monitor the impact of global warming on our planet.

Five striking cardboard architectures

There has been a recyclable, naturalist yet surprisingly strong substance, which have been creating a phenomenal name in the field of architecture over the last few years. Guessing what it could be? It is cardboard, a material that is made of paper. Every year around the world, cardboard is produced in a large scale (more than 100 million tons). Being amazingly fire resistant, it is now considered convenient and perfect for eco friendly architecture. Listed below are some magnificent examples of architecture that are created by using cardboard.

Gym flooring to adorn your work desk

Recycling is the buzzword these days and going by the trend, eco friendly and environment activists out there are hellbent on converting wonderful products from recycled goods to drive the message home. Take a look at this work desk that looks perfectly new and glossy, but is originally a reclaimed surface from a salvaged basketball gym floor. Probably we may not have a basketball floor to convert into work spaces, but we can surely get inspired to do much more with what we have ready and available at home.

10 Eco friendly pet care products for the conscious owner

People have become increasingly environment-friendly. They are not only looking for products and goods for themselves that are ‘green’, they are searching for similar products for their pets too. In fact, according to an estimate, the green pet products industry crossed $1 billion in 2009 itself. Here are 10 ‘green’ products that will keep your pet happy and ‘green’:

A bibliophile's Christmas tree at the Inglewood Public Library

At Inglewood Public Library, there is one of the most innovative and ‘green’ Christmas tree that could ever be erected and then dissembled for reuse, made entirely of books with green or brown covers! This amazing life-sized Christmas tree is the creation of an assistant librarian called Bri Webber who has constructed this tree by placing the books in the circular fashion, much like building blocks to create a fascinating tree that required no water. This amazing tree can also be reused and is not the usual sorts that have fake plastic leaves and brackets for folding them back when not in use.

Unique wine collection cabinet made from wine crates

Proper storage facility for your wine collection is an important aspect of maintainability as well as its delectation. It is always been a gourmet’s delightful task to search out the right furniture that upholds a good display and serves storage utility with equal flair. Hawaiian furniture designer Aimee Inouye has, however, offered an exemplary opportunity in the form of the above features- a wine collection cabinet that will complement any decor with added class and responsibility. It is made from white oak and wine crate panels making it a nature-friendly item and adding to its sustainability factor.

An intriguing Streampunk Hellboy deftly created from recycled auto parts

Yes, we all know that the Hellboy is ‘devilishly’ red. Originally created by writer/artist Mike Mignola, our demonic super hero has battled and blazed his way through a slew of Nazi villains infused with dollops of dark power. But this time, for a change, we can see him in stylish silver black, wielding his boisterously over sized revolver, while being draped in his nigh ubiquitous knee height jacket.

Green Wheels: Jo-Mojo Electric Roadster

The green machine

Designed and manufactured by Dartz Motors, the Jo-Mojo electric roadster features innovation and futuristic design. The company is planning to target the SUV market through this vehicle designed by Eduard Gray from Gray Designs. Powered by an electric fuel based engine with zero carbon emissions this futuristic is 100 percent eco friendly. This car with a bullet proof body features a sunroof to take care of the car’s energy requirements. The electric motor used in this car can be charged using an electrical power source. The retractable sunroof features inbuilt solar panel, which generates electricity.

The good, the bad and the ugly: Hybrid photovoltaic cells

Hybrid photovoltaic cells are actually a composite of organic materials including conjugated polymers. These cells also contain some inorganic materials. The most common are CdSe, TiO, ZnO and PbS. The polymers absorb light by acting as the donor and transport holes, while the inorganic materials work as electron transporter and acceptor. Hybrid solar cells are highly cost effective and completely non-polluting. In some cells, a single panel consists both the PV and thermal elements to make a photovoltaic thermal (or PV-T) collector. This allows the cells to mitigate the heat and generate electricity constantly. Besides this, this also reduces the space needed for the installation of solar panel on roof.

The good, the bad and the ugly: Kinetic energy recovery systems

Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems also known as KERS are automotive systems in which a moving vehicle’s kinetic energy is recovered when we apply brake and this energy is stored in a battery for later use. The KERS was first use in Formula One cars in 2009 racing season. Many companies are developing this high-performance system for conventional vehicles. In 2010, the Formula One authorities stopped the use of KERS but they readopted it in 2011.