NWF July 28, 2009 How often have you run to the bus stop, missed the bus by only a few seconds, and had to wait 20 minutes for the next … Read more
Get Outside
Students and Retirees Bond Over Weevils and Weeds
By NWF July 28, 2009 The Kendal-Crosslands retirement community (KCC) in Pennsylvania is host to more than book clubs and bridge groups. Residents can often find students from nearby University … Read more
Town & Country: A Tale of Two Cultures
By NWF July 28, 2009 “Andy Dunham’s lettuce looks like a bouquet of flowers, and his farm is a five minute walk from campus. Who can beat that?” asks Grinnell … Read more
High Altitude Wind Energy ‘Hot Spots’ Studied
High altitude wind generation is getting more serious attention these days and a new study assesses some wind energy “hot spots” in the heavens. Stuart Fox at PopSci.com reports: “With … Read more
Energy From Bumps In the Road
A group of MIT undergraduate students who recognized that electric power in hybrid vehicles can come from applying brakes wondered if the vehicle’s suspension system might offer similar promise. Alternative-energy-news.info … Read more
Humpback Whale Inspires New Wind Turbine Design
A new design for wind turbine blades was inspired by a whale and a work of art. T. Goodman at InventorSpot.com reports: “Frank Fish (yes, it’s his real name), whose … Read more
Going Native: Rooting Campus Landscape Planning in Low-Energy Native Plants
Stroll through the University of Florida’s native tree walk, and you’ll get a firsthand education on what grows naturally in that state (access the virtual version by clicking on “sustainable … Read more
Shanghai Calling: International Collaboration for Sustainability
Collaborative, international climate change action is on the rise, thanks to people like Xiangyu Zhao. Known as “Shane” to English-speaking friends, Xiangyu Zhao is an international student at Franklin & … Read more
