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74How Thin Film Photovoltaics are Changing the Face of Solar Energy
by naturebeds
Solar Panel technology has been at a plateau for arguably the last two decades. Advances in solar technology mean that it is finally starting to be competitive, on a domestic scale, with conventional energy. And one of the fastest growing areas within solar power is thin film Photovoltaics. published 5 months ago
77Solar Battery Chargers
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True story - mountain climbers in Everest use solar battery chargers to keep their cellphones charged up so they can phone home from base camp. "The sun was so bright at 18,000 feet that it wasn't a problem... published 3 months ago
72Cotton Pesticides
by naturebeds
How World War I and II played a big part in the development of pesticides. Insecticides were first developed in the 1930's by the German scientist Gerhard Schrader. Early experiments noted dimmed vision and... published 6 months ago
87Solar Power - Return on Investment for Your Home
by naturebeds
How do you find out if solar power is a good investment? Here are some facts and figures to make that decision a bit easier... published 5 months ago
80Coconut Oil - is it good for your baby?
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One thing's for sure - coconut oil smells great. To me, it always smells like summer, due to one fantastic holiday I spent as a child on the New Zealand coast. The sunblock we used had coconut oil in it. And... published 6 months ago
72Solar Tax Credits - How, What and Why
by naturebeds
Federal tax credits are available for anyone who buys a solar panel system. However, they are soon to expire. published 4 months ago
68Organic Wool - Nature's Super Fiber
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Wool - Nature's Wonder Fiber. Wool is the fire-resistant, heat-insulating, moisture-resistant, breathable, mould-resistant, naturally engineered fiber. Actually, it was naturally engineered for sheep, but most sheep are happy to get a haircut every summer... published 6 months ago
80Nursery Design - Color and Space
by naturebeds
To design a really good nursery, you need to look at the world from a child's viewpoint. Imagine being 3 feet tall...imagine learning to walk...imagine you want a space of your own. This hub looks a how to create a child-friendly space. published 6 months ago
66PBDE - What's in Your Mattress?
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PBDE's are fire retardants. The PBDE stands for Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ether. Why do we use them? PBDE's are sused as fire retardants in highly flammable plastics - eg. computer consoles, synthetic... published 5 months ago
76Solar Energy Showdown - which solar energy is best for you?
by naturebeds
Which is the best Solar Panel for you? There are many kinds of solar panels. When evaluating a solar solution, here are some of the factors to look for. published 4 months ago
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