This is an interesting study by some MIT students. They are proposing using layers of class with coloured films to increase the efficiency of PV cells and allow them to be used as a frame around the edge of windows. More info here.
Here is an article from Vancouver Sun about BC birds at risk.
“In the twentieth and twenty- first centuries,human culture has become more powerful-and thus ,more dangerous to nonhuman animals-than ever before.The scope of modern society is global and instantaneous:ideas ,beliefs,trends,and perversions are ubiquitously diffuse.The expansive reach of civilization’s technological capabilities leads to global warming, habitat destruction,oil tanker spills ,and radioactive and other toxic emissions.And such obvious [...]
I was listening to the Quirks and Quarks podcast on CBC today, there is a great section on using algae as a bio-fule if you want to check it out go HERE> Go to the October 4th link.
Also of interest is this article that explains some of the science and gives great references for further [...]
I found the link for the west8 project Mari mentioned today in the pin-up. There are some great images and projects on thier website that really relate to our exploration in public space for this project.
Check it out.
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