September 25, 2012 - Posted by Tolzoh

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The solar energy designers at Rawlemon have created a spherical, sun-tracking glass globe that is able to concentrate sunlight (and moonlight) up to 10,000 times. The company claims that its ß.torics system is 35% more efficient than traditional dual-axis photovoltaic designs, and the fully rotational, weatherproof sphere is even capable of harvesting electricity from moonlight.

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July 15, 2012 - Posted by Tolzoh

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A male markhor and kid, two of the thousands of animals forming a resurgence in markhor, Capra falconeri, numbers. Photo Credits: IUCN

Source - NEW YORK (July 3, 2012) – The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) announced today that the markhor – a majestic wild goat species – is making a remarkable comeback in Pakistan due to conservation efforts.

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July 1, 2012 - Posted by Tolzoh

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Women are being encouraged to recycle their used bras in Japan's newest environmental effort.

Recycle Bank - Sorry, it's not as sexy as it sounds. In fact it's a little weird. But it does make good eco-sense.

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June 28, 2012 - Posted by Tolzoh

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Can 1 miracle plant solve the world's 3 greatest problems?

Mother Nature Network — If someone were to tell you that they had a technology — a weed actually — that could sequester huge amounts of carbon permanently while lifting villagers out of poverty by providing both protein-rich food and super-insulated building materials, you might start to wonder if they were, well, smoking a different weed. 

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