Large-scale solar power plants are certanly the way forward in terms of obtaining alternative energy. Simply put, the way it works is that thousands of mirrors surround a concrete skyscraper, focusing the sun’s rays onto the base, thereupon turning water into steam. As the steam rises, it spins large turbines to generate electricity. This massive project is an encouraging example of the innovators who are stepping up to the plate and doing something about the climate crisis. The company, Enviromission, states that each solar tower is big enough to create 200 MW of power and power 200,000 homes. When built, it would have been the tallest building in the world. Watch this presentational video below, to get a general idea of how this system is designed.
Normally an environmental activist’s cause doesn’t go well with a corporate set up of any kind. But of late since the environmental issues have been coming up, the whole idea of going green has caught up with the times and the corporate world has responded well to the initiative to make the world a better and long lasting place. Read more »
It isn’t difficult to see that companies all over the world are looking for ways to “go green”. From changing their practices to using more environmentally friendly products, most of today’s businesses are looking for ways to be competitive in this newly environmentally conscious society. Equally great are the number of entrepreneurs who are looking to take advantage of this movement toward greener living and start their own eco friendly businesses. Read more »
An eco company can be defined in a variety of ways. For the most part though, an eco company is usually any business or organization that either produces or uses in its production and/or manufacturing process, environmentally or ecologically friendly products and materials. Read more »
The Italian philosopher Umberto Eco has stated and presented his views on just about every aspect of human life and existence – including the environment and man’s place and perception of it. The root of Umberto Eco’s views on ecology can be traced back to one of his most famous essays, “Travels in Hyperreality”. Read more »
In the quest to attract and maintain quality employees, businesses and corporations from around the world are looking for anything that will give them an edge in the recruitment wars. In the past, companies have used signing bonuses, benefits, vacations, company cars, and even gym memberships to attract the proverbial cream of the crop. Read more »
Although there are some who disagree with the use of the term “eco terrorism” to describe their actions, the Federal Bureau of Investigation defines eco terrorism as the use or threatened use, of violence against individuals or properties by a group or groups of individuals of an environmental-orientation, for environmental and/or political reasons, that is usually symbolic in nature. Read more »
With society’s awareness of environmental and ecological issues growing every day, it seemed like only a matter of time before a concept like an eco challenge emerged. The union of recreation with respect for the environment seemed like a perfect combination. Read more »
From small homes to large businesses, it seems like everyone is on a mission to “go green”. Going green however, can mean different things in different situations. For some companies, it can mean making a change toward actually producing eco friendly products. For others who cannot produce them, going green can simply mean using products that are more environmentally and ecologically friendly. Read more »
In response to growing populations, loss of resources, and sagging economies, companies across the world are looking to create and provides services and products that are beneficial to the planet as well as to their bottom line. Read more »
