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A little too much solar success perhaps? Solar panels in Queensland and NSW in Australia have been providing some householders with energy in a more concentrated form than they bargained for. At least 70 houses with rooftop solar panel arrays have had...

Q. Dear Umbra, It’s common knowledge that Americans consume significantly more than our fair share of the Earth’s natural resources. I realize that this is a complex question that does not have a precise answer, but what kind of steps would I need to...

Generating your own electricity Save on electricity costs by generating your own. Generating your own electricity can reduce energy costs and ensure security of supply. For rural properties, it may be the only practical and cost-effective option....

Amazon The real world just got a little more push-button. This week Amazon quietly listed customizable AWS IoT Buttons for sale on its site, customizable versions of its Amazon Dash buttons. The Dash buttons take the company’s “one-click” ordering...

With both utility prices and environmental consciousness on the rise, more people are doing what they can to reduce the “carbon footprint” of their home. But what is your “carbon footprint?” According to TimeforChange.org, a carbon footprint is defined...