green technologies

Vertical farming

 The future of modern agriculture could  be found indoors. Vertical farms grow plants hydroponically in large, multistory buildings under artificial light. Crops can be stacked on top of each other and grown quicker than traditional farming methods.

Offshore wind power

One of the last renewable energy projects is offshore wind. Turbines located just off the coast that can generate near-constant green power.

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The Ecocapsule ( http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/ecocapsule-micro-shelter ) a micro shelter operates by sustainable technology (solar power, rainwater collection and filtration and wind power). Fits two adults has kitchen, water shower and can be used basically anywhere. It costs roughly 89,000 dollars http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/ecocapsule-update-for-sale
The Salt Lamp developed by Aisa Mijeno. Requires one glass of water and two tablespoons of salt to a nights worth of light. If you're unable to get salt it also runs on ocean water. Works for one year without needing to be replaced. (Designed for non profit organization and those in need) http://www.salt.ph/

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InVitrum







InVitrum is a project that aims to reduce landfills by creating materials from crushed consumer glass regardless of contaminants. VitroBank, a part of InVitrum, is created by Grant Marchelli, a University of Washington Graduate student. It is a building  material that is more sustainable than masonry. It is made from 100 percent post- consumer glass and uses 60 percent less fuel than the materials used now.


Vertical Harvest



Rather than growing out, Vertical farms are growing upwards. With hydroponic systems, growing food is more efficient and more cost saving than growing the normal way. The Vertical Harvest, a hydroponic company, can grow more than 37,000 pounds of greens, 4,400 pounds of herbs and 44,000 pounds of tomatoes a year. This can greatly increase the rate of food production and therefore can feed more people in less space.

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In the Arctic, companies are attempting to build ice roads and drill ice pads shown above.
According to the anrw.org website, new oil reserves are being developed in the North Slope for less than $2.50 a barrel. This is very cheap. Petroleum industries are trying to discover more oil without causing too much impact on the environment.

GE's Brilliant line of wind turbines are another advancement. They can predict wind availability, and power needs. They are powered by grid-scale batteries which help store energy for future use. The new generation of wind turbines are a more efficient method of conducting electricity than those currently made. The Norwegian-based oil and gas company Statoil, began creating floating wind turbines that hover over the coast of Scotland. They have cables attached to them which allows the wind turbines to be placed in water up to 700 meters. The creation of these wind turbines will decline the cost of energy, and increase the accessibility of energy in hopes of a "zero-carbon" future.

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Green Burial   http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/07/green-technology_n_7208264.html


Shawn Decker Prairie https://vimeo.com/67282359


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Plant Your Roof

It's a wonder that this concept attributed to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of Seven Wonders of the World, didn't catch on sooner in the modern world. Legend has it that the roofs, balconies, and terraces of the royal palace of Babylon were turned into gardens by the king's order to cheer up one of his wives. Roof gardens help absorb heat, reduce the carbon dioxide impact by taking up CO2 and giving off oxygen, absorb storm water, and reduce summer air conditioning usage. Ultimately, the technique could lessen the "heat island" effect that occurs in urban centers. Butterflies and songbirds could also start frequenting urban garden roofs, and like the king's wife, could even cheer up the inhabitants of the building. Here, a green roof is tested at Chicago's City Hall.

Let Plants and Microbes Clean Up After Us

Bioremediation uses microbes and plants to clean up contamination. Examples include the cleanup of nitrates in contaminated water with the help of microbes, and using plants to uptake arsenic from contaminated soil (like the Arabidopsis in the image above), in a process known as phytoremediation. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has used it to clean up several sites. Often, native plant species can be used for site cleanup, which are advantageous because in most cases they don't require pesticides or watering. In other cases scientists are trying to genetically modify the plants to take up contaminants in their roots and transport it all the way to the leaves for easy harvesting.

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Fontus is a water bottle that converts water vapor from the air into clean drinking water. It uses solar energy to power to water condenser. This has to do with the issue of clean sources of water for personal or mass production. This technology, if given the right capacity and scale, could potentially give small communities with no real source of clean water a way to access water.
Links: http://www.jamesdysonaward.org/projects/fontus-2/
https://vimeo.com/131335389





Plant lamps is a project that uses electrons emitted from microorganisms around plant roots in the dirt to power LED lights in places with no substantial source of clean power. It uses no gas, oil, or coal and is very clean. Prototypes have been given to households in Nuevo Saposoa, a village in a rain forest.
Links: https://www.technologyreview.com/s/543781/plant-lamps-turn-dirt-and-vegetation-into-a-power-source/