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The recent crisis in Japan has fueled fears of a meltdown and radioactive contamination from the nuclear power plant in Fukushima. As the public hears more about explosions and high levels of radiation, confidence in the safety of nuclear power ...

The concept of bio-fuel is one that many can support. Renewable energy is a growing concern, especially for those who wish to gain independence from reliance on foreign powers and large corporations that control the world’s oil supply.  Using bio-fuel ...

The most important thing you need in a survival situation is water, and if you haven’t laid in stores beforehand, it can be difficult to find. You need it not just for drinking, but brushing your teeth, washing, cleaning, and ...

Energy is one of the most vital concerns for any person looking to reduce dependence on the government and other outside sources. An overwhelming majority of homes are hooked up to municipal grids for electricity, water and sewage, and consumers ...

As research on alternative energy continues, hundreds of plants have been examined to determine whether they can provide an equivalent to corn for production of synthetic fuels.  Algae have had a surprising impact on this research and development. Research has ...

Research and development of alternative and renewable energy sources is becoming big business. More companies are recognizing that people wish to reduce their dependency on foreign oil and utility companies that charge high prices. Geothermal heating and energy is an ...

Since 2007, a thin film, portable, and flexible gadget charger sold under the trademark “SolarRoll” has been on the market.  Made by the Brunton company, the SolarRoll™ is a roll-up, easily-transported solar panel that can be unrolled and used to ...

When determining the best way to remove your house from the grid, terrain considerations will dictate the best options for your home. Alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro and geothermal require certain factors in order to provide sufficient ...

Perhaps the only thing more important than food in a long-term emergency is water.  Even the food you do have probably needs water to be cooked and eaten – especially dried beans and grains. Seriously, have you ever tried to ...

Well, it’s not like it’s exactly rocket science, is it? You get some wood, cut it to length, split some of it, leave some whole, and burn it. Pretty simple and straightforward. Well … yes and no. The key to ...