http://www.ecoworld.com/blog/editor/muhawi Fri, 16 May 2008 21:54:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Brazil’s Cerrado (translated to mean “inaccessible”) is thought to be the most biodiverse savannah in the world. Giant anteaters, armadillos, pampas deer, cougars, macaws and howler monkeys are just a few of the animals that make their homes here. The maned wolf is one of the more unique species living in ... http://www.ecoworld.com/blog/editor/muhawi/2008/05/16/new-species-discovered-in-brazil/ Innovalight is getting a lot of attention: Time Magazine, The Economist, and Red Herring have all profiled this Santa Clara based company, while the department of energy has awarded them a fortune to assist with Innovalight’s unique solar panel development process.  Numerous Photovoltaic companies have been covered by ecoworld and solar ... http://www.ecoworld.com/blog/editor/muhawi/2008/05/14/innovalight-absorbing-light-with-liquid-silicon/ Irrigation canals, water wheels driven by oxen, and smooth stones meant to catch dew drops that form during colder nights have all been used to water crops.  Irrigation processes are constantly evolving.  In today's world, subsurface drip irrigation is one of the most efficient ways of water dispersal. This subsurface system wastes ... http://www.ecoworld.com/blog/editor/muhawi/2008/05/08/geoflow-taking-advantage-of-wastewater/ Numerous companies are coming up with techniques to use alternatives to fossil fuels. This is no surprise  with fossil fuel prices sky-rocketing, oil supplies running out and concerns about the product’s effect on the environment becoming more abundant. Unfortunately, demand for fossil fuels is still immense: According to the Energy Information ... http://www.ecoworld.com/blog/editor/muhawi/2008/05/05/biofuelbox-biodiesel-technology-to-your-door/ Marquiss Wind Power - Blowing Away the Energy Bill.  It may be annoying to hear wind whip its way around your home forcing windows to rattle and trees to bend and creak under its pressure. But with new wind technology, at least it is no longer wasted energy. The patented ... http://www.ecoworld.com/blog/editor/muhawi/2008/05/01/marquiss-wind-power-blowing-away-solar-power/ Carbon dioxide goes into more products than we think. Sodas contain the pressurized gas, quick inflatable life jackets on planes contain CO2, it is used as a pesticide, dry cleaners use CO2 as an alternative to more toxic chemicals, CO2 is commonly used in the oil industry to force the ... http://www.ecoworld.com/blog/editor/muhawi/2008/04/30/clean-energy-systems-rocket-technology-for-zero-emmissions/ Alcohol has played a major part in human history: Celebrations are synonymous with alcohol; religious ceremonies involve paying tribute with a sip of wine; alcohol fends off infection; many foods just would not be the same without a dash of Cabernet.  Ethanol has also played a role as a fuel source. Lamps were fueled by ... http://www.ecoworld.com/blog/editor/muhawi/2008/04/23/lignol-turning-biomass-into-biofuel/ Petroleum (crude oil) is a vital part of our society. Billions of cars are dependant on the fuel drilled out of the ground, but petroleum also constitutes the base for many industries including plastics, pharmaceuticals, pesticides and even fertilizers. Unfortunately, getting petroleum is a dirty process and until now, has ... http://www.ecoworld.com/blog/editor/muhawi/2008/04/15/geopure-cleaning-up-oilfield-wastewater/ Machines driven by wind are nothing new: Windmills date back to as far as 200 B.C where Persian farmers used these mesmerizing contraptions for grinding grains. Windmills are still popular today, especially in Europe where it is impossible not to see a windmill when touring areas like Denmark. Wind energy has been ... http://www.ecoworld.com/blog/editor/muhawi/2008/04/10/airtricity-building-a-more-powerful-europe-with-wind-farms/ Billions of animals are killed every year to support demand for their parts. It might be hard for some to imagine, but ostrich skin boots, kangaroo skin soccer balls and chairs made from a stuffed elephant's foot are just some of the items available for purchase. Tiger or seal penis soups, ... http://www.ecoworld.com/blog/editor/muhawi/2008/03/27/wildlife-alliance-fighting-against-the-wildlife-trade/