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Efficient water balloons
 Well, the Danes are at it again (they never really stop). Check out this new method of storing the wind so you can use the energy when it's not windy. Such fun! |
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An ambitious project
 Universities seem to be an engine for trying and promoting new technology. I know it appeals to students, but what's going on in Oregon is also having an impact on their economy. It certainly has Governor Kitzhaber's attention. Check it out here. |
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Meanwhile,
 there's this story from The New York Times about how, when it comes to green jobs, we still have a very long way to go. So far, it's only 2% of the jobs nationwide. |
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Nothing to do with heating
 Thanks to subscriber, Larry Hammond, for the heads-up on this ultimate-residential-water-leak story. Sure does make you wonder how something like this can happen, doesn't it? |
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Building America
 Thanks to our very-well-read subscriber, Robert O'Brien, who came up with another good one to share with us. Building America sets a great example of what's possible, but do you think the average building will get on board with these ideas? Does the builder influence the market in these times? Thoughts? |
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But before you answer
Here's a very interesting take on hydronics, especially when you consider the source. It's nice to see commercial real-estate people talking this way. And it's no wonder, when you look at the results Wal-Mart got from that one radiant-cooling project.
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Cleaning Canada
 Check out this article about what our friends in Toronto are doing with the poo from the zoo. Hey, it's gotta go somewhere, right? And the polar bear looks pleased. It's always wise to keep a polar bear happy. Right? |
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But will it be yellow?
 Nice segue from Number Two to Number One thanks to subscriber, Noel Kelly, who gave me a heads-up on this ski resort's plan to make snow from waste water. Some people are upset. Go figure. |
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