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What is the number 1 country by global installed wind capacity: the United States or China?

In the following graph: We see that China surpassed every single country in wind energy production, except the United States. But these statistics are up to 2009 only. So my question is: what about today in 2014? Did China equal or maybe even…
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How can I change my computing hardware and software for greater sustainability?

I currently use Mac OS X on a Retina Macbook Pro. Apple is known to be quite a green company, in terms of its hardware and the power required to manufacture, sell, and market it. But I think I can do much better. What would be some much more…
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What is the IPAT identity, and does it still matter?

A few years ago, the IPAT identity was all the rage when talking about the aggregate human impact on the global ecosystem. What is the IPAT identity exactly, and is it still relevant, or has it been superseded?
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How to construct a reliable loop siphon

I am building a new stacked AP (aquaponics) system, similar to this: While I have built bell siphons in the past I am more interested in getting the simplicity of a loop siphon to work on this system. Does anyone have experience with loop siphons?…
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How to best dispose of a plant-based 100% compostable plastic ECO-CUP?

I would like to dispose of a plastic cup: Bottom view: Markings on the cup say: 100% COMPOSTABLE & BIODEGRADABLE MADE FROM 100% RENEWABLE RESOURCE ECO-CUP® Made from plant NatureWorks® Type 7 plastic PLA I think I should toss it in our…
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Is secondary triple glazing a practical way to reduce energy costs?

I have been considering installing secondary double glazing units in my home in an attempt to turn my double glazed windows into triple glazed windows. I understand the law of diminishing returns, and the fact that sealed units are inherently more…
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Can you fit double glazing with secondary glazing?

We have a very old property that has secondary glazing as it is close to the M6.We want to have new double glazed windows fitted. Can they be fitted from the outside and retain the secondary glazing with no problems? Can you please advise?
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What method is best to gather energy?

Backstory: I dream everyday of running from society, setting up a little farm with my husband, and being free to enjoy nature. However, I love the internet and don't want to lose access. It's much better than owning 100+ books. My only obstacle is…
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Have spray-on solar cells hit the market yet? What other lightweight cell can I use for unusual shapes?

I read in a couple of places that researchers at Sheffield University have made spray-on perovskite cells at efficiencies of 11%. I was interested in this because it is lightweight and could fit more unusual shapes. I was also looking into regular…
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How much garden waste can a 4x2x2 (feet) flow-through worm bin process each week?

If I start with a 4x2x2 feet (122x61x61 cm) unit half full of shredded cardboard and 5lbs (2.3 kg) of red wigglers, how long should it take for the system to be running full tilt, and how much (in lbs, say) material should it be able to deal with?…
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What acid soil friendly nitrogen fixers won't be affected by pine allelopathy in zones 6-7?

Is there a nitrogen fixer which will do well in the high acidity low-density soil preferred by Blueberries? It needs to be able to resist pine allelopathy and be friendly to waters edge environments. I'm going to try to guild it with Blueberries…
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Is recycling cell batteries (highly) profitable?

Recently I've heard of people in our region (central Europe) traveling around to buy used button cell batteries of all sizes and types for a moderate price. Thinking about the price, the batteries can be and should be recycled, but no official…
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Do #4 (♶ LDPE) plastic bags need to be recycled at grocery stores like #2 (♴ HDPE) plastic bags?

Many recycling programs don't accept #2 (♴ - high-density polyethylene - HDPE) plastic bags (only #2 rigid plastic). Does the same apply to #4 (♶ - low-density polyethylene - LDPE) plastic? I've seen it both in rigid and film form and I'm…
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What Makes an Oven Eco-Friendly?

I am currently in the market for ovens and I wanted to know what makes on oven eco-friendly, whether it's electric or steam, without compromising reliability. I want a oven that not only benefits me but the planet as well.
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Tea tree oil and water organisms

I've seen tea tree oil been advertized as powerful anti-fungal & anti-bacterial agent, which people seem to use for practically anything: laundry (in particular cloth diapers) room freshener bathroom cleaner insect deterrent I can attest that tea…
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