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India experiences massive power outages
Jul 31, 2012
Today blackouts in northern India spread to the eastern states, affecting half of the country's 1.2 billion people. Many office buildings are running on generators; More than a hundred trains were stranded in the summertime heat.
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Why we need to build a smart grid -- fast
Apr 12, 2012
A new book details our fragile electrical system. Plus, Shakespeare broken down and 3D chocolate printing.
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Power Walker!
Aug 25, 2011
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin released a study showing how to power our Smartphones from the kinetic energy in our shoes. That means...
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10 Things That Will Change How You Think About Water
Apr 12, 2011
Today on the Marketplace Morning Report, we spoke to Charles Fishman, author of The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water. In...
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MID-DAY UPDATE: Power rations in Japan, TARP couldn't end 'Too big to fail'
Mar 16, 2011
Here are today's headlines from Marketplace Morning Report and around the web. ...
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How can I figure out where my home is using energy? How can I do my own energy audit?
Jul 30, 2010
Easy Answer: We've made a Do-It-Yourself Energy Audit guide for you (with help from the Department of Energy and Consumer Reports)....
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How does my energy use compare to my neighbors'?
Jul 29, 2010
Easy Answer: Grab some recent power bills and find out....
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Which US state produces the most wind power?
Jul 26, 2010
**Easy Answer: Texas is the biggest wind generator by a long shot....
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