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Why we need to build a smart grid -- fast

Thursday, April 12, 2012
A new book details our fragile electrical system. Plus, Shakespeare broken down and 3D chocolate printing.
Posted In: electricity, 3D printing, Shakespeare, smart grid, power

Power Walker!

Thursday, August 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...
Posted In: energy, phones, power, shoes
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10 Things That Will Change How You Think About Water

Tuesday, April 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...
Posted In: Big Book, featured, power, water

How can I figure out where my home is using energy? How can I do my own energy audit?

Friday, July 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)....
Posted In: DIY, electricity, energy, energy audit, energy bill, marketplace money, power

How does my energy use compare to my neighbors'?

Thursday, July 29, 2010
Easy Answer: Grab some recent power bills and find out....
Posted In: cutting energy, electricity, energy audit, energy bill, marketplace money, power, reducing energy bill

Which US state produces the most wind power?

Monday, July 26, 2010
**Easy Answer: Texas is the biggest wind generator by a long shot....
Posted In: power, study, wind, wind energy

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California Gov. Brown talks taxes, cuts and economic fairness

I have a non-political observation to make. In another part of this interview not shown here, Governor Brown identified that he could see 50 miles...

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Times-Picayune to cut back jobs and production schedule

As someone born and breaded in New Orleans I'm sorry to see this news from my hometown paper, but as someone who's found reading it an...

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High-frequency trading: Bad for markets... and the soul?

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First I'd like to thank everyone for listening to what I had to say, it's really an honor to have been on marketplace. Second...

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Nick Hanauer on the TED talk, income inequality controversy

If the idea of "trickle-down economics" hasn't worked---when governments have actually *tried* it, rather than a form they...