Artificial Leaf That Turns Sunlight into Energy

Allana Bochmann

Scientists have created a practical artificial leaf that has the ability to turn sunlight and water into energy as efficiently as a real leaf could. The artificial leaf looks nothing like a real one, and is made of stable materials that produce the same energy. It is made of silicon, electronics, and catalysts that create chemical reactions which produce the energy. Scientists believe that if the leaves were left in a gallon of water with sunlight, then they could , after a while, provide a home with basic energy for one day.

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Universal, Energy-Effiecient Adapter

By Allana Bochmann

This universal power adapter is the new solution to losing cell-phone chargers or any other electric charger. When an electronic device is hooked up to the power source it will recieve the exact voltage that it requires and no more. This is an improvement to electric chargers that usually supply more energy then needed.

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The Empire State Building is becoming more Energy Efficient

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In the 1930's the Empire State Building was considered energy efficient but now it costs about $11 MILLION for the annual energy bill. The building is now being renovated to be more green and reduce their 105,000 metric tons of green house gases over the next 5 years. The workers are doing things like changing the windows to let in less cold weather so that they can lower the energy for heat that they use. Changes like these could really help out energy reduction and also bring down gas emissions if every business or huge buildings did what the Empire State Building is doing to become energy efficient.

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Vibration-Powered AA Battery Charges When You Shake It Up

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Brothers Industries, a Japanese company, has created batteries that charge themselves when you shake them up. This is a great new idea because now we don't have to buy alot of batteries or waste materials to make more.







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Powder-Powered Bike

By Allana Bochmann

This bike is powered by a metallic powder of sodium silicide that generates hydrogen as soon as it comes in contact with the water. This power-assists your bike only leaving behind an eco-safe sodium silicate and water-vapor. It's an eco friendly way to make your bike super speedy and powerful!

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World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm Opens in Britain

Seven miles off the coast of Kent Britain built 100 380-foot tall turbines. With these new turbines Britain now has 30% more wind power. This farm will power about 200,000 homes and bring Britain closer to their goal of being powered 15% by renewable resources while they are currently at only 3%.

World's Top Ten Polluting Countries

China is the world's worst polluter nation with the highest overall annual emission of greenhouse gases (6,018 million ton). Australia has the world's highest per capital carbon dioxide emissions.

1. China
China is the world's worst polluter nation with the highest overall annual emission of greenhouse gases (6,018 million ton). However, in terms of percapita emissions it is ranked 44th in the world, emitting 4.5 ton (per person).

2. United States
The United States is the second worst percapita carbon emitter with for 19.78 ton of emission per person. America is also ranked the world's second highest polluter with 5,903 million tons of carbon dioxide emission.

3. Russia
Russia is ranked third with 1,704 million tons of carbon dioxide emission.

4. India
India is world's fourth biggest polluter with 1,293 million ton of carbon dioxide emission. The average person in India emits just 1.16 ton per person annually.

5. Japan
Japan comes next in the list with 1,247 million ton of carbon emission.

6. Germany
Germany is the 6th biggest polluter in the world with 858 million ton of carbon dioxide emission.

7. Canada
Canada which emits 18.81 ton of carbon per person is the world 7th worst polluter, with an absolute carbon emission of 614 million ton.

8. United Kingdom
The United Kingdom's emission stands at 586 million tons of carbon dioxide emission.

9. South Korea
South Korea comes next in the worst polluters' list with 514 million tons of carbon dioxide emission.

10. Iran
Iran has 471 million tons of carbon dioxide emission. Iran is worst hit by air and water pollution. The Caspian sea is highly polluted posing a grave threat to marine life and the ecology.