Natural Disasters
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Call it the Ikea mindset. On populated islands, space is at a premium, just like those stereotypical Swedish kitchens you see when you stroll through your local assemble-it-yourself retailer. That space restriction is a major reason fossil fuels remain a better power-generation option than renewables on populated islands that have just experienced a natural disaster—like Puerto RIco. DON'T MISS: Tesla installs solar panels at Puerto Rico hospital At least, that's the argument made by Navigant Research in a recent blog post that uses the recent post-hurricane rebuilding effort in the...
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NASA looking at geothermal energy from Yellowstone supervolcano
Although claims of imminent volcanic eruption are likely exaggerated, any eruption of what's known as the Yellowstone Supervolcano would cause global chaos. Through intense monitoring programs, scientists have a clear idea of the Yellowstone volcano's behavior. Now NASA scientists are exploring a...
Sean Szymkowski -
2016 Toyota Mirai Power-Out Jack Could Run Your Home In Emergencies
It may be hidden behind a fuzzy grey triangular panel in the trunk, but the 2016 Toyota Mirai fuel-cell car offers a novel and innovative feature that could let it power your home for a day or two in the event of an emergency. Toyota executives say they haven't decided whether to offer the...
John Voelcker -
Electric-Car Concept From Japan Floats Like A Boat In Emergencies
The Fomm Concept One is an electric car designed to take on a tsunami.
Stephen Edelstein -
More Delays For 2012 Toyota Prius Hybrid: Thai Floods Force Toyota To Slow Production
The latest disaster to hit Asia this year may have centered on Thailand rather than Japan, but Japanese automaker Toyota has announced that production volumes of its 2012 Toyota Prius hybrid will be directly impacted as its supply chains suffer the effect of the worst floods to hit Thailand for 50...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield -
Nissan, Mitsubishi, Toyota Turn Electric Cars Into Backup Batteries
Ask most people which car would be best to have in a disaster and they’re likely to name something like a Humvee. While the now deceased gas-guzzling Humvee be good for navigating through deserted streets and clearing obstacles in the road it can’t help you cook a meal. But it turns out...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield