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VENTURE: Algal Biodiesel Project

Posted on 13. Apr, 2009 by Charles Tsai.

Brian Finn, 17, USA - Imagine that pond scum could replace the most widely-used power source on earth. In the Algal Biodiesel Project (ABP) at the Greater Hartford Academy of Mathematics and Science High School, we aim to do just that. The ABP is a student-run project doing independent research into creating biodiesel fuel from algae. [...]

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VENTURE: Turn It Off

Posted on 13. Apr, 2009 by Charles Tsai.

Sagar Naupada, 19, India - While we walk out of a room having a 60W bulb without switching it off, the power wastage snow balls to approximately 22,000W per year. If this is the case of a single bulb what about the other appliances in our house hold. My idea is to develop a electronic system [...]

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VENTURE: Palm Fronds Cement Blocks

Posted on 12. Apr, 2009 by Charles Tsai.

Mark Gersava, 24, Philippines - Palm fronds is a waste product came from Palm Oil Plants, the increase of this waste residue was just thrown away and burned to decrease its amount. In search for an alternative that would answer the environmental problems caused by Palm Fronds burning and arrest the rising cost of construction materials, [...]

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VENTURE: Eco-San Toilet

Posted on 12. Apr, 2009 by Charles Tsai.

Moses Odhiambo, 24, Kenya – Dunga wetland faces a myriad of problems i.e. habitat destruction, pollution, hunting among others. Limited land space undermines any efforts put by conservation bodies to try and protect the swamp. Farming is one of the ever increasing threats to the wetland that continues to pose a detrimental effect on its [...]

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VENTURE: Tractor-Factor

Posted on 11. Apr, 2009 by Charles Tsai.

Shailesh Upadhyay and Ujala Shanker, India – One of the biggest problems faced by Indian villages is scarce electricity to power light bulbs. Electricity is provided only for a very few hours and only during day time. Hence, children are unable to study at night and have to resort to using lanterns, which can contribute [...]

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INTERVIEW: Eden Full on Inventions

Posted on 07. Apr, 2009 by Charles Tsai.

Most teens have never heard the term “photovoltaics” let alone know what it is – a type of technology that turns solar energy into electricity. But not Eden Full. The 16-year-old Canadian teen knows enough about the field that she has even invented a new device that can help solar panels maximize their performance. How? [...]

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VENTURE: Eco-Jeepneys

Posted on 11. Mar, 2009 by Charles Tsai.

Nicole Villarojo, 22, Philippines - The jeepney is one of the primary means of transportation in the Philippines. They are so vast in number and have unfortunately become great contributors to air pollution, health diseases among commuters and climate change. Some private entities, however, have successfully created innovations for jeepney engines which allow them to run [...]

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Roots and Shoots Canada

Posted on 11. Mar, 2009 by Charles Tsai.

Roots & Shoots, a program of the Jane Goodall Institute, is a youth-driven global network that connects people of all ages who are creating positive change for people, animals and the environment. Roots & Shoots goes beyond motivating youth to learn about the issues facing our local and global communities—it helps them design, lead and [...]

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VENTURE: Portable Windmill

Posted on 11. Mar, 2009 by Charles Tsai.

Chew Yee Ng, 20, Singapore - A portable, easy to assemble and affordable windmill. In rural areas and disaster struck areas electricity is hard to get, therefore lowering the living condition of these areas. Windmills can be brought into these areas and start generating electricity without the need for constant supply of fuel (fuel is expensive [...]

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VENTURE: Edible Objects

Posted on 05. Mar, 2009 by Charles Tsai.

Ronan Le Vacon, 18, France - Edible Objects is a venture that seeks to address environmental issues like waste and use of energy by designing objects that allow us to change the way in which we eat. Putting to good use their design studies, Ronan and the team plan to create objects and utensils for eating [...]

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VENTURE: Kids vs Global Warming

Posted on 04. Mar, 2009 by Charles Tsai.

Alec Loorz, 14, USA – Kids vs Global Warming is a youth-inspired and youth-led non-profit organization, dedicated to educating kids about climate change and empowering them to take action. We, as youth are standing up and taking the lead to stop the climate crisis before it’s too late. Kids vs Global Warming (web) makes it [...]