Health & energy security

Chinese company launches new zero energy consumption air conditioner in Brazil

The Chinese appliance company Gree introduced its latest zero-energy consumption air conditioner model to the Brazilian market Thursday. The product, named VRF photovoltaic unit, is the perfect combination of photovoltaic power generation and home appliance: It not only is an air conditioning unit, but is also a power station that can generate energy for all appliances in one's home.Also, the product has five different operating modes, so that the unit can be set up in real time to provide residual energy to the national grid.

Health & energy security

Safer Solar Power: Notes and Resources

Most folks know that solar power can benefit every community and household: it minimizes dependence on fossil fuels and the corporations that provide electricity. Solar systems also have a rarely-discussed shadow side: their delivery can generate extremely low frequency (ELF) and radiofrequency (RF) radiation. The World Health Organization considers such electromagnetic radiation (EMR) Class 2B carcinogens. Long-term, chronic exposure to EMR can compromise peoples' health,