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Solar Powered Airplane Flies for 26 Hours Straight

Photo via the NY Times A solar-powered airplane piloted in Switzerland has just made a landmark achievement: It flew for well over 24 hours straight, continuing on its journey well after the sun went down. The story is making headline news all around the world, and for good reason — it’s a powerful example of the vast potential held by renewable energy. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Solar Powered Airplane Flies for 26 Hours Straight

Monterey, California Switching to Sea As Primary Water Source

Photo via foxypar4 In the face of an increasing water shortage, last November state regulators told Monterey County to curb its withdrawals from the Carmel River, the current main water source, by 70% by 2016. With no where else to turn for water, the county is turning its eyes to the ocean, and launching an enormous desalination project to provide water to about 100,000 customers. It’s controversial, but some argue desalination is the only choice the penninsula has for finding water outside of the Carmel River. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Monterey, California Switching to Sea As Primary Water Source