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Vision 21 - Exploring 21th century clean technology |
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"Phill' er Up!"
Barry Carr can literally fuel up his natural gas powered
vehicle right in his home garage. The technology for
alternative fuels is out there, but now the focus is building
the necessary infrastructure to keep these vehicles on the road.
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"Green on the Inside"
Is your home making you sick? At The Building Energy
and Environmental Systems Laboratory at Syracuse
University, researchers are studying the emissions
from common furniture that you use everyday. |
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"Rain Gardens"
April Showers bring May flowers, but they also contribute
to the growing problem of rain water pollution.
But this beautiful solution may just be the perfect storm of
Green Technology and Green Thumbs.
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"Green on Top"
At SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, a centuries old technology is rediscovered, providing a unique view while reducing energy consumption.
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"An Acre of Willow"
This fast growing, renewable hardwood could become one of the solutions for clean energy production in the future for New York State. But just how much willow will it take?
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"Car of the Future?"
As alternative fuels evolve, electric cars may become a front runner for the cars of tomorrow. But what you may not realize, is that this clean technology already has had a long history with automotive enthusiasts.
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"Harnessing the Wind"
You may see more Windmills popping up throughout Central New York. Our hilly landscape provides the perfect conditions for these smaller residential turbines.
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"Green Closet"
You may think about the cost of that new shirt, but have you ever thought about it's impact on the environment? With a little effort, it is possible to be both stylish and eco-friendly.
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"Built to Last"
On the Near West Side of Syracuse stands a 100 year old home that is about to get a 21st Century “Green” make-over.
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"Green Grand Prix"
Each year, thousands of enthusiasts gather in Watkins Glenn watch the famous racing circuit. But in this race, it’s not how fast you go, but how you make the journey.
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"Waste Not"
OCRRA and Upstate Worm Farms both strive to help reduce the amount of food waste being sent to overburden landfills. It is a problem with an elegant solution
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"A Greener Economy"
Young entrepreneurs in Cortland New York look to an 150 year old historic building to sew the seeds of a new regional economy based on clean technologies.
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