Alternative Energy Researcher Gifts

'Yes, have you finished with this old chip oil?'

Striving to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, scientists attempt to harness the energy of a toddler's tantrum.

Rare earths are the key to a greenwashed, technotopian future

'Garfield has told the oil companies to go to hell.'

How did THAT get there? Wash me.

Environmentalist Brainstorm

Noisy energy?

'And the best thing about this electric thermal underwear is, no batteries, it's solar!'

Sea weed harvest.

City Windfarms.

The Monitor is going to sleep.

Meanwhile, back on planet earth...Greenland's ice sheet is melting faster than previously thought, sea levels could rise..."

'... and power outages on really hot days don't affect this baby one bit.'

Today, a special retro segment of The Fad Herald. It's the Fad Herald. Off the hook! Hey jive turkeys, here's what's not cool: Fossil fuels, dependence on Mideast oil, long gas lines. Here's what's groovy: Solar power, alternative fuels, energy independence. Can you dig? The world is changing, baby! Instead of solar panels, I'm buying a sweet 8-track player. Next week, a look ahead to 2040. What's out: Waiting in long lines to fill up the spacecraft with gas.

Water power.

"Here's the problem."

'What makes you think we have a radiation leak?'

After his first day, Lester, the new accountant for Acme Solar, Wind & Biomass Energy, Corp., realized he had become a green bean counter.

'Look on the bright side: now we qualify for an energy-conservation award.'

Swamp gas

"Technically, He's supposed to generate more energy than he uses."

Ethanol and foreign oil.

If we run with this account, we'll be accused of being ethically challenged and morally bankrupt...anyone got a problem with that?

'Gentlemen, I think it's time we address the issue of global warming.'

Dave, determined to go green by using only solar powered tools, will hereafter check weather reports before making bids.

The oil trap.

"I told you we needed deeper foundations!"

The Transition Oz team on their way to Totnes to get advice on Reskilling, Transport, Oil Dependancy and overcoming Post Petroleum Stress Disorder.

"My husband bought me this wind-assisted, solar powered, environment-friendly clothes dryer."

Windfarm Autumn.

"We're giving up petrol for lent in 2025."

Biofuel - a solution or...?

A dramatic breakthrough in the world of alternative energy: canine tail power.

"Woo-hoo!"

"I brought in Ron to help us reach an untapped resource."