LED property lighting has transformed the world of interior and exterior illumination. Introduced in the 1960s, LED technology is now the mainstay of energy-efficient lighting solutions for homes and businesses. DOE Energy Star program and organizations like UL Solutions, Intertek, and DesignLights Consortium provide comprehensive testing and certification services for LED property lighting products. LED […]
The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) has received recognition for its efforts to promote energy efficiency and reduce light pollution in the lighting industry through the Luna Program. Initially, the DLC focused on encouraging the use of LED lighting and expanding its market use. Over time, the mission expanded to include developing guidelines for improving light quality, […]
Innovative companies like Magrathea Metals in Oakland, California, are pioneering a maintainable approach to sustainable mining of minerals from ocean water and waste brines. Instead of relying on traditional land disturbance mining, they’re turning to extracting critical metals from seawater like magnesium and lithium. This approach addresses economic and environmental concerns and strengthens national security […]
Lithium mining is becoming the gold rush of the 21st century. Lithium is in high demand as consumers gravitate to electric vehicles and power banks that store electricity generated from solar panels and wind turbines. Picture this, a vast expanse of 750,000 acres in the middle of Chile’s Atacama Desert. Vibrant blue and yellow ponds […]
