Digital Earth launched in beta website.

Digital Earth Inc just launched it beta website.

The functionality looks cool.

Detail at http://blog.pepperlab.com

Digital Earth product demo - part II

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NZo3mYdeoQ

Digital Earth product demo - part I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn2CpzyvuB4

US Energy Map

NPR has published an interactive map of US electric grid along with some other details like power plants, solar and wind etc.

I have been thinking about doing something similar for a long time, but this is a great start.

The map includes:

1. US Electric Grid with existing and proposed lines


2. Power sources (including Coal, Nuclear, Gas, Hydro, Oil, Biomass, Wind) and their usage in various states.


3. Power plants (including Coal, Nuclear, Gas, Hydro, Oil, Biomass, Solar, Wind) and their details


4. Solar power capacity and solar power transmission lines


5. Wind speed chart and proposed wind power transmission lines by and after 2030

http://www.npr.org/news/graphics/2009/apr/electric-grid/

What is a ‘green job’ anyway?

Van Jones, social activist and advisor to President Obama says a green job is "a family-supporting, career-track job that directly contributes to preserving or enhancing environmental quality."

http://www.renewableenergyjobs.com/what_is_a_green_job/