How to store wind and solar energy

When the sun doesn't shine and the wind doesn't blow, solar panels and wind turbines have an obvious problem. Has Isentropic solved the problem of grid-scale electricity storage? 

How to easily fix your bike's flat tire on-the-go

Getting a flat tire when riding your bike is a real drag. Problem solved.

Elio Motors combines the best aspects of cars and motorcycles

Cars are big, expensive and use a lot of gasoline. Motorcycles are smaller, cheaper and more fuel efficient. But motorcycles aren't as safe and don't provide protection from bad weather. Problem solved.

BC SPCA slogan gets to the point

Here's some more great thinking from the BC SPCA.

Doggie daycare solves two problems

Here's a great win-win problem-solving idea. People attending the farmers' market in Ganges village on Salt Spring Island can't leave their dogs in their cars on hot, sunny days. They can't take them to the market either because it's contrary to health regulations. So the BC SPCA has set up a doggie day care at the market as a fund raiser. The SPCA makes a few dollars and the pet owners keep their dogs safe from a hot car interior.

False Creek a great example of urban redevelopment

It's hard to believe now, but False Creek in Vancouver was a polluted industrial wasteland just a few short decades ago. It's now one of the best examples of urban redevelopment anywhere. First, the land was temporarily redeveloped for the Expo 86 World's Fair and then redeveloped again as a residential and commercial district. The transformation is astounding. If you're ever in Vancouver, be sure to spend some time in the Yaletown area on the north side of False Creek.

Reuse. Reuse. Reuse.

I have a lot of respect for people who can keep waste out of landfills by finding a new use. This PVC pipe enhances the sound of these musical instruments and contributed to a wonderful day at the park in Ganges village on Salt Spring Island.