Derek Markham
Derek is a digital dad with an analog streak, as comfortable with a smartphone as he is with pencil and paper. He's got a soft spot for babies, bicycles and bouldering, and is the Head Shoveler at his mini-farm startup in New Mexico. You can also find him letting it all hang out on Twitter, Facebook, and NaturalPapa.
Latest Stories from Derek Markham - Page 9
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A DIY Solar USB Charger for Occupiers
When you're away from easy access to the grid, occupying a city square for example, how can you keep your phone charged? With this handy DIY solar charging system, of course.
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Solar Cogeneration Installation Demonstrates Solar Cooling at SoCalGas
A new solar project from Cogenra provides more than electricity, as it also uses captured the heat to run chillers and air conditioners.
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Microgenerators Inside Water Pipes to Power Smart Water Sensors
Using the flow of water inside the pipes to power the water network's own monitoring devices could eliminate the need for batteries in those systems.
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New App Guides Swimmers to Cleanest Beaches
A free new smartphone app provides info on over 1000 beaches in the U.S. to help guide you to the cleanest places to frolic in the ocean.
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Revolve Water Bottle Filters Tap Water While You Drink
The Revolve Tap Water Filtration system is an easy way to start choosing to drink tap water over bottled water.
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Solar Backpacks to Charge Marines in the Field
Marines deployed at forward operating bases may soon get their power in the field through solar backpacks, cutting their fuel use up to 50%.
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Next Generation Wastewater Treatment Uses Hydrodynamic Forces to Clean Water
Instead of using a physical barrier, such as a filter, a new water treatment technology uses a combination of centrifugal and hydrodynamic forces to separate biomass and recover water in wastewater treatment.
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New App Brings Global Extreme Weather Events to Your iPad: Xweather
A dynamic app combining an Earth browser with multimedia resources brings near-realtime updates on Earth-changing events
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15 Concepts and Solutions for Providing Clean Drinking Water
Clean drinking water is one of our basic human needs, but in many parts of the world, it's also hard to come by. Here's another look at some of the latest concepts for providing clean drinking water.
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Potomac River Named as America’s Most Endangered River of 2012
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, and while some great progress has been made, there are still many rivers which are endangered, including one flowing through our nation's capital.
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Looking Backward to Move Forward: Solar Stills Could be the Low-Cost Leader in Water Desalination
Using solar stills to purify water isn't a new idea, but it's an effective one. And now new efforts are underway to use this old technology to help green the desert.
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Instant Solar: Modular Solar Arrays are Fully Assembled and Ready to Power Up on Delivery
SunPods modular solar panel arrays cut installation time to a minimum and are ready to generate power in a flash.
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The App for a More Sustainable Lifestyle: EcoChallenge
If you need help achieving a more sustainable lifestyle, or help in convincing others to work toward it, this free app will be your daily adviser.
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Plug 'n Play Solar Systems Could Give Renters a Renewable Energy Option
Solar power systems are great choice for homeowners, but what if you're just a renter? A plug 'n play solar power package could be the answer.
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EnergySaver Mobile App Analyzes Energy and Water Use, Helps You Save Money
Instead of just tracking your energy and water use, grab this mobile app that helps you analyze your consumption habits and make changes to save both resources and money.
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Help Create a Global Love Letter to the Ocean in Times Square on May 4th
Celebrate the ocean by helping to co-create a love letter to the ocean, which will be displayed Times Square on May 4th.
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New Water Calculator Helps Identify Ways to Reduce Impact on Local Water Resources
A new web-based water calculator from Growing Blue is designed to help measure and reduce the impact of human activity on local water resources.
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Build a Micro-Hydropower Generator from CDs and Repurposed Printer Parts
Think you need to be an engineer and spend a bundle to create a mini-hydropower generator? Think again.
