Partying Helps Power a Dutch Nightclub
A Dutch dance floor harvests the energy generated by jumps and gyrations and transforms it into electricity. The Rotterdam club is one of a handful of energy-generating floors in the world.
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Cow dung to Power More Dutch Homes
A plant that converts cow dung into energy for homes opened in the Netherlands Friday.
Dutch Boost Cycle Commutes in Winter With Heated Roads
Winter journeys are made safer and more attractive for Dutch cyclists. Reflective crystals make lines in the road visible without electric lights, while other roads are getting underground geothermal heating for natural de-icing.
Dutch Man Leads Dehydrated Swan Family to Pond (Photo)
A 63-year-old Dutch man was surprised but worried when he awoke Thursday morning to find a family of nine swans drinking from the ditch. A local draught had dried up most of the water in his yard so Jos Maas decided to do more. Believing them to be lost, he asked them to follow as he walked toward the road. Father, mother and seven chicks waddled after him.
Dutch Company Powers Streetlights and Phones With Living Plants
In November, more than 300 LED lights were illuminated by a Dutch company that makes electricity from harnessing the power of living plants. This was the first commercial installation for Plant-e, a company that also sells mobile chargers, and rooftop electricity modules fueled by the byproduct of photosynthesis in plants.
Dutch Man Cleans Up Entire River Bank On His Daily Commute to Work
Tired of the beautiful river view along his route to work spoiled by mounting trash, a man decided to pick up litter on his daily commute, and made a huge difference.
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