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Rain-powered generator makes 60-volt signals for smart drainage without batteries

UNIST scientists turn raindrops into electricity using carbon fiber rooftops to power smart drainage and flood warnings.
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Homeowner met with flood of criticism after sharing husband's DIY off-grid setup: 'Show your husband all these comments'

"It's the silent killer." Homeowner met with flood of criticism after sharing husband's DIY off-grid setup: 'Show your husband all these comments' first appeared on The Cool Down.
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Homeowners sound the alarm after federal report reveals the dangers of backup generators: 'Every single year … there's a report of a few people dying'

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hundreds of people die from carbon monoxide poisoning each year.