Energy
America's Offshore Wind Production Is About to Go Big
A new federal land lease will open the door to a surge in offshore wind development
How to Heat Your House With a Cloud Computer Server
A German company is installing servers in homes and offices to recycle heat
A Bike Path Near Amsterdam Is Now Generating Solar Power
As cyclists ride above, solar panels embedded in the pathway pump energy into the power grid
Holy Smokes! Tobacco May Fuel Planes in the Future
The seeds from a new type of tobacco plant grown in South Africa release an oil that can be made into biofuel
Tracking Frackers From the Sky
Citizen scientists eyeing Pennsylvania's natural gas drillers in aerial images may help determine if there is a link between fracking and certain illnesses
A New Environmental Science Lab Now Walks the Walk, Cutting Its Overall Emissions by 37 Percent
With geothermal heating, on-site water reclamation and a host of other energy saving technologies, the Smithsonian's first LEED-Platinum building opens
Wind Power is Actually Cheaper Than Coal, Nuclear and Gas
Once you consider the downstream consequences, coal becomes a lot more expensive
Helsinki Has a Plan to Get People to Stop Owning Cars
A system being developed in Finland would allow people to subscribe to all kinds of mobility options and pay for everything on their phones
This Clear Plastic Material Harvests Solar Energy Without You Even Knowing It's There
Researchers are developing transparent solar collectors that let sunlight in, while turning ultraviolet and near-infrared light into electricity
Building the World's First Carbon-Neutral City
Masdar City, near Abu Dhabi, boasts green buildings, a fleet of electric cars and massive solar arrays. But will the experiment work?
This Smart Lightbulb Adjusts To You
Armed with motion and ambient light sensors, Stack's Alba bulb learns and follows your patterns
What Idea From Science Fiction Would You Most Like To See Become Reality?
Astronomers, writers and an astronaut weigh in with some interesting answers
Researchers Trick E. Coli Into Making Propane
European researchers have taken an important first step toward renewable propane, powered by the sun
Seven Unexpected Ways We Can Get Energy From Water
It’s not all about giant dams—H2O is a surprisingly common and versatile tool for meeting the world’s energy needs
Dams Removed On Washington State River
The removal of dams on the Elwha river is the largest dam removal to take place
In the U.S., Solar Energy Has More Than Doubled Since Last Year
Solar voltaic energy is a small, but growing, piece of the American energy pie
What's Replacing Coal In Europe? Imported Wood
In trying to meet renewable goals, Europe is relying on wood from forests in the Southern United States
Demand for Renewable Energy Is Real
But the industry still has a few hitches to work out—like solar panels burning birds
Using Sweat To Power Devices Isn’t Far Off
An intense workout at the gym could one day not only recharge your batteries, but your phone's too
Cigarette Butts Could Help Power Future Devices
South Korean researchers have found a simple way to turn toxic trash into high-performance supercapacitors
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