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The fossil fuel era won't last forever. And a new set of nations will find their reserves of lithium, copper and rare earth metals in high demand
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Perhaps there is still a case for the greenhouse-gas gushing games if host cities amplify their efforts to showcase green tech and innovations
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Reducing the need for trucking by delivering some packages with electric drones could save fuel, and potentially carbon emissions. But how much?
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And it involves shepherding a landscaping crew of hungry sheep
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A new documentary highlights the challenges overcome by the experimental aircraft, Solar Impulse
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Researchers took a cue from the electric eel to create a soft, foldable battery that could one day power devices like pacemakers
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Scientists at Columbia University have designed a device that could make the process economically viable
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The eccentric inventor and modern Prometheus died 75 years ago, after a rags-to-riches to rags life
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Damming rivers may seem like a clean and easy solution for Albania and other energy-hungry countries. But the devil is in the details
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Researchers have developed a method for turning yogurt whey into bio-oil, which could potentially be processed into biofuel for planes
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In a new book, Paul Shapiro describes clean meat as a promising alternative to industrial-scale farming
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New research on how occupants inhabit energy-efficient buildings reveals behaviors designers don't anticipate—and a slew of bloopers
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Scientists have engineered sugarcane to increase its oil content, and they are developing renewable jet aircraft fuel from the oil
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Lorry Wagner has Cleveland on track to lead a nascent offshore wind industry in the U.S., creating clean energy and jobs for a city in need of both
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The island could benefit from on-site solar and battery backup, but the strategy isn't a cure-all for its energy woes
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What’s the big deal with evaporation-driven engines?
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A protein found in human tears can create electricity when placed under pressure, potentially paving the way for better biomedical devices
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Stanford engineers are developing electric windows that block glare without blocking your view
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Researchers are currently developing biofuels from these abundant species, which require relatively little land, water and fertilizer
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