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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
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Demand for Renewable Energy Is Real
But the industry still has a few hitches to work out—like solar panels burning birds
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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
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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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Google Thinks These 18 Teenagers Will Change the World
The global finalists of this year’s Google Science Fair take on cyberbullying countermeasures, tar sands cleanup and wearable tech
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We Don’t Need a Huge Breakthrough to Make Renewable Energy Viable—It Already Is
The idea that renewable energy can’t handle the load is a myth, says Amory Lovins
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Airbus Demos A Near-Silent, Zero-Emission Plane
The E-Fan 2.0 is the first step on the road to all-electric and hybrid flight
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Texas Just Started Building the Largest Carbon Capture Facility Ever
The plant will soak up most of the emissions from its coal-fired power production
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Next-Generation Electric Cars May Never Need A Battery Swap
U.S. Department of Energy researchers pinpoint the reasons why rechargeable batteries lose their ability to hold a charge over time
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This Grocery Store Will Be Powered By Its Own Waste
Microbes digest tossed food, belch up electricity-generating methane
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Chicago Is Trying to Blackout-Proof Its Downtown
Chicago is installing a cable that will prevent blackouts, at least within the Loop
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Google’s Street View Cars Are Now Mapping Gas Leaks
In partnership with the Environmental Defense Fund, Google is using its Street View cars to map out gas leaks
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Time to Start Paying Attention to Fracking’s Earthquakes
With wastewater injection sparking swarms of small quakes, some states are taking notice of the danger
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A Big Bet on How to Store Energy, Cheaply
Tech innovators are hoping they can store energy more cost-effectively with mechanical systems that use the most basic materials: air, water, and steel
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A Potato Battery Can Light Up a Room For Over a Month
A crop-based power system coming out of Israel is significantly cheaper than batteries, but why isn’t anyone interested?
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How Microgrids are Bolstering the Nation’s Power Infrastructure
Rather than drain power from a nearby plant, these systems create energy of their own, making for a more sustainable future
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Google’s Rick Needham is Feeling Lucky About the Future of Sustainable Energy
Google’s Rick Needham is Feeling Lucky About the Future of Sustainable Energy
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Interactive: Mapping Renewable Energy Around the World
Which countries are leading the way in transitioning away from fossil fuels?
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Energy Efficiency at the White House
How environmental change can begin at the president’s home
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Energy Saving Lessons From Around the World
The curator of an exhibit at the National Building Museum highlights case studies of community involvement in energy conservation
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