Idaho Power sets goal for 100-percent clean energy by 2045
“Idaho Power unveiled a goal Tuesday to provide 100-percent clean energy by 2045 on the heels of an announcement that it will purchase 120-MW of […]
Electric Buses Avoid Three Times More Fossil Fuels Than Electric Cars, Finds BNEF
“A new report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (pay wall) claims electric buses displace far more fossil fuels than electric cars. China, which has put more […]
Non-Toxic Salt Water Battery Prototype Can Charge in Seconds
“A battery prototype has been designed using salt water and materials that are non-toxic and charge quickly, paving the way for new types of battery. […]
New Facility Aims to Capture 40 Million Trees’ Worth of CO2 Every Year
” A Canadian startup called Carbon Engineering says it’s secured the funding to build a futuristic facility that’ll suck as much carbon dioxide out of the […]
Pairing Geothermal Plus Rooftop Solar For A Truly Renewable Home
“Many homeowners now use rooftop solar panels to generate their own electricity. This increases their energy independence and generates clean energy that doesn’t impact the […]
Adidas Test to Sell Shoes Made of Ocean Plastic was So Successful, They’re Going Even Further
“Adidas has spent the last four years curbing ocean pollution by recycling plastic beach waste into shoes – and because their customers have been so eager […]
Market in Taiwan will grow food on a massive green roof
“Hot on the heels of its bold “Times Square” proposal for Taiwan’s capital, MVRDV has broken ground on another project — this time for the island’s southern […]
Old gas adventure cars go electric for sustainable road trips
“Those old-school SUVs and four-wheel-drive adventure cars are great — except for all the waste-emitting gasoline needed to fuel them on camping trips and scenic […]
Elon Musk: 2019 Will Be “the Year of the Solar Roof”
“During the unveiling of Tesla’s highly anticipated Model Y Thursday night, CEO Elon Musk shared his vision for his company’s immediate future — and it had little […]
Fisker Seeks to Re-Enter EV Market with $40K Electric Car
“Tesla has pretty much had the electric vehicle market to itself the past few years. However, an old rival that had gone bankrupt, Fisker, is […]
New Technique Turns Seawater Into Hydrogen Fuel
“A chemical reaction you learned about in middle school could help solve the energy crisis. Running an electrical current through water splits it into oxygen […]
Could electric vehicles be the future for Kenyan travel?
“Sneaking up on rhinos on safari just became a whole lot easier. With millions of Kenyans relying on solar power for their energy, a new […]
Chile Tests Floating Solar Panels to Power Mine, Save Water
“A floating island of solar panels is being tested in Chile as a way to generate clean energy and reduce water loss at mine operations, […]
Solar-Powered Moisture Harvester Collects and Cleans Water from Air
“Access to clean water remains one of the biggest challenges facing humankind. A breakthrough by engineers at The University of Texas at Austin may offer […]
New Tesla Superchargers Will Cut Charging Time In Half
“V3 is a completely new architecture for Supercharging. A new 1MW power cabinet with a similar design to our utility-scale products supports peak rates of […]
This SUV powers your house–and your house powers this SUV
“Solar power is remarkable, but it’s unstable. Is it a clear day or did the clouds just roll in? The power is always in flux. […]
These Seaweed Straws Work Like Plastic, But They’re “Hyper-Compostable” You Can Even Eat Them.
“After using a new straw, you can compost it in your backyard, or even eat it. The straw, made with seaweed, looks and acts like […]
New alternative to Trump’s wall would create jobs, renewable energy, and increase border security
A consortium of scientists and engineers have proposed that the U.S. and Mexico build a series of guarded solar, wind, natural gas and desalination facilities […]
Blockchain is overhyped, but it’s also perfect for California’s drought problem
“The state is an agricultural powerhouse, producing over a third of the United States’ vegetables and generating over $50 billion in a year, but its […]
The fastest road car in the world revealed – and it’s electric
“It’s the most powerful street-legal car ever to come out of Italy. And when your competitors include Ferrari and Lamborghini, that’s some badge of honour. […]
VW launches its all-electric buggy
“VW is launching its all-electric dune buggy, the ID. BUGGY at the Geneva Motor Show today – the latest in a series of electric concepts […]
Researchers Create Fireproof, Self-Powered Sensor for Tracking Firefighters in Burning Buildings
“McMaster researchers, working with partners at other universities, have created a motion-powered, fireproof sensor that can track the movements of firefighters, steelworkers, miners and others […]
Here’s how Trader Joe’s plans to cut 1M pounds of single-use plastic from its stores
“Trader Joe’s is taking the fight against plastic to its 500 or so stores. The grocery chain announced that it is cutting back on plastic waste […]
This biodegradable planter could help save forests
“The giant trees that form the heart of tropical rainforests are an awe-inspiring sight. But those trees start from small saplings. And those saplings are […]
Chile leading the electric-vehicle charge in Latin America
“A massive cargo ship docked in the Chilean port of San Antonio at the end of November, carrying it its belly the first 100 electric […]
Solar hybrid microgrid electrifies Tanzania villages
“A solar-hybrid mini-grid project is underway in Tanzania. In the current first phase, 11 new mini-grids are being constructed to bring electricity to a population of more […]
Utilities are starting to invest in big batteries instead of building new power plants
“Due to their decreasing costs, lithium-ion batteries dominate a range of applications including electric vehicles, computers and consumer electronics. You might think about energy storage only when […]
Precht Designs Timber Skyscrapers with Modular Homes and Vertical Farming
“Architecture studio Precht has designed a timberskyscraper concept that combines modular housing with vertical farming. The concept was created by Penda co-founder Chris Precht and his wife Fei to reconnect […]
Drone Fleet Monitors Our Planet’s Forests
“Lush, green forests brimming with vibrancy are the staple contrast to Earth’s vast oceans. Beyond their beautiful exteriors, forests play a vital role for life […]
Three in four U.S. drivers believe ‘EVs are the future of driving,’ survey says
“Results of a new survey show that nearly three in four U.S. drivers believe electric vehicles are “the future of driving.” The survey was conducted […]
2018 Saw 51.3 Gigawatts Of New Wind Added Globally
“The global wind industry added a total of 51.3 gigawatts (GW) of new wind capacity in 2018 according to figures published by the Global Wind […]
Japan wants to boost the use of electric vehicles as a power source during natural disasters
“Japan, a country which frequently suffers natural calamities such as tsunamis, typhoons, and earthquakes—which can often paralyze energy supplies—is looking to further harness the power […]
These Origami solar panels generate electricity for apartments
“Solgami wants to help people living in cities. A new design of solar panel could help apartment dwellers harvest electricity from their windows without prohibitive […]
Renewable Energy Project In Oregon Will Combine Wind, Solar, & Storage
“A consortium composed of Portland General Electric and NextEra Energy will construct and operate a new renewable energy facility in eastern Oregon. Dubbed the Wheatland […]
Report: Electric Cars Already Cheaper To Own In Europe Than Gas/Diesel Cars
“The International Council for Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released a report which says electric cars are already cheaper to own than conventional cars. How do […]
Renewables will be the main source of global energy by 2040, BP says
“Oil and gas giant BP says renewable energy will rapidly become the world’s main source of power within the next 20 years, as the planet […]
China Is Building a Solar Power Station in Space
“China’s Academy of Space Technology is working on an orbital power plant that would capture solar energy in space and beam it back to Earth. The […]
The Home of the Future Isn’t Smart—It’s ‘Living’ and Green
“…hybrid of biology and technology is a fantastical spin on real-world concepts that come with labels like organicism, biotecture, or living architecture. The basic idea […]
Tesla’s Anti-ICEing System Just Got an Upgrade
“In early January, news broke that certain drivers of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles were blocking electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, an act known as ICEing, seemingly as […]
Solar-Electric Sewage Pump-Out Boat Helps Keep Poo From Contaminating Waterways
“The ocean waves, while riding a boat, can often impact our bathroom habits, and disposing of this human waste is a process that has effected […]
Los Angeles ditches plan to invest billions in fossil fuels
“Los Angeles is abandoning a plan to spend billions of dollars rebuilding three natural gas power plants along the coast, Mayor Eric Garcetti said Monday, […]
Making Green Cars Greener with Battery Recycling
“The widespread implementation of electric vehicles will go a long way toward eliminating the greenhouse gas emissions of the transportation sector. But these GHGs don’t […]
2019 could be sustainability’s finest hour — here’s what stands in the way
“Last year was a landmark one for corporate renewable energy adoption and sustainability initiatives. However, these aren’t new endeavors. Sustainability has been on a slow burn for decades. […]
Bold Plan? Replace the Border Wall with an Energy–Water Corridor
“Here’s an idea: Instead of an endless, inert wall along the U.S.–Mexico border, line the boundary with 2,000 miles of natural gas, solar and wind […]
Toronto’s Newest Skyscaper Will Be Completely Covered In Trees (PHOTOS)
“Toronto’s urban canopy is already home to over 10 million trees,which currently envelops 26% of the city’s surface area. Mayor John Tory, however, has bigger […]
Consumer demand drives record year for wind energy purchases
“Fortune 500 brands and a range of other non-utility entities are catalyzing America’s growing demand for renewable energy by purchasing a record amount of wind […]
Blockchain could prove a powerful driver of sustainability
“Sustainability is probably not the first attribute that springs to mind when mentioning blockchain. Many of us are aware of the stories of vast Bitcoin […]
Researchers Chart Path to Cheaper Flexible Solar Cells
“There’s a lot to like about perovskite-based solar cells. They are simple and cheap to produce, offer flexibility that could unlock a wide new range […]
An Architect Made Floating Homes, And They Are Hurricane-Proof
We know that people are the largest source of gas emissions, with a majority of greenhouse gases coming from us burning fossil fuels for heat and […]
The fastest-growing job in each U.S. state
“The unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.0% in January 2019, while the labor force participation rate hit its highest mark since 2013. Overall, the report […]