Alternative Energy
Just 22 Percent of Republicans Say Humans Play a Big Role in Climate Change
However, Pew research also shows most Americans think the government is doing too little to address its impacts.
Hawaiian Wind Farm Protesters Arrested, Say Windmills Too Close to Homes
About twenty Oahu-based protesters, inspired by the success of outcry against the Thirty Meter Telescope International Observatory, continue to protest the construction of wind farms in their neighborhood. It's a fight they've kept up for ten years.
Wind and Solar Projects Placed on Hold in Iowa County
An Iowa county has placed wind and solar energy projects on hold until October 2020
Rick Perry: Fossil Fuels Could Prevent Sexual Assault
Energy Secretary Rick Perry suggested sexual assault could be prevented with fossil fuels.
Did Tesla Break the Oil Industry?
For decades, Big Oil would buy up and bury any technology that could compete with their global monopoly.
Can the U.S. Rely 100% on Renewables?
The Solutions Project is a super appealing proposal, albeit a bit fanciful.
When Will Electric Cars Become the Norm?
Not today. Not next year. But in the next three to four decades, absolutely.
Why is China Investing in Solar Energy?
Is it right for China to invest in solar rather than coal? Absolutely yes, with a shaving of nuance.
How Iceland Uses Its Unusual Geology to Create Energy
Supercritical water can generate up to ten times more power than conventional geothermal sources.
Can We Save the Algae Biofuel Industry?
Christian Ridley explores ways to rejuvenate the ailing algae biofuel industry.
Gas Made From Cheese Will Heat Hundreds Of U.K. Homes
Biogas is produced by pumping liquid whey residues left over from the cheese-making into a giant tank.
Turning Spoiled Tomatoes Into Electricity
Tomato waste from Florida has the potential to power Disney World for 90 days
Gut Fungi Could Help Fill Your Gas Tank
The fungi found in farm animal guts can break down biomass and turn it into fuel.
Scientists Hijack a Rose's Natural Circuitry, May One Day Turn It Into a Bedside Lamp
Right now, we burn trees for energy. What if we could plug them into our power grid instead?
What's the True Cost of Wind Power?
The answer, my friend, is far more than we are being told.