Renewable energy
Coal Gets Dug Under
It was not Donald Trump's fault that coal was dying. It was his fault that he lied about being able to save it and then lied that he had.
What Will it Take to Rebuild America's Tech Manufacturing?
The United States runs a trillion-dollar annual trade deficit because it has lost most of its manufacturing industries. Although we created all the industries of the digital age, they mostly have migrated overseas.
Did Trump Say Wind Turbines Cause Cancer Like Biden Claimed in Debate?
"Global warming is an existential threat to humanity. We have a moral obligation to deal with it," Biden said.
Trump Claims Wind Power 'Kills All Birds' But Chart Shows That's Not True
The president made the remark during the final presidential debate with former Vice President Joe Biden.
Remember California's Energy Woes in November
The American people can choose to support energy security and reliability.
Gravity Energy Project Generates Electricity by Plunging Weight Down Shafts
Gravitricity's renewable energy project works by raising heavy weights in a deep shaft and releasing them when energy is required. Work on a concept storage prototype has now started.
Large Solar Energy Project Approved by Trump Administration Set for Nevada
Upon its completion, estimated for 2022, the Gemini Solar Project could be the eighth-largest solar facility in the world, the U.S. Department of the Interior said this week.
Michael Moore's New Film Turns Heroes to Villains and Villains into Heroes
It's hard to know where to begin with Moore's attack on green energy. For starters, why does the fact someone stands to profit from renewables make it a bad thing?
Renewable Energy Produced More Electricity Than Coal for 40 Days Straight
The transition away from coal for electricity generation in the U.S. accelerated in 2020 due to lower gas prices, warmer weather and the economic conditions resulting from COVID-19, analysis found.
6 Seismic Tremors Near Strasbourg, France Linked to Human Activity
The weekend's series of ground shakes—which the newspaper Le Monde described as "very light"—occurred on the third weekend of Strasbourg's famous Christmas Market, a seasonal attraction that draws 2 million visitors annually.
Artificial Flowers That Bend Toward Light and Harvest Solar Energy Created
Researchers say their SunBOTs are 400 percent more efficient than comparable stationary devices.
5 Easy Lifestyle Changes That Could Help Tackle Climate Change
Climate Week might soon be over but there are several ways you can cut your carbon footprint, from changing up the way you travel to getting thrifty with leftovers and buying secondhand.
Hot Springs, Arkansas Makes Decision to Go 100 Percent Solar
City leaders in Hot Springs, Arkansas, have decided to solely use renewable energy, but on the whole, the U.S. is still behind the EU in adopting alternative power sources.
It's Time to Convince Both Liberals and Conservatives: We Need a Carbon Tax
The private and public sectors must work together to develop the breakthrough technologies needed for a clean energy transition. Putting a price on carbon is needed because demand drives innovation.
Mega Wind Farm Connected With Artificial Islands 'Feasible': Energy Firm
Each of the artificial islands would generate enough energy to power around 12 million homes, according to an international consortium.
Coal Producer Files Bankruptcy But Trump Insists 'Coal Industry Is Back'
Revelation Energy informed workers that the shutdown would last at least two weeks, and possibly longer.
Giant Floating Islands Could Turn Atmospheric CO2 into Fuel
If rolled out globally, the islands could offset the total global emissions from fossil fuels.
What's Your Moonshot? Powering Up Remote Communities by Shipping Container
Troy Billett is working to provide power and purify water around the world, one box and one village at a time.
Donald Trump on Wind Power Is 'Malicious Ignorance'
The president has repeatedly joked that TVs would cut out if the U.S. used wind as a source of renewable energy.
Hydrogen Fuel Created From Seawater and Solar Power
Scientists were able to electrolyze seawater for up to 1,000 hours and at the same current density used in industrial electrolyzers.
Scientists Slam Trump's Bashing of Renewable Energy
"These ill-informed statements show Trump's allegiance to the fossil fuel industry," one scientist told Newsweek.
Donald Trump Bashes Solar Power and 'Windmills'
Speaking to workers at a tank factory in Lima, Ohio, on Wednesday afternoon, Trump appeared to confuse wind turbines with windmills, and told the audience: "Hillary [Clinton] wanted to put windmills all over the place."
China to Build First Solar Power Station in Space
Scientists in China say harnessing solar power in space will provide an "inexhaustible source of clean energy."
McConnell to Test Democrats' Support for Green New Deal
The move is viewed as a political one, aimed at forcing rank-and-file Senate Democrats to take a stance on the proposed legislation.
Scientists Are Turning Human Excrement Into Biofuel
The technique could potentially address two major issues that hit many less-affluent countries—poor sanitation and growing energy needs.
The Greenest Cities in America, Ranked
West Coast states lead the pack for most environmentally friendly cities in America.
Sunlight Turned Into Fuel in Solar Energy 'Milestone'
While artificial photosynthesis techniques have been around for decades, they have not been adopted to produce renewable energy due to several drawbacks.
Tesla Is Turning 50,000 Homes Into A Giant Battery
The network of homes will generate, store and feed energy back into the grid, helping solve the state's energy crisis.
Future Solar Panels Won't Waste Precious Sunlight
The study solves a heated debate among physicists.
A Streetlamp Is Being Powered by Dog Poop
This is just the beginning of what we can do with waste.