New Jersey's Microgrid Will Provide Protection in Natural Disasters
Using smart grid technologies, renewable energy and storage, the state will be much more resilient in future disasters.
US Air Pollution Also a Major Problem
Air pollution is quite serious in the US, responsible for 200,000 premature deaths each year.
Climate Change Reframed: China, World Bank Prioritize Pollution
While people can't sense the presence of carbon, they directly experience pollution, which could be a game-changer for climate change.
Norway Steps Up for Wind, Obama Commends Sweden
Eight wind farms have been approved totaling 1.3 GW, the largest onshore development in Europe right now.
Federal Payouts For Crop Losses Top Those For Fighting Fires
The federal government is paying through the nose for crop failures related to climate change - poor farming practices aren't helping.
First-of-a-Kind Project Links Three Navy Microgrids
The US Navy is the first to take microgrids to the next level by connecting three of them in San Diego.
Wind Farms Don't Lower Property Values
The most comprehensive study to date shows no statistical data to support that contention.
Could Increasing EV Battery Range Be As Simple As Adding Water?
GE and Lawrence Berkeley Lab are developing a battery that could triple the driving range of electric vehicles and cut battery costs 75%.
America's Love Affair With Driving Cools
For the past eight years, US drivers have logged fewer miles behind the steering wheel, which means it's time to prioritize mass transit investments over roads.
Beverage Distributor Big Geyser Goes Solar
The company gets all its electricity from solar and has enough left over for an electric forklift and delivery fleet.