Coal Plants Turn to Biomass: Does That Make Sense?
At least 20 utilities now use wood chips to co-fire with coal, ostensibly to make the process cleaner.
Will Hagel Keep DoD's Commitment to Renewable Energy?
The US military is poised to be a huge driver of cleantech spending, but that could change under Hagel.
How Much $$ Do You Spend Filling Up Your Car?
Most people spend almost as much on gas as the purchase price of a car, and most of that goes directly to oil companies.
Conflict of Interest: California Solar Projects Compete With Prime Farmland
Solar developers are more often building on prime agricultural land and with 227 projects, that could take a lot of land out of production.
Exxon Hates Your Children Ad Runs Before and After State of the Union Address
The ad urges Congress to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies.
Solar Reaches 100 GW Threshold Worldwide, Wind Grows 20%
Even with all the problems for solar and wind last year, the world reached record capacity.
Boeing’s Dreamliner Lithium Battery Blows: Fallout for Electric Vehicles?
Electric vehicle batteries are different than the Dreamliner and gasoline-powered cars have many fatal fires.
A Sea Change for Hemp, Marijuana in the US?
Since Washington and Colorado legalized marijuana in November, people seem to be warming to the idea of growing hemp and leaving legalization to the states.
Maine Leads Trend Toward Floating Offshore Wind Turbines
Floating offshore wind turbines are clearly the new trend and scientists are working on several innovative designs.
Japan Moving Forward on Smart Cities
Smart cities provide sustainable growth that reduces the burden on the environment while improving quality of life.