Norway Debuts First Electric Ferry
Massive batteries at either end of the ferry's route charge its electric motors in less than 10 minutes.
192,000 Acres for Solar, Wind Development Announced for Arizona
Rather than siting solar and wind projects on greenfields, this time Interior did an inventory of disturbed land, such as landfills and former mine sites.
Demonstration Project is Next Step to 100% Renewable Jet Fuel
The low-cost process converts any non-edible fats and oils directly into renewable fuels that are virtually indistinguishable from their petroleum counterparts.
Organic Farming Crucial to Food Security, Addressing Climate Change
Organic acreage has tripled across the world in the past decade and 57 nations have demonstrated average gains in crop yields of 80%.
Solar Offers Needed Resilience During Natural Disasters
Even people with solar on their roofs sat in the dark during Sandy; it's looking more attractive to spend the extra money to create a microgrid.
Japan Tests Social Investment Model for Solar
Large solar plants would be sited on public land and the profits would go to the community. The first comes online this spring.
Just Four Athletic Facilities Are LEED-Platinum, Iowa University Is One
All Iowa University's building projects get LEED-certified, it's latest project is the State Gym.
Middle East Pilots Desalination Powered by Renewable Energy
Masdar says a commercial plant that runs on renewables will be ready by 2020.
Sungevity Raises Another $125 Million For Solar Leases
The company has an exclusive partnership with Lowe's, which also has an equity stake.
World Headed for Perfect Storm: Climate Change, Income Disparity, Economic Weakness
WEF released its Global Risks 2013 report in advance of its meeting in Davos.