Thin-Film Solar Silicon Cell Reaches Record 12% Efficiency
United Solar breaks through efficiency barrier for thin-film solar PV cell, which should reduce solar electrical costs 20 percent.
Cleantech Companies Won 5 of 6 Largest Venture Capital Rounds in 2010
Out of all the venture capital funds raised across all industries, cleantech companies won five of six of the largest rounds.
Melting Arctic Sea Ice Causing Cold, Snowy Winters
The biting cold and mountains of snow may be the new normal for the temperate US and northern Europe.
Brazil Green Lights Controversial Amazon Dam
Opponents say approval ignores environmental and human rights requirements.
200B Gallons of Water Drawn Each Day for U.S. Coal, Nuclear Power
New report analyzes environmental and health costs of nuclear and coal-fired power.
Seattle Launches First Real-Time Rideshare Program
Smart-phone enable rideshare program increases flexibility and incentives.
Iberdrola Proposes First Utility-Scale Wind Farm in Southeast
300 MW wind farm in North Carolina would be the largest wind farm in the Southeast.
Whirlpool, Tendril To Collaborate on Smart Appliances
Whirlpool will use Tendril's technology platform for smart appliance communications.
USDA to Fully Deregulate Genetically Engineered Alfalfa
USDA announced full deregulation of Monsanto's genetically engineered alfalfa.
Obama Wants to Change Electric Vehicle Tax Credit to Cash Rebate
Administration will push three new electric vehicle initiatives in Obama's budget proposal.