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For the first time ever, wind and solar produced more electricity than coal in the US

The "Age of Electricity" is here.

Scientists Just Found a Way to Turn Sewage into Protein and Green Hydrogen

This new method of converting sewage sludge cuts CO2 emissions by 99.5% compared to conventional methods.

Your Clothes Dryer Is Costing You (and the Environment) More Than You Think

A new study found that machine drying costs U.S. households over $7 billion annually.

Yet another study debunks "wind turbine syndrome"

A new study confirms the idea: the sound from wind turbines just doesn't make a difference.

This Company is Recycling Wind Turbines Into Surfboards and They Actually Work

Turning decommissioned wind turbine blades into high-performance surfboards

Reaching Net Zero Emissions Might Be Much Easier (and Cheaper) Than We Thought

Good climate news is hard to come by, but a new UK report suggests that reaching net zero emissions is definintely achievable.

Golf Courses Use More Land Globally Than Solar or Wind Energy

While golf remains a pastime for the affluent, occupying enormous tracts of valuable land globally, renewable energy projects face resistance due to limited available space.

New Solar Tech Captures CO₂ from air and Turns It into Fuel

A new solar-powered direct air capture system not only removes CO₂ from the atmosphere but converts it into syngas, a key precursor for synthetic fuels.

Well-managed solar panels are actually good for wildlife

Researchers were concerned that solar panels could end up competing with wildlife havens. Turns out, the two aren't mutually exclusive.

Why Rural Areas Are the New Frontier for Electric Vehicles

Rural areas, not cityscapes, seem to be the ideal areas for electric vehicles to reduce daily emissions.

9 in 10 new cars sold in Norway in 2024 were electric

Norway’s bold policies and long-term vision have turned it into a global leader in electric vehicle adoption.

Superhot Rock Energy Could Provide Enough Power to Fuel the U.S. Thousands of Times Over

Could next-generation geothermal energy finally fulfill its promise of ridding us of fossil fuels for good?

Researchers present the first fully AI-designed wind turbine — it's 7x more efficient in cities

AI is transforming urban wind energy. Researchers in Birmingham, UK, have developed a revolutionary turbine optimized for low wind speeds and urban turbulence.

AI's thirst for energy is reopening an infamous nuclear plant in the US

We all know AI is using up a lot of power. But we didn't have "reopening nuclear plants" on our bingo card.

Norway opens the world's first commercial carbon storage facility

This could be key technology in our climate struggles, but critics say it's greenwashing.

Electric Car Battery Charges in Under Five Minutes: Goodbye Range Anxiety?

Nyobolt's new battery promises rapid charging, but infrastructure remains the key challenge.

This Surprising Trick Could Make Your Lithium-Ion Batteries Last 50% Longer

Charging batteries at high currents may be the key to extending their lifespan.

Why Solar Panels Could Be Next Big Target for Hackers

As solar energy becomes more widespread, cybercriminals are finding new ways to breach these interconnected systems, posing serious risks to power grids and energy security.

China builds nuclear plant that can't meltdown

Nuclear energy is clean and scalable, but meltdown fears prevent it from being deployed more widely.

Could a Bronze Age technology help us store renewable energy?

Firebricks could act as better batteries for renewable energy.

Engineers create truly green hydrogen gas using only seawater, soda cans, and caffeine

Most hydrogen is not green, but this one is. Plus, it can be produced on a moving vessel.

China Builds World’s Largest All-Electric Container Ships

Some might call the impact just a drop in the ocean but you have to start somewhere.

China is building twice more wind and solar than the rest of the world combined

China's push puts the global goal to triple renewable capacity by the end of 2030 "well within reach".

Major Breakthrough in Perovskite Solar Cells Paves the Way for More Affordable Solar Power

This is big news for the future of solar energy.

Revolutionary EV Battery Promises 1,000-Mile Range

New battery technology could extend EV range and lifespan, boosting resale value.

The South Pole is entirely powered by diesel. This energy system could cut its use by 95%

The proposed hybrid energy system could make Antarctica largely diesel-free while saving money in the long-run.

Over 30% of world's electricity now comes from renewables

Even though demand for electricity rises, the share of renewable energy is increasing.

Scientists achieve over 1,000 degrees Celsius with solar power alone rather than fossil fuels. A game changer for heavy industries?

Solar power could replace fossil fuels in high-heat industries like steel and cement manufacturing.

Can Bitcoin's latest halving usher in a greener future for mining?

After the halving, there are good reasons to believe Bitcoin's notoriously unsustainable mining could be turned around.

Drone with solar cells flies on sunshine

Meet Solar Hopper, an autonomous drone that uses 24 perovskite solar cells to recharge. It also looks mighty cool!

"NIMBY"? Wind turbines don't really affect property values in the US

A popular argument against wind power flies out the window.

AI companies plan to use nuclear energy for their energy-hungry data centers. But should they?

AI data centers may require 2.5 times more electricity than conventional data centers. Where will all this extra electricity come from?

The EV and Green Tech Tug-of-War Between the EU and China

The EU and China navigate tensions amid rising green technology trade.

The world added 50% more renewable capacity in 2023 than in 2022

Report finds renewables are expanding faster than ever, but challenges remain

Is it cheaper to own an EV instead of a gas vehicle? It depends on where you live

Researchers look at costs of owning a vehicle in 14 cities in the United States

Iceland will tunnel into a volcano to tap into virtually unlimited geothermal power

Iceland's Krafla Magma Testbed project aims to transform renewable energy by tapping into a volcano's magma chamber.

Decarbonizing UK's industry would only make things 1% more expensive

Who said sustainability has to be expensive?

Portugal ran on 100% renewables for almost a week — and the records keep pilling up

The country is a leader in clean energy in Europe, with ambitious plans ahead

Can we deploy solar farms in space? These scientists think so

The next big thing in clean energy is literally above our heads.

Not in my back yard: Wealthy, white communities oppose wind energy

Although they may support clean energy, many white and wealthy communities don't want wind turbines close to their homes.

Solar energy and climate change are killing future hydro plants in Africa

Solar energy is becoming so cheap it's making hydro power obsolete.

Solar power surges in Europe and is set to double by 2030

New report shows governments are updating their energy plans with more ambitious targets.

World's tallest wooden wind turbine makes wind energy truly sustainable

The industry wants to make green energy even greener.

By 2025, EV chargers will become common in US and Europe

Sales of electric vehicles continue to scale up and countries are rushing to install chargers.

Startup makes breakthrough in geothermal power technology

It's a clean energy source with a lot of potential that hasn't been exploited yet.

Heat vision: "Thermometer in the sky" satellite can revolutionize building efficiency from Space

The thermometer in the sky could help us make buildings more efficient -- saving money and fighting climate change.

Sit down, coal. For the first time, renewables dominate coal in the US

Coal's drop this year has truly been remarkable

Renewable energy is on track to shatter even more records in 2023

China continues to be the leading market, but the EU is moving fast amid the energy crisis.

A big reason why more Americans aren't buying EVs? Dealers aren't selling them

Two thirds of American car dealers aren't selling EVs. A third wouldn't sell them even if they could.

Farewell to coal? Experts forecast big drop in new coal-fired power plants

It just doesn't make sense to keep on investing in coal.

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