
A Way to the Most Abundant Energy
Viable solar energy has been a long-sought-after goal, but with new and affordable technologies, we might soon be able to make the switch

A Way to the Most Abundant Energy
Viable solar energy has been a long-sought-after goal, but with new and affordable technologies, we might soon be able to make the switch

Food Waste to Energy
Diverting just a portion of the world's food waste to waste-to-energy systems could free up large amounts of landfill space while powering vehicles and heating homes


The Minamata Mercury Convention: 12 Things It Does and Doesn't Do
The Minamata Convention, a United Nations pact launched Thursday, is designed to limit mercury use and emissions internationally

Fossil Fuel Power Plants Still Not Capturing CO2 Emissions
A survey finds little movement—and even some decline—in adopting technologies that can capture the primary greenhouse gas responsible for global warming

Cleaner Than Coal? Wood Power Makes a Comeback
Converting from power plants from coal- to wood-fired may not deliver environmental benefits as advertised

Can Cities Solve Climate Change?
Warming is global, but efforts at the local level make the most difference

Green Home Renovation
There has never been a better time to renovate green, given the abundance of Earth-friendly building materials as well as contractors well-versed in energy- and resource-efficiency

Electric Rickshaws Give Nepal a Charge
Emblazoned with a sign that says "Save Kathmandu," battery-powered autorickshaws are among the smallest and least-familiar models in the world's growing fleet of electric vehicles

China Push into Synthetic Natural Gas Has Pollution Consequences
Burning synthetic natural gas may be cleaner, but making it results in enormous greenhouse gas emissions

Business Aims to Replace Diesel as Fuel for Trucking
Switching to natural gas and other alternatives may prove cost-effective and environmentally friendly

Can Solar Power Be Cheap?
New technologies will be needed for photovoltaics to become cheap. David Biello reports

California's Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Law
Three regions in California have now formally adopted transportation plans designed to reduce CO2 and other greenhouse gases