Alternative Energy Technology

William McDonough and Michael Braungart suggest moving beyond sustainability and into practical design that can result in energy abundance

German researchers suggest linking solar, wind and biogas plants could help avoid electricity shortages

As part of a national contest, teams of high school students argue adaptation is the only viable response to global warming whereas another team calls for geoengineering

A new report argues that leaks of methane from the natural gas system may undermine air pollution benefits of switching from burning coal to burning natural gas

Photovoltaic roof shingles, which are tax-subsidized and easier to install than bolt-on panels, have become a viable option for homeowners looking to lower their electric bills

The inventor of the energy return on investment (EROI) metric argues that economic growth could soon stop—and that we need to get smart about incorporating the true cost of fuel in energy policies

A full listing of the sources and references behind the calculations in this EROI infographic

The coal industry withdraws 15 percent of China's water, much of it in arid northern China

The U.S. National Academy of Sciences suggests it will be "extremely challenging" to cut emissions and oil use by 80 percent by 2050

The lengthy process to approve Cape Wind in Nantucket Sound must be expedited if the offshore wind industry hopes to grow

Abundant natural gas may undermine alternative energy sources, whether nuclear or electro-fuels