Alternative Energy Technology

In his 2013 State of the Union address, Pres. Obama talked about climate change, energy and manufacturing technology innovation, and STEM education—that is, science, technology, engineering and math

If Congress fails to act soon, Obama threatened to use his executive authority to regulate carbon dioxide emissions

With plans that incorporate efforts made by the Commerce, Agriculture, Energy, Transportation and Defense departments, among others, the administration's effort acknowledges that climate impacts are happening now and require action

New rules on power plants, methane curbs and energy efficiency measures could help meet U.S. target for emission reductions

Using the sun to light office buildings instead of electricity saves energy. But is it affordable?

This live event brings together noted scientists and intellectuals to debate our future in a climate-changed world

Fueling cars and trucks with natural gas may help reduce oil dependence even more than electric cars

Underground water supplies are being pumped at an unsustainable rate thanks to corn ethanol

A fusion power demonstration reactor to be built in the 2030s in collaboration with the DoE's Princeton Plasma Physics Lab, represents a step toward commercial use

In his second inaugural address, Pres. Barack Obama said the U.S. must respond to the threat of climate change and lead the development of sustainable energy

The devices could lead to better, cheaper solar power

New research reveals that native grasses and flowers grown on land not currently used for crops could make for a sustainable biofuel