How Co-ops Are Bringing Solar Power to Rural America
Declining solar costs have helped spur a move away from coal
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Southwest States Make Large Strides on Renewable Energy Targets
New Mexico and Nevada are poised to enact far-reaching changes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Radioactive Glass Beads May Tell the Terrible Tale of How the Fukushima Meltdown Unfolded
The microscopic particles unleashed by the plant’s explosions are also a potential environmental and health concern
An Arizona Utility Is Betting Big on Energy Storage
The shift underscores declining storage costs, but questions remain on whether the move will bring down emissions
Putting Solar Panels on Water Is a Great Idea—but Will It Float?
The U.S. has been slow to embrace the technology, even though Japan and China are zooming ahead
Researchers Show How Not to Waste Waste
A number of studies about number two
"Rectenna" Converts Wi-Fi to Electricity
Researchers built a small, flexible device that harvests wi-fi, bluetooth and cellular signals, and turns them into DC electricity. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Climate Concerns Are Pushing Oil Majors to Look beyond Fossil Fuels
Several companies are diversifying their businesses, from biofuels to electric vehicles
A Powerful Alternative to Alternating Current
Ultra-high-voltage direct current takes electricity farther with less loss.
Experts Urge U.S. to Continue Support for Nuclear Fusion Research
An international fusion project could help the nation eventually develop its own, smaller reactor
Experts Aren't Taking a Shine to California's Rooftop Solar Rule
Energy economists say the new home requirement is inefficient and benefits wealthier people; supporters say it’s just one piece of the puzzle
Batteries: Beyond Lithium
The lithium-ion batteries that underpin so much modern technology are nearing their developmental limits, which is why battery scientists are looking beyond lithium.
Coal Use Continues to Decline in the U.S.
One power company announces a goal of 100 percent clean energy as a near-record number of coal-fired power plant close
Solar Industry's Future Lies in Lightweight Technology
Scientists are developing flexible, thin-films that will be more resilient and have wider uses than current solar technology
Puerto Rico Pledges to Go All-Renewable by 2050
A new climate plan also includes measures to make the hurricane-battered island more climate resilient
Renewable Energy Is Surging, but Not Fast Enough to Stop Warming
Wind and solar costs have plummeted, but global energy demands will continue to rise
Wind Turbines Can Act Like Apex Predators
Wind farms can cause a cascade of ecological effects, but are still needed to provided cleaner energy supplies
States Put Science and Health on Election Day Ballots
Statewide proposals on ways to tackle greenhouse gases, renewable energy and Medicaid expansion will be voted up or down on Tuesday
Solar Power Is About to Boom in the Sunshine State
Florida has lagged in renewable energy use, but declining solar costs are set to change that
Tiny Island Nation to Host World's Largest Microgrid
Palau, under threat from sea level rise, wants to have 70 percent renewable energy by 2050
