Clean Energy

Clean energy companies are currently drilling for white gold, aka lithium, in California's Salton Sea — which is win for environmentalists nationwide.

What is a cool roof? To save energy, people are installing cool roofs on their homes — but how do they work, and how much do they cost?

What is a floating wind farm? The state of California will soon be deriving clean energy from the ocean, with incredible offshore floating wind farms.

Ro Khanna’s popularity and aggressive stance on climate change has many people wondering more about the congressional representative.

Although travel between U.S. and Canada is allowed again, the northernmost North American country is banning coal shipments.

The Line 5 pipeline sends gasoline from Superior, Wisc., to Sarnia, Ontario — and although it's controversial, it may be here to stay for the long haul.

A massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico surfaced following Hurricane Ida, as a result of the storm as well as years of excavating for oil.

Scope 3 emissions are a serious environmental problem, but how are companies able to mitigate the damage they’ve already done?

After 99 years, officials have finally banned the use of leaded gas in cars worldwide — but what does this mean for the planet?

If you're planning to save the planet after graduation, consider opting into one of these college majors that relate to the environment.

Jeff Bezos and others are stepping up and taking The Climate Pledge, but what does this promise actual guarantee for the planet?

New climate change tech is changing has the potential of lowering global emissions, but is it too little, too late?

What are solar carports? More and more homeowners and car owners alike are getting them installed on their properties as a renewable energy source.

Solar technology has come a long way in recent years and many U.S. manufacturers are leading the way in terms of energy efficiency.

These six environmentally-friendly heating options will simultaneously lower both your utility bills and your environmental impact at the same time.

Solar panels are perhaps the most successful form of renewable energy for the home, but do they work on cloudy days?

There are many things that set electric vehicles apart from driving a standard gas car, but regenerative braking is one of the greatest EV features.

Amid one of California's worst droughts in history, Lake Oroville's water levels have hit an all-time low, halting hydropower generation.

These clever methods will help you beat the heat and cool down a room without using a lot of electricity.

Cryptocurrency isn't known for being eco-friendly, per se, but some companies are looking to change that — here's what you should know.

A new study from Sweden shows that men tend to contribute higher climate emissions than women do on an annual basis.

'Building Off the Grid' has been around since 2016, and the show is a great vehicle for teaching people how to live a sustainable lifestyle.

Eco-friendly homes are only effective if they possess certain qualities, so what goes into making a house eco-friendly?

President Joe Biden just approved an offshore wind project called Vineyard Wind, located in Massachusetts.

Is the state of California officially going to impose a fracking ban? A new bill was recently proposed, that could completely ban drilling by 2027.

Cutting our methane emissions by at least 40 percent could massively help the planet avoid climate catastrophe.

A major power plant in New York called Indian Point has shut its doors after almost 40 years — but is this really the answer to lower emissions?

Interested in buying an electric car? Here's what EV batteries made from, and what happens to the batteries when they're no longer usable.

Why do oil companies drill on native lands? New Mexico's Navajo Nation was flooded with crude oil in 2019, causing explosions and pollution.

What is the most toxic type of air pollution? According to a recent study, wildfire smoke may be more dangerous than other forms of air pollution.

Oil spills are an unfortunate effect of relying on non-renewable energy, and Israel's 2021 oil spill has been incredibly damaging, to say the least.

Creating and utilizing energy always comes at a cost, especially when it comes to pollution.

Is the Dakota Access Pipeline finished? The highly controversial fracking project has been contested by the Sioux tribe since it was announced in 2014.

As solar energy becomes more and more advanced, green advocates are beginning to wonder if older, obsolete, or damaged solar panels are recyclable.

Studies show solar power is one of the best renewable sources of energy available today — here's how choosing solar can help prevent pollution.

If you're looking to help combat the effects of global warming, donate money to any one of these highly praised climate change charities.

Reducing one’s energy consumption is never easy, but learning how best to do so might be the key to greater adoption and mainstreaming of the renewable resources we need to power our future.

What is the Transportation and Climate initiative? Although it's a regional pact to lower greenhouse gas emissions, more states may sign in.

How does biomass energy work? We're delving into the science behind this age-old energy source, as well as its advantages and disadvantages.

What is white oil? Although electric cars supposedly opt for renewable electricity, the lithium batteries many use require unsustainable white oil.