This 19-Year-Old Is Working On Smog Filters For Developing Countries
19-Year-Old Angad Daryani invented "SharkBot," a smog filter for developing countries.
Renewables
Learn about renewable energy sources and their importance in combating climate change. Explore sustainable power options.
Fully Solar-Powered EV Wins Major Award For Combating Climate Change
The Lightyear One, a vehicle that has the ability to be powered by just sunlight, won the new Climate Change Innovator award at CES 2018.
Renewable Energy May Power All Of South Australia By 2025
Despite recent energy crisis setbacks, South Australia is working toward reliable renewable energy and may derive all power from green energy sources by 2025.
'Print Your City' Project Turns Plastic Into 3D-Printed Benches
The "Print Your City" project has turned plastic into public benches in Amsterdam.
The Solar Panels Of The Future Are Invisible And They Could Power Your Home
Researchers at Michigan State University have had a breakthrough in solar technology that has led to a completely transparent solar material, which could turn your windows into solar panels.
China Unveils World's First Solar-Powered Highway
Built in Jinan, the capital of China's Shandong Province, the solar panel highway stretches one kilometer and contains over 10,000 photovoltaic panels.
Architecture Firm Creates College Media Lab With Shipping Containers
Bard College has a new media lab, made from shipping containers.
Oceans Are Bringing The Next Wave Of Renewable Energy
The Department of Energy is investing $40 million to build a facility off the Oregon coast.
The UK Just Went 55 Hours Without Using Coal For Power
The United Kingdom went 55 hours without relying on coal-fired power plants.
Google Confirms It Runs On 100% Renewable Energy
Google announced that it had reached its goal to run on 100-percent renewable energy.
Tesla Plans To Launch 18,000 Superchargers By End Of 2018
The Model 3 will put a huge demand on superchargers, but thankfully Tesla is anticipating that demand with a goal to launch 18,000 superchargers by the end of 2018.
Costa Rica Runs On Green Energy For Record Breaking 300 Days
Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE) is celebrating their accomplishment, citing numbers provided by the National Center for Energy Control.
Saudi Arabia May Host World's Biggest Solar Project At 200 Gigawatts
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son and Prince Mohammed bin Salman are partnering to host an enormous solar project.
United Kingdom Sees Increase In Glass Milk Bottle Sales
People are making the switch from plastic to glass milk bottles in the United Kingdom.
Mercedes-Benz Will Electrify All of Its Models By 2020
Soon, all new models of Mercedes-Benz vehicles on the market will be available in an electric version. Here's how they've meeting this ambitious goalpost
New York To Invest $1.5 Billion In Renewable Energy Projects
New York will be investing nearly $1.5 billion into a variety of renewable energy projects over the next five years.
New Offshore Wind Farm In Massachusetts May Partner With Tesla
Deepwater Wind, an offshore Massachusetts wind farm, is proposing to use Tesla batteries to power their turbines, bringing solar and wind together in a potential match made in heaven.
'Power On Puerto Rico' Is Sending Solar Trailers To The Island for Free
This Company Uses Agricultural Waste To Make Eco-Friendly Packaging
Bio-lutions is making sustainable packaging with agricultural waste.
Australia Aims For World's Biggest Solar Thermal Energy Source
An Australian solar plant could be the world's largest solar thermal energy source upon its completion, adding 150 megawatts of capacity. Learn more about the ambitious project and how solar thermal energy differs from solar photovoltaic power.
Experts Believe These Are the 'Solutions' to Global Warming
What are the solutions to global warming? There are many things we could do to help combat and hopefully stop the climate crisis from worsening.
Nevada Voters Approved Question 6 — What That Means for Statewide Renewable Energy Goals
On Election Day, Nevada voters approved Question 6 for the state constitution, which mandates a 50 percent shift renewable energy by 2030.
Why Is Conserving Resources Important?
Conserving natural resources is more important than ever, even if many people don’t seem to realize that we’re at a dangerous tipping point.
Why Are Renewable Resources More Expensive?
The Green Deal promises that renewable energy is completely possible within our lifetimes, but do countries ravaged by an economic disaster still have the available funding to take on this massive expense?
Will Biden Ban Fracking?
Will Joe Biden ban fracking if he is elected president? Here are the former VP's views on the controversial method of drilling for oil.
Solar Power Is Now Cheaper Than Coal
Solar power is currently cheaper than the price of coal, according to the International Energy Agency's World Energy Outlook 2020 report.
Portugal Is No Longer Extracting Fossil Fuels After Canceling Two Remaining Contracts
Portugal’s last two remaining fossil fuel extraction contracts were just canceled, meaning the European country is officially no longer drilling for oil and gas.
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Pledges 100% Renewable Energy by 2030
In order to help slow down the use of our earth’s energy sources, New Zealand has made a pledge to achieve 100 percent renewable energy by 2020.
Puerto Rico's New Solar Energy Plan, Designed in Tandem With Earthjustice, Is Next-Level
Puerto Rico is opting to invest in solar power over non-renewable energy, to save money and ultimately power for the entire island over years to come.
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Is Building a Wind Farm on Their Reservation
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is building a wind farm on their reservation in North Dakota.
Solar Panels 101: What to Know When Getting Started
New to a solar panel system? Here’s everything you need to know to get started!
How This Small Town In Mexico Uses Solar Power For Economic Justice
One town in Mexico called Ucareo is experimenting with ways communities can protect themselves from predatory energy companies and started a GoFundMe page called for a solar power plant.
Dakota Access Pipeline Is Closing Down, Atlantic Coast Pipeline Project Canceled
A judge ordered the Dakota Access Pipeline to shut down; and the energy companies behind the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project have completely canceled it.
Washington, D.C. Is Suing Exxon, BP, Chevron, and Shell — Here's Why
Washington, D.C. just filed a lawsuit against four major oil and gas corporations: ExxonMobil, BP, Chevron, and Shell.
How America’s 3.2 Million "Orphaned" Oil Wells Are Hurting Communities
Orphaned oil wells, abandoned by bankrupt fossil fuel companies, are hurting people across the country.
These Unique Floating Panels Convert Energy From the Ocean and Its Surroundings Into Power
These unique floating panels in the ocean convert energy derived from the wind, sun, and waves into power, making for a green renewable energy source.
The Earth's Biggest Electric Airplane Is About to Take Its First Flight — How to Watch
The largest electric plane in the world is livestreaming its first test flight this week.
U.S. Expected to Generate More Electricity From Renewables Than Coal This Year
The U.S. is projected to produce more electricity from renewable sources than from coal this year.
Britain Goes 18 Days Without Coal-Powered Electricity Due to Coronavirus
Britain just exceeded its past record by going more than 18 days without burning any coal to generate electricity.
Two Years Early, Sweden Shuts Down Its Final Coal-Fired Power Plant
Sweden just shuttered its last remaining coal-fired power plant, two years ahead of schedule.
Geothermal Energy: How it Works and Stacks Up Against Coal
Geothermal energy is a solid option when it comes to heating and cooling — here's everything you need to know.
Is Global Warming Real? Why Some People Are Skeptical
Is global warming real? Why are some people confused about whether or not global warming is real? And are humans really causing it?
CO2 Power Sector Emissions Significantly Dropped in 2019, Thanks to Slow Shift Away from Coal
Shifting away from coal and towards renewables helped the Earth's CO2 emissions go slightly down in 2019.
How to Plan a Sustainable Road Trip
Learn how you can travel by car for a road trip — and still make it sustainable.
What Do The Numbers On Recyclable Plastics Mean?
Plastic resin codes 1-7 identify types of recyclable plastic and whether they can be collected and processed.
A Complete Guide to the Electric Vehicle Tax Credit – What It Is, How to Claim It, and How Much You Could Potentially Save
Here’s everything you need to know about the electric vehicle tax credit.
How Fracking Affects the Environment and Public Health
Fracking impacts our planet in so many ways, from our public health to our waterways.
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home, At School, and More
Calculating your carbon footprint is a great first step towards reducing it — here are some tips for doing so at home.
This Engineer Has Recycled 50 Tons of Plastic Into Fuel
Engineer Satish Kumar is using plastic pyrolysis to turn plastic into synthetic fuel.
The U.S.'s Capacity for Renewable Energy Finally Exceeds Coal
In April, the U.S.'s capacity for renewable energy surpassed coal's capacity.