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
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Learn about renewable energy sources and their importance in combating climate change. Explore sustainable power options.
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.This College Now Runs On 100% Solar Energy
Hampshire College made history as the first residential college in the US to run on solar energy.What Is A Carbon Tax?
Carbon taxes are hitting Canada, the UK, and, perhaps soon, the USA. But how do they reduce emissions from fossil fuels?Maryland Just Made It Easier Than Ever To Use Solar Power
Maryland just launched a new solar power project — and it's open to everybody.A Rwandan Engineer Is Recycling Glass Bottles Into Bricks
Young entrepreneur Aimable Mutabazi is rescuing glass from the Kigali dump for the bricks he makes at his construction company, Byiza Vuba.British Virgin Islands Turn To Renewable Energy After Hurricane Irma
The British Virgin Islands seek relief from fossil fuels after Hurricane Irma.This Beautiful Greek Island Runs Entirely On Wind And Solar Power
This Greek island is as sustainable as it is stunning.Electric Car Sales In Europe Are Booming As Over 1 Million EVs Hit The Road
Drivers in Norway, Germany, and other European countries are buying more EVs, particularly the Nissan Leaf and Renault Zoe.Alaska Offers Renewable Energy Opportunities In An Unlikely Place
Alaska is embracing renewable energy by introduce a new business accelerator.Vietnam Is Turning Pig Waste Into Biofuel To Cut Down On Carbon Emissions
Residents in Hanoi and other Vietnamese cities are cooking with a biogas made from pig waste, in an effort to reduce smog and greenhouse gas emissions.The World's Biggest Solar Farm Is Coming To A Desert In Egypt
No more will Egypt rely on expensive, imported fossil fuels thanks to world's biggest solar farm.California Meets Its Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goal 4 Years Early
California has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions to their lowest level since 1990, hitting the 2020 target four years early.This Bacteria Could Help Solar Panels Perform on Cloudy Days
Scientists have engineered a bacterium from E. coli that converts light to energy even when it's cloudy outside, boosting solar panel efficiency.Hemp Might Be The Secret Ingredient For Sustainable Farming
Hemp could be a key player when it comes to sustainable farming.This Female Entrepreneur Wants To Replace Plastic Toothbrushes With Bamboo
While people are tackling plastic straws, this woman wants to tackle toothbrushes, too.
