The U.S. electric sector faces radical change in 2014. From the rise of disruptive technologies to paradigm shifts in policy and regulation, every industry player today is confronting a wholly uncertain future. With that in mind, two of our writers…
As knowledge about climate change increases, so does demand for clean energy. Technologies like solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, tidal and biofuels, along with energy-grid designs that will help us take advantage of renewables, are part of the equation, as is…
Urbanisation makes cities a main focus for environmental policy. Digital technology and innovation will enable a better quality of life and reduced energy consumption Cities represent three quarters of energy consumption and 80% of CO2 emissions worldwide, and represent the…
Several Caribbean nations committed to start replacing diesel generators, the most common means of producing electricity on islands, with renewable sources like wind, solar or the earth’s heat. learn more in nytimes Caribbean Islands Agree to Swap Diesel Power…
In some circles, 3-D printing has a reputation for being greener than manufacturing in a traditional factory. But that’s not necessarily the case–at least not yet–according to a recent study. learn more in fastcoexist Is 3-D Printing Better For…
After NASA scientists analyzed data from 1,000 meteorological stations from around the globe, they found a strange pattern. Perspective, they say, is everything. Donald Trump may not believe in climate change because it’s cold during North American winters, but…
We wake up, we turn on the tap, and out comes as much water as we want for less than we pay for cell phone service or television,” says Robert Glennon, author of “Unquenchable: America’s Water Crisis and What To…
Good news on a technology that could revolutionize geothermal energy made waves at the American Geophysical Union meeting last week. Anyone who understands that the world’s hunger for energy will push our planet beyond the point of no return without…
A solar panel on the roof, absorbs light from the sun to produce electricity, sufficient to power the home, and charge a battery in a generator. When rain clouds impede the sunlight or when nightfalls, the battery powered generator is…
This week, New York energy markets firm PIRA Energy released a report confirming that the U.S. is now the world’s largest producer of oil. The United States was able to overtake Saudi Arabia as the world’s top producer thanks…
