When a new housing development called ReGen Village opens as early as next year on the outskirts of Amsterdam, residents won’t have to rely on external sources to provide most of their energy, waste management, or even food. Read more…
Costa Rica ran on 100 percent renewable energy for 76 straight days between June and August this year, demonstrating that life without fossil fuels is possible – for small countries, at least.This is the second time in two years that…
By 2050, about 86 percent of people in developed countries and 64 percent of people in developing countries are expected to live in cities. Because cities will absorb future population growth, it is crucial to use resources more efficiently. How…
USA’s first offshore wind farm is now rising and is expected to be completed this fall. Look at the photos to see details of its impressive construction. Read more in fastcoexist America’s First Offshore Wind Farm Is Almost Ready By…
This plant pot charges your phone with electricity generated through photosynthesis watch the video on science alert Charging cellphones through photosynthesis By Jacinta Bowle was last modified: August 8th, 2016 by futu rist
In the future you find yourself selling your excess solar panel energy to your neighbor via secure blockchain,.Early last month, two Brooklyn residents completed the first peer-to-peer energy exchange, swapping watts for U.S. dollars. read more in fastcompany This Project…
You don’t have to be working in the energy sector to have noticed there are some big changes under way. Over the past year, global conditions have continued to challenge the sector. read more in weforum 3 trends transforming the…
The Guardian reports that renewable energy now powers 95% of electricity in Uruguay. The country relies on a mixture of energy resources including wind turbines, solar power, hydropower, and biomass. learn more in qz Uruguay gets 95% of its electricity…
When Google opens its newest data center next year—on the grounds of a former coal power plant in Alabama—it will run on 100% renewable energy. learn more in fastcoexist How Google And Other Giant Corporations Are Going 100% Renewable by…
A new study found that the entire world could be fully powered by renewables by 2050 and outlines the right mix of resources for each country. learn more in treehugger The world could be fully powered by renewables by 2050…
