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200 Years of "Progress" in Fossil Fuels

Will We Ever Break Free From Fossil Fuels?

In spite of great advances in renewable energy utilization, will we ever break free from our addiction to fossil fuels? For example, in the last...

Removing 7,000 MW of Coal Plants from the Western Grid is Possible

I don't know if there really is such a thing as clean coal, but based on a study by the Western Electricity Coordinating Council,...

Bio-Material Made of Hemp Absorbs Pollutants and Improves Insulation

It has become very clear by now that the construction industry is among the most polluting sectors of the economy, yet society cannot do...

Satellite Mission Reveals Antarctica’s Ice Melts Cause Change in Earth’s Gravity

Satellite imagery can now help scientists determine the amount of ice lost from Antarctica by presenting exact measurements of the gravity of the Earth....

Integrated AC and Drive Motor to Improve EV Car Range

Imagine driving a Tesla S at a scorching 112 degrees (44o Celsius) at the Vegas Strip on your way back to LA. Surely, that...

Super Affordable and Compact d.light Solar Lantern Exceeds Users Expectations

All camping and hiking lovers know that one of the most essential gadgets that every backpack should contain is a good light source of...

Orange and Tesla Partner For Interactive Car in France

You don't need to look like David Hasselhoff to have an interactive car ala Knight Rider, that is if Orange Business Services and Tesla...

London’s Red Phone Booths Go Green, Charge CellPhones

The big red telephone booths across the London, which were serving millions just a decade ago, are now a typical photo background.  A couple of...

Mobile Hybrid Power System to Empower Rural Masses

Can you imagine a day without cable TV, or without air-conditioning, or maybe without the convenience of an electrical outlet, or even light on...

Free Intro to Renewable Energy Available Online

After introducing more than 35,000 people worldwide about renewable energy, the Solar Energy International (SEI) updated its popular RE100: Introduction to Renewable Energy online...