energy Wind energy facts, wind energy myths By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:10:56 +0000 A one-stop clearinghouse for wind power facts is sorely needed to combat widespread myths about the impact of wind energy. (And that's just a starting point.) Full Article Energy
energy Wind turbines and bridges: A match made in clean energy heaven? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Aug 2015 23:18:29 +0000 Multitasking infrastructure on the Canary Islands could power as many as 500 homes. Full Article Research & Innovations
energy SOTU 2012: Obama touts old, new energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:07:28 +0000 In his State of the Union speech, Obama unveils plans to expand U.S. oil and gas production, but vows not to 'walk away from the promise of clean energy.' Full Article Politics
energy Watch: President Obama on American energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:08:50 +0000 The president discussed the nation's growing clean energy economy at a Daimler facility in North Carolina. Full Article Personal Finance
energy Warren Buffett could soon own the largest energy holding company in the U.S. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 14:47:05 +0000 Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to acquire NV Energy, and Sen. Harry Reid wants to help. Full Article Energy
energy On tsunami anniversary, Japan struggles with energy vision [Photos] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:25:30 +0000 March 11 marks the second anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that displaced more than 30,000 and left more than 19,000 dead or missing. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
energy Here's how passive solar energy works By www.networx.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:58:32 +0000 Passive solar is pretty simple. The solar part is obvious: It refers to the sun. The passive part means it works without any mechanical devices, added energy in Full Article Remodeling & Design
energy Michael Pollan: Energy and climate change By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:57:24 +0000 Michael Pollan discusses how the food system uses too much fossil fuel and reminds us that solar energy from plants is free. Full Article Food & Drink
energy Does Congress have a low energy IQ? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:31:41 +0000 One man says a century of rhetoric on oil shale shows that it's an idea that will never come to fruition. Full Article Energy
energy Wind energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:39:13 +0000 The premise seems simple: use wind energy to push a turbine and generate electricity with no greenhouse gases or associated pollution. Full Article Energy
energy Clean energy may be hurt by debt deal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:31:45 +0000 With budget cuts come consequences. It looks like the emerging clean energy industry could take a big hit. Full Article Politics
energy Sean Tufts: Ex-NFL linebacker now tackling wind energy projects By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2012 05:38:11 +0000 Site for wind farms is not exactly the type of field you picture a retired NFL linebacker scouting. But Sean Tufts is not your typical retired player. Nor is he Full Article Arts & Culture
energy Danielle Fong: Perfecting green energy storage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2012 05:27:54 +0000 Danielle Fong was only 19 years old when she founded a technology company with the goal of perfecting green energy storage and utilization. Full Article Arts & Culture
energy How affordable is alternative energy? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:48:23 +0000 Alternative energy sources that are cost-competitive with fossil fuels may be closer to fruition than previously thought. Recent studies from global leaders in Full Article Energy
energy 6 green energy summer internships By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:14:03 +0000 Are you looking for a green energy internship for summer 2013? If so, let me help you with your search. Full Article Green Workplace
energy Solar cell coating could dramatically boost energy harvest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:38:10 +0000 A special coating could dramatically improve the percentage of energy that can be harvested from solar cells by splitting photons in two. Full Article Energy
energy 7 fictional energy sources from pop culture By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 03 May 2013 22:05:58 +0000 What if dilithium crystals were an alternative energy solution? Here are 7 fictional energy sources. Full Article Energy
energy Clean energy options for houses By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 16:16:10 +0000 If solar panels are out of your realm of possibility, you still have alternatives to coal and other fossil fuels. Full Article Energy
energy 5 gadgets to create or conserve energy [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 17:25:13 +0000 These high-tech devices work in decidedly unexpected ways, often converting human energy into electricity. Full Article Energy
energy In post-Fukushima Japan, homeowners gung-ho over green energy [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 23:45:13 +0000 Japanese homeowners are investing in solar panels in an act that the WSJ describes as a 'post-tsunami revolt against conventional electric utilities.' Full Article Energy
energy 5 ways to support clean energy if you can't go solar By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:30:35 +0000 Not all of us can put solar panels on our houses, but we can still support renewable energy. Here's how. Full Article Energy
energy Which U.S. states produce the most energy? [Infographic] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 17:25:08 +0000 As the United States seeks to rely less on imported oil, a few states are leading the charge in the renewable energy revolution. Full Article Energy
energy Transparent solar windows generate energy without obstructing the view By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 01:51:56 +0000 Researchers have developed solar concentrators that can be placed on windows or cellphone screens. Full Article Research & Innovations
energy Watch: Google, wind energy and green jobs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:00:00 +0000 Google's investment in the Atlantic Wind Connection project will help support thousands of green jobs. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
energy Has the Mafia infiltrated the renewable energy industry? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:57:13 +0000 Certain people are looking for the same kind of green they’ve always sought — the green of dollar bills. Full Article Energy
energy 5 super-cool energy projects being backed by the U.S. government By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2013 19:09:22 +0000 It's worth keeping tabs on some of the super-cool clean tech projects being backed by ARPA-E. Here are some of our favorites. Full Article Energy
energy U.S. hits renewable energy record in 2012 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 20:09:46 +0000 2012 saw the highest rate of alternative, renewable energy sources in the United States. Full Article Energy
energy These clever wind turbines store energy for when the wind's not blowing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2013 21:06:44 +0000 This isn't your father's turbine. It can create more electricity at lower wind speeds and does a better job of predicting the supply of wind energy. Full Article Energy
energy How clean energy became a major force in the U.K. economy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 16:00:37 +0000 Massive wind farm is Britain's latest entry in move away from fossil fuels toward alternative, renewable clean energy sources. Full Article Energy
energy How an 'off-grid' hippie built a wind energy empire By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:33:07 +0000 Wind entrepreneur Dale Vince used to live on a bus. Now he's one of Britain's richest men, and he has big plans to transform his country. Full Article Energy
energy 10 renewable energy initiatives by SC Johnson around the globe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 15:16:05 +0000 Take a photo tour of 10 different facilities around the world where SC Johnson is using renewable energy and learn about their positive environmental impact. Full Article At Home
energy IKEA announces first U.S. investment in wind energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:56:22 +0000 IKEA gusts into the U.S. wind energy sector with an investment in an Illinois farm capable of generating enough annual energy to power 70 stores. Full Article Energy
energy Blown away: Wind turbines generate enough energy to power every home in Scotland By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 16:50:53 +0000 With new data published by the WWF, Scotland once again proves itself as the renewable energy-generating powerhouse of the United Kingdom. Full Article Energy
energy Why everyone is talking about energy storage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 31 Jan 2015 15:50:09 +0000 Renewable energy is already growing rapidly. But these recent developments in energy storage could prove to be a game changer. Full Article Energy
energy Google buys 43MW of wind energy, saves birds too By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Feb 2015 15:40:23 +0000 In addition to buying energy from Altamont Pass wind farm, Google is financing upgrades that will save thousands of birds' lives. Full Article Energy
energy Portugal shows off in March, flirting with 100% renewable energy goal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Apr 2018 16:48:31 +0000 Portugal predicts that renewables will satisfy its mainland electricity needs by 2040. Full Article Energy
energy Uranium mining part of the great energy debate By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Dec 2010 21:45:56 +0000 Colorado's debate over uranium mines isn't that different from other energy debates around the nation. Full Article Energy
energy Massey Energy: Worst mining company ever? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:47:52 +0000 Massey Energy kept two sets of safety log books at their Big Branch Mine in West Virginia, where 29 miners died after an explosion last year— one for the fede Full Article Energy
energy 5 ways to help low-income families with energy costs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Mar 2014 13:27:01 +0000 Energy prices are going to get more expensive for all of us, but low-income households shouldn't have to shoulder the burden. Here's how we can help them. Full Article Energy
energy Infrared radiation could be the next big source of renewable energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 21:02:07 +0000 The light emitted after the sun sets could be harvested, according to a new study. Full Article Energy
energy Clothes dryers added to list of Energy Star-qualifying appliances By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 May 2014 21:01:30 +0000 Congratulations, washing machine, your lonely days are now over as clothes dryers have become, at long last, eligible for Energy Star certification. Full Article At Home
energy Why demand response will shape the future of energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:24:30 +0000 Matching supply to demand is crucial when it comes to energy. And a concept called demand response can help us do it. Full Article Energy
energy Wyoming lawmakers want to put kibosh on sale of clean energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jan 2017 20:40:52 +0000 Wind and solar get an unequal shake in the Equality State. Full Article Politics
energy America's mayors are the renewable energy champions we need right now By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jul 2017 11:22:22 +0000 At the 85th Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors in Miami Beach, leaders pledge to make the switch to 100% renewable energy by 2035. Full Article Energy
energy More than 100 cities get 70% or more of their energy from renewables By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Mar 2018 14:13:21 +0000 More than 100 cities across the globe get 70 percent or more of their energy from renewable sources, according to London-based CDP. Full Article Energy
energy Apple now runs on 100% renewable energy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Apr 2018 19:10:31 +0000 Apple suppliers have committed to clean up their act as well. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
energy Chernobyl is producing energy again By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Oct 2018 12:33:08 +0000 The 4-acre Chernobyl solar power facility can supply enough power for a medium-sized village, or about 2,000 apartments. Full Article Energy
energy Puerto Rico plots out total switch to green energy by 2050 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:07:53 +0000 Although a recent renewable energy bill stalled, the hurricane-ravaged territory isn't giving up on its fossil fuel-free aspirations. Full Article Energy
energy Washington, D.C., to run entirely on renewable energy by 2032 By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Dec 2018 13:41:57 +0000 District of Columbia lawmakers approve legislation that fast-tracks the city's bold clean energy goals. Full Article Energy
energy Newt talks energy policy in Iowa By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:30:35 +0000 From pipelines and wind power to Brazil and the EPA, Newt Gingrich devoted a lot of time to energy policy during a camping stop. Full Article Politics