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Stevens Institute of Technology takes 2015 Solar Decathlon by storm

The third time's a charm for the resiliency-minded contender from New Jersey.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Pastel power: Frank Gehry-designed duplex unveiled in NOLA

The newest home in New Orleans' Make It Right neighborhood boasts ample outdoor entertaining space, a vivid paint job and a designer that even your grandmother



  • Remodeling & Design

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Scientists don't know why Polaris is so weird

It's hard to get a read on Polaris because it's too bright for our equipment. Plus, other cool facts about the North Star.




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The 2024 total solar eclipse may 'outshine' 2017

Mark your calendars now for the Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024.




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Top 11 chocolate myths

Top myths about chocolate. Aphrodisiac? Acne inciter? Friend or foe? Here's the skinny on the world's most beloved confectionery.




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Gentlemen, start your solar panels

NASCAR racetracks are at the heart of red-state America, but here they are installing photovoltaic farms, running on ethanol and biodiesel, and mowing the lawn



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Scientists mimic photosynthesis to create new 'solar fuel'

Sunlight in the form of fuel? A breakthrough new discovery brings science one step closer to creating clean hydrogen fuel using only water and sunlight.



  • Research & Innovations

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How can large-scale solar power reduce pressure on farm land?

Utility-scale solar power requires a lot of land. But there are ways to work around that problem.




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At long last, the White House solar array is up and running

They're baaack ... nearly 30 years later, solar panels are once again gracing the roof of America's most famous neoclassical mansion.




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Are solar power and agave farming a match made in heaven?

Deserts have a lot of sun, but not much water. That's why researchers are advocating combined solar and agave farms.




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Ted Turner and Southern Co. aquire 50MW solar plant

With the purchase of New Mexico's largest solar facility, the long-term partnership is nearing 300MW of installed solar power.




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Student team solves solar panels' shade problem

Even partial shade can dramatically cut an entire solar array's output — but not any more. An award-winning team believes it has the answer.




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How Burning Man inspired a solar surge in Nevada

After the 2007 Burning Man, volunteers repurposed a solar array for a local school. That installation led to many, many more.




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How solar-equipped donkeys are changing the lives of Turkish shepherds

In rural areas, Internet connectivity can be a powerful force for economic empowerment.




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Why solar is booming in Latin America

Fom Argentina to Mexico, solar in Latin America is likely to grow like gangbusters in the coming years.




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Goodbye, kerosene: How solar could transform Africa

Kerosene lanterns are dangerous, polluting and unhealthy. That's why one charity aims to eliminate them by the end of the decade.




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Solar desalination makes freshwater from salt water

An award-winning MIT team has created a portable, solar-powered desalination system that could provide freshwater in remote locations.




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Solar Sunflower harnesses power of 5,000 suns

With the power of 5,000 suns, the real engineering breakthrough with the Solar Sunflower might be its cooling system.




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Bionic leaf converts solar energy into liquid fuel

Photovoltaic cells convert the sun's energy into electricity — but what if solar energy could instead be converted directly into liquid fuel?




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California is generating so much solar energy, it's paying other states to take it

Massive investment coupled with falling prices has created a perfect renewable storm in the Golden State.




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Bacteria help solar panels beat cloudy days

Bacteria can help solar panels convert sunlight to energy, even on overcast days.




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This 'flock of sheep' was actually an unprecedented gathering of polar bears

Zoom in on this supposed image of sheep on a hillside and you'll be in for quite the surprise.




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Our chocolate supply is getting squeezed

Cocoa trees are under attack, and demand is skyrocketing worldwide. What this means for chocoholics now and in the future.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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How Solar Panels Help Green Trains

How Solar Panels Help Green Trains



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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GE Ecomagination CEO Series: Guy Sella, CEO of SolarEdge Technologies

This month's video features Guy Sella, CEO of SolarEdge Technologies, a leading solar technology company that has created the next generation of solar power har



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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What does that chocolate label mean?

Your favorite chocolate may not be fair trade certified. Here's a guide to 8 of the most common sustainable cocoa certifications.




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Wind and solar plants rise in the shadow of Fukushima's nuclear meltdown in Japan

A $2.5 billion investment in a renewable energy hub will bring about 2/3 of the power that the nuclear plant once did.




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Jimmy Carter's solar farm now powers more than half of his hometown

The 1.3-megawatt array covers about 10 acres in Plains, Georgia.




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The power is coming back on in Australian communities thanks to solar-powered minigrids

These small-scale solar systems can bring communities impacted by the bushfires and flooding back online in as little as a day.




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Pilots of Solar Impulse use meditation to stay awake

Weather has grounded the Solar Impulse 2's trip across the Pacific Ocean, but when its pilots embark on the flight, they'll use meditation to stay alert.




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Solar Impulse soars to new world records

A solar-powered airplane soared over the Pacific Ocean, from Japan to Hawaii, and set a slew of new world records in the process.




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Solar plane finishes historic flight around world

Solar Impulse 2, the solar-powered plane, traveled across four continents, three seas and two oceans with Bertrand Piccard, Andre Borschberg at the helm.




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10 fascinating facts about polar bears

From the color of their skin to their amazing swimming ability, polar bears are full of surprises.




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What is a solar tower and how does it work?

Solar towers, a sun-powered renewable energy source, offer plenty of advantages.




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How to plan a solar eclipse party

Whether you're planning your own shindig or joining an already existing event, here are a few tips to make the most of the 2017 total solar eclipse.




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This bike lane is covered in solar panels. (It's also in the middle of a highway)

Bicyclists have a 20-mile bike lane in South Korea conveniently covered by a solar roof.




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Mystery of the solar-powered ghost ship that washed ashore 3 years ago finally solved

Ship with no crew drifted over 2,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean.




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India gets world's first 100% solar-powered airport

Visitors who fly to Cochin, Kerala, will see a 12MW solar farm. What better place to send a message to the world?




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Rwanda builds utility-scale solar farm in 1 year

Renewables aren't just clean; they can be incredibly fast to deploy, too.




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Is solar power contagious?

Brewers in N.C. point to the power of peer pressure to change minds about renewables.




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Why you should care about one church's fight over solar panels in N.C.

This David vs. Goliath story could impact the future of renewable energy everywhere.




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Why are solar companies fleeing Nevada?

Months after opening a flagship training center near Las Vegas, SolarCity is exiting the state and slashing jobs.




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IndyCar driver promotes solar for Africa

By funding solar lights in Africa, one IndyCar team hopes to offset its footprint and move the world forward.




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3 solar innovations to watch

Solar costs have already dropped precipitously. But what's next?




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Solar panels pair surprisingly well with tomatoes, peppers and pollinators

In 'agrivoltaics,' crops and solar panels not only share land and sunlight, but also help each other function more efficiently.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Rural community that lost two coal mines is now teaching kids to install solar panels

A program in Colorado's Delta County aims to ensure a brighter future for the next generation.




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How many polar bears are there?

It's unclear exactly how many polar bears are left in the wild, but several populations likely face grave danger from climate change.




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Q&A: Polaris managing director Vivek Banga

Polaris celebrated 25 years last year and also had a MD change with Vivek Banga taking the top spot. Banga catches up with Jonathan Swift about the future of e-trade and the role brokers can play.




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Isolated Expedition

An expedition to Antarctica proves disastrous for 28 crewman and Sir Ernest Shackleton.




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Coca-Cola: The Power of a Brand

Marketers today look to the Coca-Cola brand as a model of marketing power. Its image has transcended national borders and cultural barriers to reach almost everyone on earth.