China Replacing 70,000 Petrol-fueled Taxis With Electric
Almost 70,000 taxis within Beijing are powered by gasoline – but according to a new environmental draft, they're about to be electrically-fueled instead.
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French President Announces Plans to Close All Coal Power Plants by 2023
During the UN's annual COP22 climate change talks, President Hollande announced the country's plan to close all coal-fired power plants by 2023.
In Case of Typhoon, This Turbine Would Power Japan For 50 Years
The first prototype of its kind has been installed in Okinawa – though it's been tested with success, we'll just have to wait until an actual typhoon comes.
Costa Rica Has Been Powered Only By Renewable Energy For 122 Days
After using renewable energy for 99% of their electricity in 2015, this Latin American country plans to be carbon neutral by 2021.
In Major Game-Changer, Norway Pushed to Divert its Massive Wealth Out of Fossil Fuel
The bank responsible for the world's largest sovereign wealth just took a decisive stance against the fossil fuel industry.
There Was So Much Wind in Germany Last Week, Consumers Were Given Free Energy
Wind output in Germany reportedly reached 39,409 megawatts – that is the equivalent of about 40 nuclear reactors.
Tesla Restores Power to Puerto Rican Children's Hospital- And That's Not All
While some companies can talk a good game, Tesla proves it can actually get things done, restoring electricity to a children's hospital.
Solar Paint is Cheap, Revolutionary Future for Clean Energy
This revolutionary solar-powered paint creates hydrogen power by absorbing water vapor from the air.
LEGO Reaches 100% Renewable Energy Goal 3 Years Early
$1 billion later, and our favorite toy company has fulfilled its sustainability goal much earlier than anticipated.
Tokyo to Build Eco-Friendly 'Solar Roads' Ahead of 2020 Olympics
The city hopes to offset the cost of the project by building the solar roads on government-facilities before the 2020 Olympic Games.
Generator That Creates Electricity From Gravity Could Revolutionize Renewable Energy
The generator is capable of reaching up to 93% energy efficiency – which is a "game-changing" number in comparison to wind and solar energy.
Tesla's Giant Record-Breaking Battery Shows Stunning Success By Saving Consumers Millions
In just four months, Tesla's record-breaking lithium ion battery has proven to be a faster, cheaper, and environmentally-friendly backup for the South Australian grid.
In World First, Norway Will Only Be Allowing Electric Ships to Enter Their Pristine Fjords
The initiative is not only expected to benefit the environment, but also ease the health concerns of local populations and visiting tourists.
Scientists May Have Just Overcome the Biggest Obstacle to Mass-Producing Hydrogen Fuel
Hydrogen fuel has long been thought of as the "Holy Grail" of renewable energy – and scientists may have just found the secret to its mass-production.
The Greenest Town in Oil Country: 'The future of clean energy is not just a Republican or Democratic thing'
"I've learned a lot in the last three years. I think I can do my part and try to be helpful. That's the legacy I'd like to leave," says Mayor Ross.
Solar Power Breaks Even More Records in 2017
According to this international report on solar energy, the world is headed towards a very bright future.
Indian District Becomes First Territory to be 100% Solar Powered
The new solar facilities aren't just cheaper for the district residents – they also serve as an example of sustainability for the rest of the country.
Scientists Create World's First Zero-Emission Solar Fuel Reactor That Works at Night
Not only can the facility create fuel when the sun is down, but it can also use air as the medium for heat transfer.
Thanks to Cheap Solar Prices, Egypt Will Use its Sunshine for World's Largest Solar Park
The park, which is located on a 14-square mile plot of land near Aswan, will be home to 32 different power plants, reportedly making it the largest solar array in the world.
China is Building Another Enormous Floating Solar Farm on Top of Abandoned Coal Mine
The floating solar farm that previously held the "world's-largest" title resides in the very same city as the new one in China.
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