These Seaweed-Inspired Generators Create Underwater Wave Power
Inspired by the way seaweed is agitated by underwater currents, two scientists have developed a seaweed-like kinetic tidal energy system.
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Wind Turbines Are Using Cameras and AI to See Birds -And Shut Down When They Approach
IdentiFlight, AI-based cameras, can recognize eagles and hawks as they approach in enough time to pause turbines in their flight path.
Finally, a Fusion Reaction Has Generated More Energy Than Absorbed By The Fuel
Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory passed a crucial milestone on the way to achieving self-sustaining nuclear fusion.
These Underwater 'Kites' Are Generating Tidal Electricity As They Move
The Faroe Islands will soon be surrounded by Sea Dragons, that is, the name for a new type of tidal-generated electricity.
Toronto is Replacing Air Conditioners With Deep Lake Water to Cool Hundreds of Buildings
Toronto's deep lake water cooling system is the world's largest, and it saves 90,000 megawatt hours of A/C power per year.
Ponds of Poop Turned into Clean Power for 16% of Pork Production in Australia
16% of pig farms in Australia are now using bio-digesters to break down pig waste into methane for all the electricity needs of the farm
Fascinating Man Grows Citrus Even in Snow With His Geothermal Greenhouse (WATCH)
This greenhouse grows oranges, lemons, and grapefruit on Nebraska's high plains in the dead of winter for a dollar a day.
Church Uses Modern Stained Glass to Capture Solar Energy
A collection of eye-catching stained glass installations by a Toronto artist is generating solar power at the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Saskatoon. The artwork consists of solar panels embedded in brightly colored, hand-painted art glass. Once it is connected, the cathedral will be able to use the solar power produced by the art installation to offset its own power consumption.
Small Group Fixing Neighbors' Homes Grows to 3.4 Million Volunteers
A small group of grassroots activists in Midland, Texas has spread hope to homeowners in need, providing critical home repairs free of charge. Since its inspiring start 30 years ago, Rebuilding Together has grown to a nationwide network of 3.4 million volunteers who have delivered services worth $1.3 billion to families, the elderly, veterans and community centers.
Vast Urban Farm Grows Fish, Food In Old Chicago Meat Plant
On the third floor of an old meat-packing plant is a humid hothouse filled with rows of greens and sprouts, even exotic white strawberries. Nearby, in large barrels swim dozens of tilapia, fish native to tropical regions. The Plant is a leading example for urban vertical farming using old warehouses, where plants and fish are raised symbiotically, with a closed-loop system that uses all waste toward the production of food.
Utah Firms Send Portable Solar Power Units to Japan Households Without Power
Two Utah firms have joined up to send solar power units to hard-hit Japan, devices that can provide up to 50 hours of lighting from just collected sunlight. They've already sent 300 units.
Scotland Tests Battery That Could Revolutionize Renewables
We've been making more than enough energy to start converting our sources of power to renewables, but what about where we're going to store it all?
Austria's Largest State is Now 100% Powered by Renewables
No fossil fuels are used to create any of the electricity for 1.6 million people in Lower Austria.
Despite Low Oil Prices, Renewables Attract Record $329 Billion in 2015
Despite bargain basement prices for oil and natural gas, renewable energies like solar and wind raked in a record $329.3 billion of investment last year. Clean energy investment surged in 2015 in China, Africa, the US, Latin America and India, driving the world total up 4% from 2014 and beating the previous record, set in […]
UK Retail Giant Crowdfunds Solar Power For Its Stores, Gives 5% Interest
One of Britain's biggest retailers is crowdfunding solar power installations for its stores – but offering 5% interest on investments and donating profits.
California Breaks Solar Record, Generates Enough Electricity for 6 Million Homes
California's solar power plants hit another milestone —and that doesn't include the hundreds of thousands of rooftop arrays across the state.
24 New York City Schools Set for Solar Panels
New York City Mayor de Blasio announced today the funding of 24 installations as part of the administration's new green buildings plan, tripling the amount of solar currently planned on City-owned buildings, and marking another step forward as the City works to dramatically reduce its contributions to climate change.
Solar Panels in the Shape of a Heart Will Show Love for the Planet
This heart-shaped solar plant will show love for the earth by keeping millions of tons of carbon out of the atmosphere.
Iconic Lights of Vegas to Go Solar
At the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip, the iconic "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign is getting even more fabulous: The power source is going solar. Yesterday, officials broke ground at the site of the 50-year-old landmark and promised the makeover, with construction of renewable energy solar trees, will be completed in early 2014.
This Machine Can Turn Your Food Waste Into Biofuel Gas For Cooking (WATCH)
This simple machine can turn your leftovers and yard waste into liquid fertilizer or clean cooking gas to use in a stove.
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