Famous Wensleydale Cheese Creamery to Turn Whey Waste into Biogas for Heating Homes

Rather than letting their cheese byproducts go to waste, this iconic English creamery will begin using their whey to sustainably heat homes.

By Jeanne Goddard

22 June 61 Views

For the First Time in History, America's Renewable Energy Capacity is Now Greater Than Coal

A recent report on American energy capacity for the month of April shows that new renewable energy capacity has finally surpassed that of coal.

By Jeanne Goddard

17 June 68 Views

World's Largest Hydrogen Refueling Station Will Power Hundreds of New Zero-Emission Vehicles

The new hydrogen station in Shanghai will be able to reuse excess hydrogen from nearby chemical plants in order to power hundreds of electric vehicles.

By Tiffani Spengler

06 June 68 Views

As Only US Airline to Use Biofuel on Regular Basis, All United Flights From LA Are Now Powered By Biofuel

The airline's recent investment in over 10 million gallons of biofuel will contribute to their goal of reducing their total emissions by 50% before 2050.

By Jeanne Goddard

10 June 69 Views

Nation's First 'Hempwood' Factory Could Be Sustainable Lifesaver for Endangered Oak Trees in the US

This new factory in Kentucky is the first facility in the United States to begin making "wood" out of hemp - and the material is 20% stronger than oak.

By Tiffani Spengler

14 May 66 Views

Just Add Water: New Salt Battery Could Help Spell the End of Fossil Fuels

This new pilot program in Berlin could help to replace fossil fuels with salt batteries as a sustainable source of heat storage.

By Tiffani Spengler

20 May 69 Views

Germany Debuts First Overhead Power Lines for Keeping Electric Trucks Charged on the Highway

This new stretch of highway is equipped with power lines that can charge electric trucks – and it could save tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere.

By Tiffani Spengler

09 May 63 Views

Look at New Eco-Friendly Rooftop Designs for Notre Dame Cathedral With Solar-Powered Glass Spire

These breathtaking architectural plans for the rooftop and spire of the Notre Dame Cathedral could bring an eco-friendly new upgrade to the building.

By Tiffani Spengler

13 May 74 Views

Trillions of Dollars Now Being Leveraged to Protect the Earth, Thanks to World's Largest Asset Manager

Blackrock, the world's largest asset management company has pledged to invest its trillions of dollars in capital to maintaining the health of the planet.

By Blake Isbell

06 April 66 Views

Free Market Forces Will Obliterate Global Coal Reliance Within 10 Years, Says Study

While some governments are struggling to manage their older investments in coal-powered sources, free market forces are driving the transition to coal.

By Blake Isbell

03 April 79 Views

New Molecule Can Harvest Energy From Entire Visible Spectrum of Light-And Then Turn It into Hydrogen Fuel

The ultra-efficient new photocatalytic molecule developed at Ohio State University can absorb 50% more light than current solar cells.

By Jeanne Goddard

22 January 75 Views

First Fully Rechargeable Carbon Dioxide Battery is Seven Times More Efficient Than Lithium Ion

Researchers were able to successfully recharge the battery more than 500 times—and it is seven times more efficient than lithium ion counterparts.

By Jeanne Goddard

26 September 69 Views

Bill Gates Has Just Invested in a Company That Grows Palm Oil in a Lab to Save the Rainforests

Breakthrough Energy Ventures are investing in the New York startup C16 Biosciences, which creates lab-grown palm oil to combat deforestation in the Amazon.

By Blake Isbell

07 March 69 Views

Amsterdam is Enjoying Quieter Canals as Boats Go Electric Years Ahead of Diesel Ban

More than 75% of the city's commercial vessels are already meeting Amsterdam's emission-free regulation.

By Tiffani Spengler

09 March 72 Views

Scorched Australia is Getting Power Back Thanks to New Solar Grids Funded by Philanthropist Couple

The coalition has been installing the microgrids in as little as two days—and they are preparing to deploy 100 more across New South Wales and Victoria.

By Tiffani Spengler

25 February 70 Views