What's The Green New Deal?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other newly elected Democrats in Congress are pushing for a Green New Deal that would decarbonize the agricultural and transportation industries, and abandon fossil fuels as a power source.
Renewables
Learn about renewable energy sources and their importance in combating climate change. Explore sustainable power options.
Scientists Are Turning Turkey Poop Into Fuel
A team of scientists are doing something a little different with turkeys this year— they're turning turkey poop into fuel for power plants.
This Project Would Turn Las Vegas Food Waste Into Power
Rosalie Bingham wants to bring clean and renewable power to Las Vegas through an anaerobic digester, which would transform the city's food waste into electricity.
Spain Sets Goal To Achieve 100% Renewable Electricity By 2050
Under a new draft law, the socialist government of Spain is shuttering most of its coal plants and banning new licenses on fossil fuel drilling and fracking. It will also dramatically increase its solar and wind power capacities.-1541803194138-1541803196730.jpeg)
Facebook's New Data Center In Alabama Will Be Powered By Solar Farms
Facebook is buying wind and solar power from sources all over the world as they aim to operate on 100 percent renewable energy by 2020.
If You Buy A Car In 2019, It Might Come With A Solar Roof
Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors just announced starting in 2019 select vehicles will come with a solar roof installed to help with lowering CO2 emissions and gas mileage.
San Diego Is Ditching Their Power Company For A 100% Clean Energy Alternative
The southern California city is moving forward with a new community energy plan that would give utility customers the ability to band together to buy renewable power in bulk.
Walmart Invests In More Solar Power
The grocery and home goods giant is adding solar panels to stores and distribution centers in Illinois to hit its 2025 goal of achieving 50 percent renewable energy across operations.
This Former Coal Plant Is Being Transformed Into A Clean Energy Site
Glenn Foy's Michigan Hub is turning a former Litchfield coal power plant into a clean energy site that will host Independent Barley and Malt and other local tenants.
D.C. Makes Moves Towards Going 100% Renewable Energy By 2030
New legislation could make the nation's capital a world leader in renewable energy.
Amazon Announces New Investments In Solar Power
The online retail giant will add 20 megawatts of solar energy to U.K. fulfillment centers, and donate $10 million to the Closed Loop Fund to improve curbside recycling in America.
Inside The World's First Solar-Powered Airport
India's seventh busiest airport has been completely solar-powered since 2015, and it's inspiring other travel hubs in the country and Ghana to do the same.
A New Report Says Solar Energy Could Grow 6,500% By 2050
A new report by industry experts explains how the world's energy system will decarbonize by 2050.
MIT Is Developing A Battery That Eats Carbon Dioxide
A new lithium-based battery could absorb greenhouse gas before it ever gets into the atmosphere.
How A Renewable Energy Company Is Combining Solar And Wind Power
The Chicago-based company is planning a combination wind and solar energy site in Ohio that promises consistent clean, renewable power.
One Trillion Watts Of Clean Energy Will Be Installed Globally By 2023
A new report says clean energy will only continue to grow around the world as an alternative to traditional power sources.
Chernobyl's Nuclear Disaster Site Is Now A Solar Farm
Solar Chernobyl has redeveloped land near the 1986 nuclear reactor explosion in Chernobyl into a 1 megawatt solar power farm.-1538770036774-1538770038622.jpg)
This Startup Helps People In Remote Areas Give Excess Solar Energy To Neighbors
Solshare has developed the world's first peer-to-peer solar electricity trading platform.
Zinc-Air Batteries Provide New Source Of Cheap Green Energy To Remote Areas
Deployed in more than 100 villages in Africa and Asia, industry experts are saying these green rechargeable batteries could be transformative.
This Major Retailer Is Dropping Plastic Bags
Their new bags will be compostable.
Solar Power Plants In The Carolinas Stand Up To Hurricane Florence
Solar energy providers in North and South Carolina reported minimal damage and outages after Hurricane Florence, even as their coal counterparts struggled.
This Company Is Bringing Solar Power To Low-Income Communities In California
The company will install solar panels on affordable housing developments.
UPS Deliveries Are Going Green With Innovative Electric Trucks
The company partnered with Arrival to design the new fleet of innovative-looking and sustainably designed electric delivery trucks.
NYC And London Mayors Urge All Cities Around The World To Divest From Fossil Fuels
Bill de Blasio, mayor of New York City and Sadiq Khan, mayor of London, are asking the world's cities to join them in tackling climate change.
New Scientific Breakthrough Shows Plastic Waste Could Fuel Cars In The Future
It involves adding a light-absorbing material to plastic, placing it in a solution and exposing it to sunlight.
IKEA Vows To Eliminate All Single-Use Plastic By 2020
New Federal Credit Union Offers Better Loans For Green Energy
NASA Aims For Aviation Renaissance With Fuel Efficient Next-Gen Aircraft
New Turbines Catch Waves To Generate Power For Japan's Coasts
'LunaR' Offers The First Ever Solar-Powered Smartwatch
Tesla's Model 3 Release Promises Serious Upgrades And Customization
After months of hype, Tesla’s Model 3 was finally released at a handover event in Fremont, California, last weekend.