Renewables

Hampshire College made history as the first residential college in the US to run on solar energy.

Carbon taxes are hitting Canada, the UK, and, perhaps soon, the USA. But how do they reduce emissions from fossil fuels?

Maryland just launched a new solar power project — and it's open to everybody.

Young entrepreneur Aimable Mutabazi is rescuing glass from the Kigali dump for the bricks he makes at his construction company, Byiza Vuba.

The British Virgin Islands seek relief from fossil fuels after Hurricane Irma.

Alaska is embracing renewable energy by introduce a new business accelerator.

Residents in Hanoi and other Vietnamese cities are cooking with a biogas made from pig waste, in an effort to reduce smog and greenhouse gas emissions.

No more will Egypt rely on expensive, imported fossil fuels thanks to world's biggest solar farm.

California has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions to their lowest level since 1990, hitting the 2020 target four years early.

Scientists have engineered a bacterium from E. coli that converts light to energy even when it's cloudy outside, boosting solar panel efficiency.

Hemp could be a key player when it comes to sustainable farming.

While people are tackling plastic straws, this woman wants to tackle toothbrushes, too.

Scientist may have unlocked a new source of renewable energy — ocean waves.

A new study has found that most fish caught are never consumed.

Starting in 2024, Adidas will only use recycled plastic in their products.

With the passage of a new bill, Ireland will be the first country to divest from fossil fuels.

Sweden will hit its green energy goals a full 10 year ahead of their self-imposed deadline.

These dogs are helping honeybee populations grow by sniffing out bacteria.

This British classroom is making more energy than it needs to run.

This new robot could be a solution for our ocean plastic crisis — and it was invented by a 12-year-old girl!

In the near future, one of London's most historic areas will run on renewable energy alone.

The world's first floating farm will be based in Rotterdam.

The U.S. army has added around 94MW of capacity from renewables by adding solar panels.

San Jose has announced a pilot program with startup BioCellection, which breaks down plastic bags into reusable chemicals.

Jaguar is offering an electric, zero-emissions version of the E-Type convertible.

The largest oil company in the U.S., Exxon Mobile, is embracing renewable energy.

Green products for children are sought after by parents and these Etsy shops are the best place to find them

Apple already gets their electricity from renewable energy and has now set a goal to make all of their products from recycled materials

Recycling plant workers explained how to keep recyclables out of the landfill on Reddit. Remember: you can't recycle plastic bags or batteries.

Abandoned coal mines around the world are getting a second life as sites for large-scale solar fames, like the 150-megawatt floating solar farm in Huanian.

The World Bank Group revealed they will no longer be financing upstream oil and gas after 2019 at the One Planet Summit in Paris.

Arcadia Power, a startup based in Washington D.C., purchases Renewable Energy Certificates, aiding in finding cheaper rates for those with deregulated energy.

FuelCell Energy, based in Connecticut, develops clean energy solutions with hydrogen power and large-scale fuel cell systems.

The company Peace Boat has announced plans to bring the "Ecoship" to life — a futuristic cruise ship that will blend together technology and sustainability.

BP will put $200 million over the next three years into Lightsource, the biggest solar energy developer in Europe, and will obtain a 43 percent equity share.

The Four Seasons Town Reception Center at the 2022 Olympics is a new green-roofed structure that blends into the natural landscape.

A group of scientists at Columbia University have been able to create a rig that goes through water electrolysis powered by solar power.

SolarTech Universal, a solar panel manufacturer in Florida, is planning to launch an enhanced photovoltaic system that uses heterojunction technology and SmartWire hardware.

Ethiopia is adding 1,000 megawats worth of geothermal power plants over the next four years with a $4 billion price tag.

Bay State Wind, an initiative between Orsted and Eversource, has submitted a but to create Massachusetts' first offshore wind farm.