Hawaii Commits To 100% Renewable Roads By 2045
Hawaii has announced that the state will transform both private and public transportation to completely renewable fuel sources by 2045.
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Scientists Print Living Solar Cells That Retain Energy On Paper
Scientists from Imperial College London, Cambridge, and Central Saint Martins have been able to create a battery and bio-solar panel with cyanobacteria — that are still alive after being printed on a piece of paper.
DHL Teams With Filter Manufacturer To Release First 'Emission Neutral' Vehicle
Deutsche Post DHL successfully added 5,000 electric vehicles to their fleet — and now they are teaming up with MANN+HUMMEL to remove particles that are released in the air from tire and road abrasion.
Kenya's Croton Nuts Could Be The Future Of Biofuels
The prevalent shrub, known as the croton tree, that grows across Kenya could be the key to a sustainable source of biofuel, set to replace diesel.
Energy Company Wants To Build Entire Island For Wind Farm Off The British Coast
Dutch company TenneT has proposed building an entire island in the North Sea, that would serve as a hub for turbines in the ocean — powering the UK, Netherlands, and more.
Tesla Is Working On An Electric Pickup Truck
CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla is working on a pickup truck that has been in the works for five years but there is no official release date yet.
How Supply Chain Optimization Helps Major Companies Go Green
Companies can identify a section of their supply chain that can be more sustainable, test alternative methods like using recyclable materials, and add it in their production.
Germany's Offshore Wind Turbines Continue To Exceed Expectations
Germany set an ambitious 6.5 gigawatt goal for their offshore wind farming energy production, but they're already on track to surpass it.
One Couple's Journey To Live In An Award-Winning Solar-Powered Home
A Michigan couple determined to realize their dream when they move to a solar-powered home developed by University of Michigan students, which took top honors at the 2005 Solar Decathlon.
Wyoming Faces Energy Crossroads As Billionaire Builds Largest Wind Farm
Wyoming billionaire Philip Anschutz's father made his money in drilling, but now he wants to invest in wind energy with a 1,000-turbine wind farm that would be the largest in the United States.
Hybrid-Electric Planes Could Fly Around Europe By 2020
Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens have announced at the Royal Aeronautical Society that they will be collaborating to build a short-haul airline.
Dutch Citizens May Soon Bike To Work On Recycled Toilet Paper
Researchers in the Netherlands may have discovered an innovative way to turn used toilet paper into a building material that can be used to produce bike lanes around local cities.
Why Global Coal Production Just Experienced Its Biggest Drop On Record
People are looking less and less to coal as it experiences its biggest drop ever.
London Plans To Launch Fully Sustainable Tidal-Powered School
A school in London is launching and will be the first tidal-powered energy school.
These 3 Countries Just Made A Landmark Agreement To Increase Offshore Wind Power
Germany, Denmark, and Belgium are investing in a landmark offshore wind power deal.
United Kingdom Will Phase Out Coal-Fired Power Plants By 2025
The United Kingdom has confirmed that they will be phasing out coal-fired power plants in the next seven years and upping the emissions limit by 2025.
Australia Plans Highway For Electric Cars Along Great Barrier Reef
To make electric vehicles more attractive to consumers, Australian is planning a super highway near the Great Barrier reed with charging stations that are free for at least a year.
Scientists Discover How To Use Entire Solar Spectrum To Sustain Life On Earth
Scientists have found a way to use the solar spectrum to recreate better solar panels.
These London Streetlamps Can Charge Electric Cars Now
London has installed street lamps capable of charging electric cars via sleek charging cords.
Vietnam Faces Challenges In Aggressive Solar Power Production Plan
In its rapid expansion to solar power, Vietnam is finding some obstacles on embracing it.
LEGO Smashes Renewable Energy Goal Three Years Early
Initially trying to hit 100% renewable energy by 2020, LEGO has already hit its goal.
North Korea Turns To Solar Power To Keep Citizens In the Light
We don't often get to see a glimpse of life in North Korea, but new footage from the Unification Media Group shows the hermit kingdom is turning to solar energy.
Nikki Reed Is Using Dell's Gold E-Waste Scraps To Make Incredible Jewelry
Actress Nikki Reed announced her partnership with Dell through her company Bayou With Love, recycling gold scraps from old motherboards and turning them into jewelry.
Fatty Algae May Be Key Player In Replacing Fossil Fuels
Algae holds a key in a compound that can be used to replace fossil fuels which are bad pollutant.s
Tesla's Autopilot Chief Transitions From Company After 6 Months Of Service
The chief of Tesla's autopilot program has named a new operator after a series of fatal accidents.
Scientists Use Solar Energy To Transform Seawater Into Drinking Water
Solar energy could be the solution to turning salty sea water into drinkable water for people.
California Aims To Run 100% On Renewable Energy By 2045
The state of California is working toward an ambitious goal to run on 100 percent renewable energy by 2045.
Traditional Energy Sees Decline In Texas As Wind Power Dominates The State
Texas is seeing less demand for traditional energy sources as they move towards wind power.
Solar-Powered School In Denmark Lets Kids Grow Their Own Food
The New Islands Brygge School in Copenhagen plans to have a solar-powered building that teaches students how to grow and cook food in the rooftop garden.
The Surprisingly Eco-Friendly Reason To Put Plastic In Your Washing Machine
There's still a major reason to keep plastic around. Researchers have found that adding a plastic container to a washing machine is just as effective as the heavy concrete block most of them contain, making them lighter and more eco-friendly.
World's Greenest Batteries On The Horizon In Sweden
In the quest to build sustainable batteries, Peter Carlsson may be the right guy for the job.
Scientists Transform Polluted Air Into Ink For Artists
Anirudh Sharma is one of the founders of Graviky Labs, the company who created Air-Ink, and the person who originally had the idea back in 2013.
New Swedish Concept Makes Any Building Net-Zero Energy
Innenco is using what existing buildings feature in order to create net zero energy consumption.
Hawaii Looks To Hydrogen Fuel To Meet 100% Renewable Energy Goal
Hawaii is trying to turn to hydrogen to help them get to their 100% renewable energy goal.
Breakthrough Made in Synthetic Photosynthesis Could Create Clean Energy Fuels
Clean energy fuels had a huge breakthrough with a synthetic version of photosynthesis.
This Moss Wall Can Clean As Much Polluted Air As A Small Forest
A moss wall in Brussels was installed by Green City Solutions and can clean polluted air right in the city.
New Solar Rooftop Project Provides Energy For Over 5,000 Homes In Los Angeles
One of the largest solar rooftop projects in the world is complete at San Pedro, California, located 24 miles south of Los Angeles.
World's First Floating Wind Turbine Sets Sail Off Coast Of Scotland
Scotland has set sail to the world's first floating turbine just off its coast.
This Group Of Students Just Created The Solar-Powered Family Car Of The Future
Students at Eindhoven University have created a solar-powered family car.
Energy-Harvesting Tiles Turn Footsteps Into Electricity On Busy London Street
a street in London harvests kinetic energy from footsteps to convert into power to use.
Supermarkets In UK Add New Bottle Deposit Return On Recyclables
Iceland and Co-op supermarkets in the United Kingdom are planning to initiate a new bottle return program for plastics to tackle pollution.
China To Install Record Amount Of Solar Power Capacity This Year
In 2017, China was expecting to add 30 gigawatts of solar power to their infrastructure — and in total the country will have over 120 gigawatts of solar power potential.
Solar-Powered Windows Are Efficient Enough To Generate 80% Of U.S. Power
The National Renewable Energy Laborator has developed solar-powered windows that use enhanced thermochromic technology, which coverts sunlight into usable energy.
China Builds First Solar Farm Shaped Like A Giant Panda
A solar farm in china is shaped just like a giant panda and is an eco-friendly dream.
Shell Doubles Investment In Green Energy, Halves Carbon Footprint By 2050
Shell has announced new goals in their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint, including cutting back on one-half of emissions from their own operations by 2050.
Iowa State Engineering Team Creates World's First Solar Utility Vehicle
A solar utility vehicle has been created by Iowa State's Engineering team making it the world's first.
Renewable Energy Use In United States Reaches Major Milestone
Renewable energy continues to grow in the United States and it's reached a milestone of 5% growth.
Lyft Aims For Self-Driving Cars That Run 100% On Renewable Energy By 2025
Popular rideshare app Lyft wants to run on purely renewables by the year 2025, a bold move.
This Single Sunscreen Ingredient Could Greatly Improve Solar Panels
Zinc oxide could be the key to improving solar panels efficiency and is commonly found in suntan lotion.
Oregon Couple Creates Green Dream Home That Runs On Renewable Energy
A couple in Oregon have transformed their home into a green home that mets all net-zero standards of living.