Climate Change Wide-scale US wind power could cause significant warming A Harvard study raises questions about just how much wind should be part of a climate solution. by James Temple 2018-10-04T11:00:00-04:00
Climate Change How California could affordably reach 100 percent clean electricity Depending on solar and wind without nuclear, carbon capture, or other “firm low-carbon resources” would be extremely expensive, MIT researchers find. by James Temple 2018-09-06T11:00:00-04:00
Climate Change California is throttling back record levels of solar—and that’s bad news for climate goals Without big changes, the oversupply of renewables will stall efforts to overhaul the power sector. by James Temple 2018-05-24T10:18:00-04:00
Climate Change California’s rooftop solar rule is a pricey path to emissions reductions A solar panel on every house might sound good, but it isn’t smart climate policy. by James Temple 2018-05-09T13:24:00-04:00
Innovator Katherine Taylor Her simple water pump could transform the lives of millions of farmers in India. 2017-08-16T07:00:00-04:00
77 Mass Ave Wringing Water from Dry Air Simple solar-powered system harvests moisture in arid conditions. by David L. Chandler 2017-06-27T07:00:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy Here Is One Powerful Way the U.S. Could Boost Solar Adoption A new report suggests that playing nice with China could be the key to success. by Jamie Condliffe 2017-03-22T11:45:00-04:00
Smart Cities A Roomba for Your Garden The inventor of the bestselling vacuum cleaner robot has created a bot that cuts weeds. by Elizabeth Woyke 2016-11-15T00:00:00-05:00
Sustainable Energy Trump’s Impact on Clean-Energy Businesses Wind and solar power will probably continue to grow during the next few years, though longer-terms prospects are cloudy. by Peter Fairley 2016-11-14T15:10:00-05:00
Sustainable Energy In China and Germany, Renewables Are Outgrowing Their Grids Wind and solar installations are being built apace, but the infrastructure is holding them back. by Jamie Condliffe 2016-10-13T13:10:00-04:00