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Fracking Fan Ernest Moniz Confirmed As U.S. Energy Secretary

Ernest Moniz

The new DOE secretary's past love affair with coal and natural gas doesn't bode well for America's energy future. Read more →

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Infiniti Aims For High End Hybrid Sports Car

Infiniti Emerg-E - image via Infiniti

Infiniti plans to unveil a halo sports car in the next three years, using hybrid technology explored by two concepts. Read more →

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Massive SoCal Wind Turbine Blade Breaks Off

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A 173-foot-long blade breaks off a Siemens wind turbine at a Southern California wind farm, leading the company to curtail operations worldwide. Read more →

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Saudi Arabia Turns To U.S. For Help With Solar Power

Mike Dooraghi works with engineers from K.A.CARE to install a rotating shadowband radiometer at the Al-Uyaynah Research Station near Riyadh. (image credit: Steve Wilcox/NREL)

Saudi Arabia is working with the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory for training and expertise in measuring its solar resource. Read more →

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Pritzker Winner Ito’s Sustainable Dome Still Shines

One of many seating configurations in the dome, supported by 25,000 pieces of sustainably sourced wood. Image by Mikio Kamaya via Toyo Ito & Associates.

Pritzker Prize-winner Toyo Ito's Odate Dome in Japan, made with sustainably harvested wooden support beams and translucent Teflon, has performed well in many monsoon storms. Read more →

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VRZ: The Custom Track Bike You Can (Almost) 3D Print

VRZ 2 Ralf Holleis

This super-light, fixed-gear bike can be customized for an individual rider in a very small period of time. Read more →

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Solar Impulse Bathroom Mystery Solved

solar impulse bottle

The flights stretch on for 18 hours or more. So what does the Solar Impulse pilot do when he has to, you know, go? Read more →

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Tesla Model S Wows Them Over At Consumer Reports

Tesla Model S

Consumer Reports gives the Tesla Model S a score of 99 out of 100, making it one of the lightest rated cars ever reviewed by the consumer group. Read more →

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Rich, Educated, Middle-Aged Men Main Buyers Of Electric Cars

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The typical early-adopter of an electric vehicle is likely to be a man, probably middle-aged, living in or near a big city, according to a recent study. Read more →

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Pleygo Launches Online Sharing Service For LEGO Toys

Pleygo LEGO Rental Service 1

Collaborative consumption has generated a greener way of enjoying one of our favorite toys. Read more →

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