Wind Industry Fights For Tax Credit Before Its Expiration Date

wind power

National Geographic Society reports on the wind industry is fighting to save its tax credit before the year end expiration date. Read more →

Iceland’s Renewable Energy Drive Is Full-Steam Ahead

Architectural feature of the Svartsengi geothermal power plant, Iceland (image via Paul Gipe/National Geographic Society)

National Geographic Society takes a look at how the island nation of Iceland today generates 100 percent of its electricity with renewables. Read more →

How To Compare The Cost Of Electric And Gas Cars

2012 chevy volt

National Geographic Society looks into what it takes to compare the costs of electric cars versus those powered by gas. Read more →

Caribbean Island Aims For 100 Percent Clean Energy

Bonaire

National Geographic Society reports on the Caribbean island of Bonaire's plan for 100 percent sustainable energy generation by the end of the following decade. Read more →

Better Fuel Efficiency, But More Cars Than Ever

2013 Chevrolet Volt

National Geographic Society reports on how, even as fuel efficiency in cars improves, the sheer number of vehicles on the road may overwhelm whatever gains the world achieves in fuel economy. Read more →

Wind, Sun, Water: Getting Past The Geography Of Renewables

wind and solar

National Geographic and Public Agenda report on how certain types of renewable power are better suited for certain regions of the country. Read more →

NFL Season Opener Under the Solar-Powered Lights

Solar Stadium

National Geographic Society reports on how renewable energy is making its way into the power generation process at certain NFL stadiums. Read more →

The Romney-Ryan Energy Plan By The Numbers

Romney energy plan

National Geographic Society breaks down the Romney-Ryan team's energy plan, noting that its big on crude, short on green and a little nasty. Read more →

Building Smarter Cities: A Crucial Challenge

Smart city

National Geographic Society checks out a recent conference where big ideas around making cities more energy-efficient and sustainable were discussed. Read more →

World’s Largest Wind Turbines: Is Bigger Always Better?

Wind Turbines and Tulips

National Geographic Society takes a look at the question of whether building bigger and bigger wind turbines is always the best option. Read more →