Earth Day 2013: Different Battles, Same Goal

PlanetSolar

Earth Day is 43, and while the battles have changed, we're still fighting for the same thing: survival. Read more →

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What’s So Green About 3D Printing?

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We explore just how world-changing this hobby can be, and why it's likely to help reduce future waste, rather than create more. Read more →

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Storing Renewable Energy: Key To An All-Renewables Future

Gemasolar, the first commercial-scale plant in the world to apply central tower receiver and molten salt heat storage technology. (image via Torresol Energy)

The all-renewables future will require energy storage. Here we explore both current possibilities and technologies that might one day be practical. Read more →

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USDA Wants Rural Businesses To Conserve Energy

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$20.8 million in funding is available for farmers and rural small businesses that want to implement energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy projects. Read more →

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Oregon’s 2012 Success Proves Energy Efficiency Is Effective

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Oregon has had a record-breaking year for energy efficiency...when will the rest of the country follow suit? Read more →

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Plan It Green: A SimCity For Eco-Conscious Youth

Plan It Green

Plan It Green is a new, free-to-play online city building game that hopes to train up a new generation of cleantech savvy youth. Read more →

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Can Washington D.C. Become One Of America’s Greenest Cities?

Sustainable DC

The District of Columbia recently announced the 'Sustainable DC Plan'--a 20-year road map to make "D.C. the greenest, healthiest, and most livable city in the U.S." Read more →

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Solar-Powered Classroom Project Shines On Kickstarter

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The promise of renewable energy inspires students to take their classroom off-grid. Read more →

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110,000 Green Jobs Created in 2012

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Despite a lack of funding or political support, the clean energy and transportation sectors display consistent growth across the country. Read more →

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Zayed Future Energy Prize Offers $4M For Cleantech Ideas

Zayed Future Energy Prize

If you've got a world-changing idea in renewable energy or sustainability, there's $4 million in prize monies up for grabs. Read more →

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