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Scientists Are Turning Nuclear Waste into Super-Efficient Batteries
These recycled diamond super-batteries have a half life of 5,730 years – which is about the length of time that human civilization has existed.
In Case of Typhoon, This Turbine Would Power Japan For 50 Years
The first prototype of its kind has been installed in Okinawa – though it's been tested with success, we'll just have to wait until an actual typhoon comes.
Engineered Bacteria Uses Sunlight to Turn CO2 Emissions into Methane
Scientists have engineered a bacterium that can take carbon dioxide from the air and turn it into fuel in a single enzymatic step.
The process...
Scientists Discover ‘Reverse Photosynthesis’ — Amazing News for the Environment
A new discovery promises to harness sunlight and air to turn plants into fuel — hundreds of times faster than current methods.
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Toxic Algae Could Power “Super Batteries” of Tomorrow
Alga blooms may have earned a bad reputation underwater, but above ground, they could rise to power in a very noble way.
Below the surface,...
Quiet Time Program Brings Radical Improvement To Schools Worldwide
There are hundreds of rowdy at-risk youth in low-income schools that face higher rates of anxiety, stress, and violence in their lives, but when...
Green Sports Alliance Reduces Waste & Toxic Chemicals in Games Worldwide
A burgeoning movement to make sports more sustainable has signed up almost 300 professional and collegiate teams committed to playing ball with the environment.
The Green...
Out of Japan’s Nuclear Disaster, New Indoor Farms Grow 100x More Food
Although his vision for indoor food cultivation dates back many decades, a Japanese botanist, Shigeharu Shimamura, used the earthquake and tsunami disaster of 2011...
Breakthrough Discovery Uses Sunlight to Create Solar Devices Themselves
Researchers at Oregon State University have found a way to make the sun a “one-stop shop” that both produces the materials for solar devices...
Solar Discovery Sets New Record
Solar engineers have developed an innovative method to dramatically improve the electrical efficiency of solar panels while also reducing the cost. The team at...
Apple to Build Largest Private Solar Array in the US
The world's most valuable company, Apple, has announced plans to build America’s largest private onsite solar array at their North Carolina data center.
Apple’s data...
FedEx Adds More Than 4,000 New, Fuel Efficient Vehicles
The world's largest express transportation company continues to bolster its fuel efficiency with a significant expansion this summer of lower polluting, energy efficient vehicles.
While...
Six Green Innovations Making Freight Rail an Environmental Favorite
Of all freight transportation options, rail is the most environmentally friendly way to move goods over land, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),...
Scientists Create First Practical Artificial Leaf, Producing Power Through Photosynthesis
Scientists announced they have achieved one of the "Holy Grails of science" by creating the world’s first practical photosynthesis device, an artificial leaf of...
3 Teams Win Automotive X Prize With Cars That Achieve 100mpg
Teams from Virginia, North Carolina and Switzerland have won the first Automotive X Prize, the $10 million competition to push the fuel-efficiency boundary with...
U.S. Carbon Emissions Dropped 7 Percent in 2009
According to a new report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, carbon emissions were slashed by a record 7% in 2009--a drop of...
Scientists Tap An Electrical Current Stemming from Plants
In an electrifying first, new research could lead to production of electricity that doesn't release carbon into the atmosphere. Stanford scientists have plugged into...
World’s First LEED Platinum Hospital Thriving in Austin
Unique among its peers, Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas is the first healthcare facility in the world to achieve a LEED Platinum...
Yanks Make Difference by Going Green for World Series
During the 2009 World Series, which kicks off on Wednesday night in New York, a Green Team will be out amongst the fans...
Environment-Friendly Universal Phone Charger Approved
The International Telecommunication Union has given its stamp of approval to a new energy-efficient universal phone charger that will be compatible with all future...