Green Technology

Sustainable, solar-powered 15-minute city: Scientists envision neighborhood clusters sharing energy and resources
The rapid urbanization of the past century has made the car-centric North American city the... Read more
This widely used chart makes the clean energy switch seem much harder than it actually is
If you follow news about climate change, you've probably seen the term "primary energy."... Read more
Climate risks deepen energy hardships as changing lives reshape transition to renewables, new report finds
Climate events including floods and heat waves are likely to compound energy hardship for many... Read more
Biofuels standards put farm, oil state members on opposite sides
The perennial battle over EPA's biofuels mandates is coming to a head soon as the... Read more
Improving reliable power supply to remote communities
Remote First Nations communities in Australia experience ongoing energy insecurity due to geographic isolation, reliance... Read more
Europe's hidden power: Turning waste heat into profit
Europe's industry and energy sector account for 40% of Europe's total water consumption and nearly... Read more
Ultrasonic device dramatically speeds harvesting of water from the air
Feeling thirsty? Why not tap into the air? Even in desert conditions, there exists some... Read more
Europe tackles e-waste with eco-friendly innovation that helps reuse and repair
Researchers are developing reusable and environmentally friendly electronics for the health care, consumer and manufacturing... Read more
Urban infrastructure renewal: Engineers develop sustainable technique for even backfill distribution in aging city sites
Many developed nations are facing the simultaneous aging of infrastructure built during periods of rapid... Read more
Two-step flash Joule heating method recovers lithium‑ion battery materials quickly and cleanly
A research team at Rice University led by James Tour has developed a two-step flash... Read more
New technology extracts CO₂ from the atmosphere
It is set to be a game-changer for CO2 capture: A newly developed pilot plant,... Read more
Plasma-based method creates efficient, low-cost catalysts for metal–air batteries
Due to the intense global impact of fossil fuel overuse on air quality and climate,... Read more
Turbocharging hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has upgraded its hydrogen-powered heavy-duty internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) with a... Read more
Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier, so why isn't it replacing fossil fuels faster?
You might not know it from the headlines, but there is some good news about... Read more
COP30: Zambia's forest communities need finance for solar power so they don't have to cut down trees to pay for it
Across rural Zambia, small solar home systems and lanterns have transformed daily life. Between 2018... Read more