Joules Before Swine
Family pig farms used to be as much a part of the old South as homemade sausage and…
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Emission-Free Energy: Straight From Nature’s Oven
Geothermal energy, dubbed by some as a 'sleeping giant' or renewable power in the United States, appears as one of the most attractive climate-friendly options available.
Harnessing the Power of the Oceans
A new generation of machines, some based on nature's own designs, is mobilizing to draw cheap and carbon-free renewable energy from the seas.
Making Hay From Woody Waste
Biomass, for those areas with a reliable supply of woody waste, could be a dream source of renewable energy and the ideal enemy of carbon release. If only someone would try it ...
Tapping Solar for Places Where the Sun Don’t Shine
We've got deserts with no people and people with no power. So, like an electrical Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, we've got thinkers with an idea ...
From Petri Dish to Gas Pump
Some commercial adventurers are considering topping off their tank with pond scum, an approach that gains currency as other biofuels lose some luster.
Small Wind, Big Business
The 2007 Farm Bill suggests tax credits as one way to offset the cost — as great as the environmental benefits — of small wind projects.
Going With the Wind
The United States remains on the low end of countries using energy powered by wind. Experts point to tax credits as a factor in efforts to establish wind as an energy source.