- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 16th, 2014
US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Found to Have Dropped by 3.4% in 2012
The switch from coal to natural gas had a huge say in the matter, EPA says
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 15th, 2014
Futuristic EV Is Also a Plane or a Helicopter, Depending on Circumstances
The folks behind this project hope to roll out the first Skylys flying car in 2018
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 10th, 2014
Genetically Engineered Trees for Biofuel Are a Bad Idea, Scientists Argue
Greenheads back up these complaints, condemn the researchers who created these trees
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 10th, 2014
Solar Farms Can Double as Crop Gardens, Researchers Say
These crops could help support the biofuel industry, new study argues
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 8th, 2014
US Navy Demos Fuel-from-Seawater Technology
The end goal is to figure out a way to mass produce fuel from seawater
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 8th, 2014
Old Bathtubs and Toilets Can Be Turned Into Eco-Friendly Cement
Scientists say this innovative cement might even be stronger than conventional one
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 5th, 2014
Biomass Electricity Argued to Be Dirtier than Coal Power
New study says burning biomass for energy is way worse than burning coal
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 4th, 2014
Genetically Engineered Trees Are Easier to Turn into Paper, Biofuel
Researchers say the breakthrough will yield major environmental benefits
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 2nd, 2014
Using More Wood in Constructions Can Cut Carbon Emissions, Study Says
There is only one catch: the wood used in constructions must come from sustainable sources
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 1st, 2014
The Coal Power Industry Should Be Humanely Put to Sleep, Study Argues
Specialists say economic losses are in order if this does not happen soon
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 1st, 2014
Wearing Jeans and Hoodies to Work Can Help Fight Climate Change
It's all about using less energy to ensure comfortable room temperatures, researchers say
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 28th, 2014
Edible Water Bottle Created by London-Based Design Students
The innovative water containers are set to hit the market later this year
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 28th, 2014
As the Planet Warms, Methane Emissions Will Soar
Researchers warn that methane is a potent greenhouse gas, will fuel global warming
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 27th, 2014
Honda Cuts Ribbon on Smart Home US in California
The home produces more green energy on-site than it annually consumes
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 22nd, 2014
Concept Skyscraper Feeds on Air Pollution, Uses It to Grow
The building would suck carbon dioxide from the air, rely on it to self-propagate
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 19th, 2014
Water-Free Production of Biofuels Is Attainable, Scientists Say
New method to obtain biofuels expected to yield major economic and environmental benefits
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 18th, 2014
Sunlight and High-Tech Materials Can Help Purify Water, Scientists Say
This technology could especially come in handy in rural areas and in developing countries