Biomass Electricity Argued to Be Dirtier than Coal Power

Biomass Electricity Argued to Be Dirtier than Coal Power

New study says burning biomass for energy is way worse than burning coal

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 5th, 2014
The Water Footprint of Coal Plants, as Documented by Greenpeace

The Water Footprint of Coal Plants, as Documented by Greenpeace

A coal plant uses an Olympic-sized pool worth of water every three and a half minutes

Australian Mines Will Soon Be Powered by Solar

Australian Mines Will Soon Be Powered by Solar

The end goal is to reduce the electricity cost of mining

Wind Power in the UK Sets New Generation Record

Wind Power in the UK Sets New Generation Record

Recent figures say wind power met 11% of the total electricity demand this February

1 in 5 Energy-Using Products Fails to Match Its Energy Efficiency Claims

1 in 5 Energy-Using Products Fails to Match Its Energy Efficiency Claims

Needless to say, this means that a lot of energy is lost without people even knowing

83% of Americans Are in Favor of Climate Change Action, Survey Finds

83% of Americans Are in Favor of Climate Change Action, Survey Finds

Many are willing to spend more money on energy, provided that it comes from clean sources

New Method Prevents the Recollection of Bad Memories

New Method Prevents the Recollection of Bad Memories

This approach may come in handy for treating depression

Using Unwanted CO2 to Produce Electricity Is Doable, Researchers Say

Using Unwanted CO2 to Produce Electricity Is Doable, Researchers Say

New geothermal power plant would store CO2 underground, use it to up electricity output

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 16th, 2013
Origami-Style Solar Arrays to Power Up Future Satellites and Space Stations

Origami-Style Solar Arrays to Power Up Future Satellites and Space Stations

The arrays can be easily and neatly packed for their trip to space

This Table Will Make Your Fluorescent Light Bulb Glow Unassisted

This Table Will Make Your Fluorescent Light Bulb Glow Unassisted

It's all because of an electromagnetic field that affects the mercury glass

Loofahs Can Help Turn Waste Into Power

Loofahs Can Help Turn Waste Into Power

Researchers find loofahs can be used to create microbial fuel cells

  • Sci Pry
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 30th, 2013
New Technology Produces Electricity from Highway Traffic

New Technology Produces Electricity from Highway Traffic

The weight of pedestrians can be put to good use as well

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 29th, 2013
Electricity for All by 2030, the World Bank Promises

Electricity for All by 2030, the World Bank Promises

Presently, there are still countries where just 1 in 10 people has access to electricity

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 17th, 2013
Microbes Double as Mini Power Plants, Produce Electricity from Sewage

Microbes Double as Mini Power Plants, Produce Electricity from Sewage

These so-called wired microbes generate electricity by digesting plant and animal waste

Watch: Wearing a Suit of Armor Is the Best Defense Against Lightning

Watch: Wearing a Suit of Armor Is the Best Defense Against Lightning

The suit channels the current into the ground, keeps the person inside it safe

Get This, and You'll Get a Shock Every Time You Visit Facebook

Get This, and You'll Get a Shock Every Time You Visit Facebook

This'll help you break out of your addiction, no problem

Dutch Scientists Want to Turn Greenhouse Gas Emissions into an Energy Source

Dutch Scientists Want to Turn Greenhouse Gas Emissions into an Energy Source

The researchers claim waste carbon dioxide could generate 1,570 billion kilowatts yearly

 
Want more? Browse: