Watch: Video Discusses How Wind Turbines Work

Watch: Video Discusses How Wind Turbines Work

The working principles behind modern wind turbines are rather old, yet still efficient

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 1st, 2012
Pearl Harbor Could Soon House a Solar Farm

Pearl Harbor Could Soon House a Solar Farm

The Navy intends to install solar panels on its runway, historians go against the proposal

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 28th, 2012
Isolated Village in Rural Alaska Opts for Wind Power

Isolated Village in Rural Alaska Opts for Wind Power

Financial incentives were the main drive behind installing wind turbines

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 27th, 2012
Scottish Whiskey Can Help Safeguard the Environment

Scottish Whiskey Can Help Safeguard the Environment

Producing this alcoholic beverage can up the renewable fuels industry

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 27th, 2012
Google Buys Wind Power for Its Oklahoma Data Center

Google Buys Wind Power for Its Oklahoma Data Center

The search giant signs its first green contract with a utility

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 25th, 2012
The City of Mecca Has Plans to Build a Giant Solar Farm

The City of Mecca Has Plans to Build a Giant Solar Farm

This holly city could soon be powered by this green energy source

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 20th, 2012
Former Oil Wells Could Be Made to Serve Geothermal Power

Former Oil Wells Could Be Made to Serve Geothermal Power

Such an endeavor stands to ease the costs of harvesting this green energy source

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 19th, 2012
Donald Trump Thinks Wind Turbines Are Ugly Bird Killers

Donald Trump Thinks Wind Turbines Are Ugly Bird Killers

These green energy providers have destroyed the entrance to Palm Springs, he argues

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 18th, 2012
Dinosaurs Help Scientists Develop More Efficient Wind Turbines

Dinosaurs Help Scientists Develop More Efficient Wind Turbines

The anatomy of these animals inspires new turbine and blade designs

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 17th, 2012
New Study Assesses Offshore Wind Energy Capacity in the US

New Study Assesses Offshore Wind Energy Capacity in the US

This green power source could light up the entire American East Coast, researchers argue

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 17th, 2012
Japan Announces Plans to Entirely Quit Nuclear Power by 2030

Japan Announces Plans to Entirely Quit Nuclear Power by 2030

This energy source is to be gradually rendered obsolete in this country

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 14th, 2012
Walmart Now Argued to Be Top Solar Power Consumer

Walmart Now Argued to Be Top Solar Power Consumer

Together with other retailers, this company is praised for investing in green energy

Hand-Built Electric Car Only Costs $1000 (about €780)

Hand-Built Electric Car Only Costs $1000 (about €780)

The Palestinian man who manufactured it says he wished to fight back the fuel crisis

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 11th, 2012
Contaminated Lands in California Are to Be Used for Harvesting Renewables

Contaminated Lands in California Are to Be Used for Harvesting Renewables

New online mapping tool pins down the hot spots for green energy production

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 10th, 2012
Accordion-Shaped Solar Panels Are the New Trend

Accordion-Shaped Solar Panels Are the New Trend

These installations are argued to be significantly more efficient in harvesting sun energy

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 7th, 2012
“Climate Change Is Not a Hoax,” States Barack Obama During His Acceptance Speech

“Climate Change Is Not a Hoax,” States Barack Obama During His Acceptance Speech

Investing in renewables is crucial for the energy industry, he further argues

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 6th, 2012
Leader of US’ Largest Power Company Supports Obama’s Energy Policies

Leader of US’ Largest Power Company Supports Obama’s Energy Policies

The President is pursuing renewables, argues Duke Energy’s CEO

 
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