77 Mass Ave Building with CO2 A new construction material grows by absorbing greenhouse gases. by David L. Chandler 2018-12-19T00:00:00-05:00
Climate Change We’re about to kill a massive, accidental experiment in reducing global warming A forthcoming UN regulation will slash shipping industry pollution but may also speed up climate change. by James Temple 2018-01-22T11:59:00-05:00
Climate Change A Material That Throws Heat into Space Could Soon Reinvent Air-Conditioning A radiative cooling technology could help cut energy consumption in new buildings by nearly 70 percent—and significantly shave demand in existing structures, too. by James Temple 2017-09-12T00:00:00-04:00
Climate Change Hydroelectric Power Isn’t as Green as We Thought Dam it. (Actually, on second thought, maybe don’t.) by Jamie Condliffe 2016-09-29T10:10:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy India, Solar Technology, and the Monkey Problem As the government embarks on an ambitious renewables program, researchers seek technology solutions suited to India’s unique conditions. by Richard Martin 2015-08-07T00:00:00-04:00
Sustainable Energy Scientists Suggest Testing Climate Engineering A report from the National Academy of Sciences says inaction on greenhouse-gas emissions makes resorting to geoengineering more likely. by Kevin Bullis 2015-02-10T11:00:00-05:00
Sustainable Energy A Coal Plant That Buries Its Greenhouse Gases The first commercial power plant to use carbon capture and sequestration shows the potential of a crucial technology. by Peter Fairley 2014-12-10T16:45:00-05:00
News Water-Repellent Coating Could Make Power Plants Greener A startup has created a water-repellent coating that could significantly increase power plants’ efficiency. by Rachel Becker 2014-11-24T00:00:00-05:00
Sustainable Energy Climate Panel Issues Dire Report as Renewables Make Little Impact Latest synthesis report from U.N. panel says we’ve already emitted half the permissible greenhouse gases if we wish to avoid the worst. by David Talbot 2014-11-03T18:05:00-05:00
Sustainable Energy A Cleaner, Cheaper Way to Make Metals A startup called Infinium promises to reduce a troubling source of carbon emissions. by Kevin Bullis 2014-06-04T00:00:00-04:00
