Energy
Can Green Hydrogen Help Power Latin America?
In anticipation of future demand, several projects are underway in the region to produce this clean energy source
Farmers May Not Have to Choose Between Crops and Solar Panels
With a new photovoltaic panel, researchers harness sunshine to harvest energy and food together, taking advantage of the full light spectrum
The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2022
From Omicron’s spread to a revelation made using ancient DNA, these were the biggest moments of the past year
'Warm Banks' at U.K. Libraries Invite Locals to Get Cozy
To help with rising energy bills, they're providing everything from warm drinks to winter coats
Fusion Breakthrough Raises Hopes for Clean Energy
This process that powers stars is still decades away from widespread use on Earth
The Largest-Ever Dam Demolition Will Restore Salmon Habitat
Four aging dams are slated to be removed from the Klamath River beginning as soon as next year
Wander Through a 2,200-Foot-Long Tunnel Beneath Niagara Falls
The tunnel, which opened to visitors this summer, was once a vital part of a hydroelectric power plant on the Canadian side of the iconic cascades
Renewable Energy Is Slowing the Rise of Carbon Emissions
Still, greenhouse gas production should be falling drastically to prevent the worst effects of climate change
Bitcoin Could Rival Beef or Crude Oil in Environmental Impact
Carbon emissions from mining one coin increased 126-fold from 2016 to 2021, a new study finds
Burst Pipelines in Baltic Sea May Be the Largest Methane Leak Ever
Some officials believe the cause was deliberate
To Save Energy, the Eiffel Tower Dims Its Lights Early
The iconic landmark will go dark at 11:45 p.m. to help the city's conservation efforts
Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Trains Are Now Running in Germany
They're expected to keep some 4,000 tons of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere each year
Hawaii Closes Its Last Coal-Fired Power Plant
The state plans to use 100 percent renewable energy by 2045
Other States May Follow California’s Lead in Banning Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
Washington, Massachusetts, Virginia and others appear likely to adopt the Golden State's ambitious plan for phasing out internal combustion engines
It's Time for the Fashion Industry to Launch a Farm-to-Closet Movement
For fiber and textile producers, the path to growing sustainable cotton, hemp and flax is complicated
Chewing Uses More Energy Than You'd Think
And it may have influenced the way our jaws and teeth evolved
What the Inflation Reduction Act Hopes to Do About Climate Change
The spending bill aims to spur investment in renewable energy and slash greenhouse gas emissions
This 17-Year-Old Designed a Motor That Could Potentially Transform the Electric Car Industry
Robert Sansone's research could pave the way for the sustainable manufacturing of electric vehicles that do not require rare-earth magnets
Scientists Create a More Sustainable LED From Fish Scales
Researchers microwaved fish waste to produce a unique nanoform of carbon that could be used for LED devices in the future
Spain Restricts Use of Air Conditioning in Public Places
The move comes as the European Union tries to limit its dependency on Russian oil and gas