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From fat to fuel: Genetically modified bacteria could convert waste into energy
Mon, Mar 25, 2013 5:17 PM by John Platt
Modified E. coli would convert plant waste into fatty acids, and then into fuel.
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Cities go dark for Earth Hour [Photos]
Mon, Mar 25, 2013 12:48 PM by Catie Leary
Iconic landmarks and skylines all across the globe were plunged into darkness on Saturday for Earth Hour, an annual event that asks participants to switch off lights and bust out the candles for one hour to raise awareness of climate change issues.
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BETTER WAYS TO MAKE AND USE ELECTRICITY

How to turn an old TV into a solar death ray
Wed, Mar 20, 2013 3:27 PM by Shea Gunther
Grant Thompson likes to take things apart to see how they work. Watch how he turned an old rear-projection television into a solar death ray powerful enough to burn concrete.
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8 vacation spots powered by renewable energy
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 12:32 PM by Josh Lew
Going on a trip? Your concern for the planet doesn't have to take a vacation when you do.
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New technique dusts off solar cells, increases efficacy

Mon, Mar 18, 2013 3:25 PM by Douglas Main, TechNewsDaily

Creating an electric field through an electrode to charge dust particles and then magnetically repelling them could improve solar cells' efficiency.
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Obama pitches plan to wean cars off gasoline
Fri, Mar 15, 2013 3:50 PM by Russell McLendon
The $2 billion 'Energy Security Trust,' funded by U.S. oil and gas royalties, would fund research into cleaner fuels for cars, trucks and other vehicles.
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Can Scotland lead the way on offshore wind power?
Wed, Mar 13, 2013 4:26 PM by Shea Gunther
Scotland is hoping to leverage its extensive experience in North Sea oil and gas drilling to become the leader in the offshore wind industry. Here's why they stand a pretty good chance of succeeding.
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Saudi Arabia announces bold plan to become clean energy leader
Wed, Mar 13, 2013 2:47 PM by Karl Burkart
Saudi Arabia aims to produce 54 gigawatts of clean energy by 2032, more than half of today's global solar production.
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Why solar companies can't compete with cheap Chinese panels

Tue, Mar 12, 2013 2:52 PM by Douglas Main, LiveScience

Alternative energy manufacturers hope that new technologies, including storage for solar energy, will turn the industry around.
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Will 'the crowd' end up funding the clean energy revolution?
Mon, Mar 11, 2013 7:39 PM by Karl Burkart
An interview with Solar Mosaic founder Billy Parish on the power of crowdfunding in the clean energy revolution.
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Shell scraps Arctic drilling plans for 2013
Wed, Feb 27, 2013 5:04 PM by Russell McLendon
Plagued by a string of setbacks in recent months, the oil giant says it will 'pause' its offshore drilling program in the Arctic Ocean at least until next year.
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Has the Mafia infiltrated the renewable energy industry?
Mon, Feb 25, 2013 3:57 PM by Michael Graham Richard
Certain people are looking for the same kind of green they’ve always sought — the green of dollar bills.
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How to go solar the right way

Thu, Feb 21, 2013 1:01 PM by Linda Thomson

If you're thinking about replacing utilities with solar panels, you'll need to do some research and take some considerations into account first.
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Quetsol: Working to bring clean solar power to Guatemala's rural poor
Tue, Feb 19, 2013 4:13 PM by Shea Gunther
Social entrepreneur Juan Fermín Rodriguez needs your help to bring his innovative solar technology and business model to poor rural Guatemalan families.
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Fracking waste: Is it safe to ship by barge?
Mon, Feb 04, 2013 2:30 PM by John Platt
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a proposal to ship hydraulic fracturing wastewater on the Ohio River.
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