Denmark's ski slope (on top of a power plant) welcomes first guests
February 15, 2019, 9:08 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Copenhagen gains an unusual new landmark in the form of a multitasking waste-to-energy plant.
Turbine plan received first permits
May 18, 2009, 3:25 p.m. by Plenty Magazine
The permits allow the company to spend up to three years gathering data for a license application to pursue its proposed hydrokinetic power plant.
New solar cells reach record efficiency
May 14, 2009, 5:47 p.m. by Plenty Magazine
Solar cells that rely on photosensitive dyes to collect energy are beginning to show an energy-conversion efficiency of 10 percent in full sunlight.
Ecollywood: Carter Oosterhouse & Tichina Arnold
April 28, 2009, 5:20 p.m. by Nick Scott
Video: Get this week's eco-tips from Carter Oosterhouse & Tichina Arnold.
Political Habitat: Notes from an Earth Day realist
April 22, 2009, 5:03 a.m. by Peter Dykstra
Being eco-minded on Earth Day is like being merry on Christmas. It's to be expected. But here are seven things you can actually do to wake you from your eco-slumber.
Kiss the upfront costs of solar goodbye
April 15, 2009, 1:39 p.m. by Josh Dorfman
The Lazy Environmentalist mentions four companies that offer solar for the home without the hefty pricetag up front.
Sun rises on ancient ritual
April 7, 2009, 5:50 a.m. by Jay Michaelson
A rare Jewish sun prayer, recited once every 28 years, inspired a legendary rabbi to promote America's solar energy independence.
Ecollywood: Colbie Caillat & Christian Kane
April 2, 2009, 11:44 a.m. by Nick Scott
Video: Get green tips from Colbie Caillat & Christian Kane.
The lie of Three Mile Island
March 25, 2009, 5:48 a.m. by Peter Dykstra
30 years after its near-calamity, the American nuclear industry is still paying for its inability to tell the truth on its worst day.
Political Habitat: Hanging out the 'Now Hiring' sign
March 4, 2009, 5:30 a.m. by Peter Dykstra
Recession? What recession? Step right up as the coal industry is loading up on lobbyists.
Ecollywood: Chuck Norris and Polly Draper
March 3, 2009, 3:49 p.m. by Nick Scott
Video: Listen to Chuck Norris' green tip...or else.
Greening the economy: From ruin to revival
February 26, 2009, 5:29 a.m. by Robynne Boyd
Dean of Yale's School of Forestry suggests cutting back, not buying in to 'green chic'. An MNN interview.
Wind power 101
February 19, 2009, 6:15 p.m.
MNN gives you everything you want to know about wind energy - how it works, where it is and where it's going.
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