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John Platt
22 Years Until Clean Energy?
How long will it take us to get to a truly clean-energy economy? Five years? Ten? Twenty-two? That number might seem arbitrary, but many organizations and scientists see the year 2030 as a reasonable and do-able goal to achieve total clean, renewable energy. Quite a few of those scientists are gathered in Atlanta today for [...]
A Rock to Absorb Greenhouse Gases?
What’s the best way to get rid of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? Two scientists from Columbia University say a rock may be the solution we’re looking for.
Scientist Invents Truly Green Battery – Chlorophyll Green, That Is
The problem with batteries is that they often contain toxic chemicals that can leach out into the environment. But what if the chemicals were completely natural?
These Boots Were Made for Walkin’ (and Generatin’ Power)
Motion is energy. Capturing that energy is easy if you’re talking about huge turbines. But what about tiny motions, like a footstep? A number of new projects aim to use the energy of human activity and translate it into ways to power the portable devices we so love. The photo above is an obviously early [...]
CFLs Were Just the Beginning…
You’re probably already replaced most of your home lighting with energy-efficient CFL bulbs. If so, great. CFLs last longer, use less energy, and help save you money. But they’re also what you might call a transitional technology. While they are a heck of a lot better than traditional lightbulbs, CFLs pale in comparison with what [...]
