- Everything
- Posts
Can We Solve the Global Water Shortage By Melting Icebergs?
The craziest (and maybe best) idea you'll ever hear for solving the world's drinking water shortage.
Read & DiscussEnvironmental Protection? There's An App for That
Calling all developers: the EPA wants you to build apps with its vast amounts of data.
Read & DiscussVideo: What the Link Between Climate Change and Joplin Tornadoes Doesn't Look Like
Think climate change is a hoax? Fine. But first watch this video catalog of all the recent "record-breaking" weather events.
Read & DiscussMaking "Virtual Worlds" to Get the Most of out Rooftop Solar
Geostellar sends low-flying aircraft over the landscape to create detailed 3D maps that show where solar panels would pay off.
Read & DiscussThe Four Amazing Finalists for the Buckminster Fuller Challenge
The winner of "socially responsible design's highest award" will be announced tomorrow. Here are the four awesome, world-changing finalists.
Read & DiscussNew Liquid Electric Car Batteries Are as Easy to Charge as Pumping Gas
These new liquid core batteries could make charging your electric car as simple as refueling your gas tank.
Read & DiscussInfographic: The Darker Side of the "Bridge Fuel"
Natural gas is being touted as a "bridge fuel" that can help us move on from coal. But it sure ain't perfect. Here's why.
Read & DiscussThe Military-Approved Portable Clean Energy Kit
Whatever you make of the military, it's pushing innovation in clean energy, and this new Mobile Renewable Power Station is leading the way.
Read & DiscussSlideshow: Take A Trip Down the Ganges With This Documentary Film Crew
A trip down the length of India's holy river.
Read & DiscussTwo-Mile Solar Tunnel Powers Rail Between Paris and Amsterdam
This incredible 16,000-panel solar array on top of a Paris to Amsterdam rail line powers half of the big Antwerp train station nearby.
Read & DiscussHow Can We Put a Value on Ecosystem Services?
To save the natural world, we need to translate the value of things like pollination and coral reefs into dollars and cents.
Read & DiscussSellouts: A Video of What Groupon Could Have Been
In a 2008 video, Groupon CEO Andrew Mason describes his hopes for The Point, his idealistic collective action platform. Then he got into coupons.
Read & DiscussIn the United States, Polluting Is Really Cheap
Activities that cause costly harm to our ecosystems and hurt public health enjoy a scandalously low tax rate.
Read & DiscussSlideshow: Ten Places to See Before They Disappear
From Andalusia to Olympia, here are ten gorgeous places we might not have for much longer.
Read & DiscussWhat the Arab Spring Could Mean for Solar in the Sahara
Will the unrest in the Arab world put massive solar projects like Desertec on hold or actually usher in a new era of clean energy?
Read & DiscussHangzhou's Massive Bike-Share System Dwarfs All Others
China has, in a few short years, built a 50,000-bike system for a city of nearly 7 million people.
Read & DiscussWhich States Are Most Vulnerable to Rising Gas Prices?
As prices continue to rise, some states will have a harder time adjusting than others.
Read & DiscussWhether People Believe in Climate Change Depends on the Current Temperature
The general public and the media alike still have a heck of a time distinguishing weather from climate.
Read & DiscussAs Gas Prices Hit a Record High This Weekend, How to Keep Fuel Costs Down
You're not the only one feeling pain at the pump this weekend. But the best way to keep fuel costs down isn't drilling.
Read & DiscussYet Another Reason Sprawl Sucks: Long Commutes Cause Divorce
Sprawl development isn't just bad for the environment, but also for relationships.
Read & Discuss