Energy
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
Could Water Cremation Become the New American Way of Death?
A sustainable option for what to do with our remains is trickling into popular consciousness
When Coal First Arrived, Americans Said 'No Thanks'
Back in the 19th century, coal was the nation's newfangled fuel source—and it faced the same resistance as wind and solar today
Is Seaweed the Next Big Alternative to Meat?
From kelp burgers to bacon of the sea, sustainable food entrepreneurs are innovating to charm hungry omnivores
What Will It Take for Smart Windows to Go Mainstream?
Specialized glass that keeps heat in during winter and lets it out during summer could make buildings much more efficient
Scientists Map Yellowstone’s Underground ‘Plumbing’
The new survey could be useful for everything from microbiology to thermal energy
Researchers Use Algae to Power a Computer for Months
The experiment suggests that cyanobacteria 'batteries' could run small devices
Innovation for Good
A look at the researchers, inventors and community leaders who are bringing creativity and ingenuity to today's biggest challenges
The United States Will Phase Out Incandescent Light Bulbs
Officials estimate this will cut carbon emissions by 222 million metric tons over 30 years and will save Americans $3 million per year on utility bills
Nevada Toad Receives Rare Emergency Protection
The construction of a geothermal power plant could create problems for the amphibian
Could High-Flying Kites Power Your Home?
Nearly a dozen companies are betting on computer-controlled, airborne wind energy to electrify the future
Wind Energy Company Pleads Guilty to Killing Eagles
ESI Energy Inc. must pay more than $8 million in fines and restitution after violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
This Historic Community Is Pushing the Nation Toward a Wind Power Revolution
Block Island, off the New England coast, overcame political strife to lead the way on energy independence
What Happened the Last Time the U.S. Tried to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent?
A 1974 switch to year-round DST proved unpopular, with Americans expressing "distaste" for the long, dark winter mornings
The Future of Recycling May Be in Microbes
An enzyme-based recycling technology is poised to go commercial, but questions about cost and scalability linger
California Is About to Test Its First Solar Canals
The innovative project is a win for water, energy, air and climate
Captained by A.I., This New 'Mayflower' Will Cross the Atlantic This Spring
The autonomous ship will embark on the same journey the Pilgrims took more than 400 years ago, collecting scientific data along the way
For Good or Ill, Porpoises Avoid Tidal Power Turbines
The finding is good news if it means the porpoises are staying safe, but it is bad if they are losing habitat in the process
China's Artificial Sun Just Broke a Record for Longest Sustained Nuclear Fusion
Superheated plasma reached 126 million degrees Fahrenheit for 17 minutes
Sixteen Innovators to Watch in 2022
These trailblazers are dreaming up a future with cell-cultured breastmilk, energy-saving windows and more
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