Wind Power from New Heights: An Airbone Turbine
Kite surfers inspired the Makani Airborne Wind Turbine, a rigid wing with the same design as a kite. It flies at altitudes up to almost 3,000 feet, tracing the same patterns as traditional wind turbines, and using propellers to generate electricity. The power is sent to the grid through a tether to the ground.
Energy Innovations Across The Globe - 01.08.2012
Energy solutions could change the way we live - from one city's bold smart grid experiment, to radical home-building redesigns, and cutting-edge technology that could surround us in solar power no matter where we live.
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Jose Andres, Celebrity Chef on Clean Cookstoves
Jose Andres is not only a celebrity chef with top restaurants in Los Angeles and Washington, but also Culinary Ambassador for the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves.
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The Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves
The Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves wants to put 100-million cleaner-burning cooking devices into the hands of people still using firewood as a cooking fuel.
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106 U.S. Coal Plant Retirements Since 2010
Last Wednesday was a big milestone for people who care about public health and a livable climate. Two utilities announced the planned closure of nine coal plants.
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World’s Oldest Nuclear Power Plant Shuts Down Today
Today, in the UK, the world's oldest nuclear power plant shut down.
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Shocker! California Tops US Renewables List
The U.S. led the world in clean energy investment in 2011, but China retained the top spot in the latest Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index from Ernst & Young.
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Morning News Roundup – February 29, 2012
Today's morning news roundup - all the energy and climate coverage you need to read.
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Shale Oil - The Rush for Black Gold
Drilling innovations are unlocking vast U.S. oil reserves. But is the new drilling also forcing a choice between oil and water in Texas?
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