A whopping 80% of new US electricity capacity this year came from solar and battery storage
The number is set to rise to 96% by the end of the year
Sustainability articles
YouTube channel builds solar EV with infinite range – well, almost
Trailer packed with flexible solar panels powers minimalist EV
What just happened? We've all wondered why automakers haven't quite cracked the code on solar-powered electric vehicles yet. Well, YouTuber Drew Builds Stuff decided to take a swing at that concept himself. In a recent video, he showed it's possible to drive indefinitely solely on solar energy, but also illustrated why making this a practical reality still has a long road ahead.
US police trade gas for electrons as EVs keep smoking Dodge Chargers
As criminals go electric, police struggle to keep pace
In brief: Police are facing a new reality on the roads, one their aging fleets may not be equipped to handle. Long the undisputed kings of pursuit, even the mighty Dodge Charger's 6-second sprint to 60 mph is getting dusted by the latest EVs. Thanks to the success of models like the Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, fleeing suspects now have a wicked new advantage.
A saltwater-soluble polymer shows promise as a recyclable 3D printing ink
A pinch of salt goes a long way
Hydrogen fuel cells from Bloom Energy hit 60% efficiency milestone
Proprietary solid oxide tech gives hydrogen fuel cells an edge
Hydrogen-powered VTOL aircraft completes groundbreaking 523-mile flight across California
The flight was emission-free with water as the only by-product
China's floating dual-rotor wind turbine is so sturdy it can operate during hurricanes
It can power 30,000 Chinese households annually
New light-harvesting system could revolutionize solar energy, researchers claim
Panchromatic, ultra-thin solar cells could soon become reality
What just happened? The solar energy revolution might be about to shift into an even higher gear. Researchers in Germany have developed a groundbreaking new light-harvesting system that could drive a huge leap in solar cell efficiency by absorbing light across the entire visible range.
Data waste: According to study, a significant portion of stored server data is never accessed
Unused data might contribute to unnecessary carbon emissions
This machine weaves gelatin-based clothes you can dissolve after use
Forward-looking: So, you buy a new shirt, wear it a bunch of times until you get sick of it, and then it ends up getting tossed or relegated to the back of your closet. What if instead, you could just dissolve that old shirt into a liquid and use that to make a fresh new one? Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a way to do exactly that.
Researchers create a new circuit board material that can be easily recycled
A hot potato: Printed circuit boards are ubiquitous; they are used in nearly all electronic devices and constitute a significant portion of the electronic waste accumulating in landfills. A new polymer-based material could render PCBs much more environmentally friendly and facilitate endless recycling.
Battery costs have plummeted by 90% in less than 15 years, turbocharging renewable energy shift
Predicting a sixfold increase in global energy storage capacity by 2030
This startup uses wood chips to make graphite for EV batteries
Logging waste may be key in reducing reliance on China for battery materials
Intel has a new plan to curb greenhouse gas emissions during chip manufacturing
Forward-looking: Chip making is a dirty, polluting business, with companies exploiting dangerous chemicals and producing huge amounts of CO2 to turn sand into technological wonders. Intel has published a new plan that aims to effectively tackle the environmental issue – at least when it comes to gas emissions.
Solar-powered SUV drives 620 miles through Morocco's off-road terrain without recharging
The Stella Terra charges while driving and can go almost anywhere
Google's "Green Light" AI project is improving traffic lights, cutting wait times and emissions
Working with cities, Google says they can help both drivers and the planet
Croatia is ramping up efforts to exploit its extensive geothermal resources
This superhot lake in Croatia has a 16MW potential
Fairphone 5 announced with solid specs and eight years of guaranteed support
Shipping on a first-come, first-served basis in mid-September
Sustainable Fairphone 4 set to arrive to the US, starting at $630
Custom OS avoids Google servers and favors privacy-focused apps
Seagate reduces carbon footprint with refurbished storage drives
Refurbishing and reusing drives contributes less to emissions than recycling them
Defense Department signs $65 million contract with startup that makes jet fuel from CO2
Air Force has already successfully tested and approved the sustainable aviation fuel
Intel demonstrates "Green PC" with 90 percent recyclability
Intel shows how PC companies can increase energy efficiency and use more sustainable materials
Dell's Project Luna concept showcases the future of sustainable PCs
How future PC designs and business models could continue to evolve
MycelioTronics: using fungal skin to grow biodegradable PCB board
Fungal mycelium protection could pave the way for truly biodegradable electronics