NASA — New Solar Electric Ion Propulsion Engine Image Released
May 31st, 2013 | by James Ayre
Editor’s note: NASA + solar… big geek win! And holy cow, Batman — look at that wicked NASA image! Try
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World’s Largest Solar Sail Headed To Space Next Year
February 13th, 2013 | by James Ayre
Solar sail technology is continuing to rapidly move towards its potentially game-changing role in the future of space flight. NASA
Boeing SUGAR Volt: Electric Airplane
December 17th, 2012 | by Joshua S Hill
NASA asked 2 Boeing-led teams to examine what airplanes are going to look like in 3 generations beyond the
Battery & Other Energy Storage Boosted by US Government
October 17th, 2012 | by Joshua S Hill
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has just published the findings of report that found 39 separate battery and
What Are Greenhouse Gas Emissions? How Much Does the US Emit?
June 26th, 2012 | by U.S. Energy Information Administration
Greenhouse gases trap heat from the sun and warm the planet’s surface. Of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, the majority
Clean Transportation News
April 22nd, 2012 | by Zachary Shahan
Aside from our 15 or so clean transportation stories from the past week, here are a few more from
Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Are a Proven Alternative to Batteries
March 30th, 2012 | by Glenn Meyers
For those interested in alternative fuels that are renewable, Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs) are worth investigation. These alternative energy devices – invented at the Caltech/NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory with the University of Southern California (USC) - can be used to power a wide range of portable and mobile electronics
White Roofs Cool the Heck out of NYC Apartments
March 12th, 2012 | by Zachary Shahan
The last time I wrote on white roofs, the finding was that they could actually cause a net cooling.
Report Details Federal Action to Address Climate Change Risks, Impact
March 2nd, 2012 | by Silvio Marcacci
While the need and best way to reduce carbon emissions is still (obtusely) being debated in Congress, the federal government has begun a widespread effort to detail and respond to the long-term risks posed to the U.S. by climate change.
Attractive Options for Modular Energy Architecture: the Bloom Energy Server
February 28th, 2012 | by Glenn Meyers
Hardly more than two years ago in Sunnyvale, CA, Bloom Energy Corporation, founded in 2001, announced its commitment to changing the way people generate and consume energy. To accomplish this, it offered the Bloom Energy Server, a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology reputed to offer “a cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable alternative to both today’s electric grid as well as traditional renewable energy sources.”
Top Climate Scientist on Need for Clean Energy Action
January 30th, 2012 | by Zachary Shahan
Check out this great post from one of the world’s leading climate scientists, Dr. James Hansen of NASA, on the
Coffee-Processing Plant to Produce Energy Too
January 3rd, 2012 | by Zachary Shahan
We’ve written about coffee-roaster technology being used in new renewable energy applications, we’ve written about a record-breaking car that
How Do Solar Panels, Solar Cells and Solar Energy Work?
September 30th, 2011 | by Glenn Meyers
With all the news about solar power lately, I thought it would be useful to go back to how PV solar panels work
Google & NASA Start “Green Flight Challenge” (+ 16 Other Cleantech Stories of the Week)
August 5th, 2011 | by Zachary Shahan
Google, NASA, and the Comparative Aircraft Flight Efficiency Foundation (CAFE) are teaming up in an effort to make flying a little bit (or a lot) greener. They are hosting the "Green Flight Challenge," a clean air transportation competition
The Future of Flight
July 29th, 2011 | by Silvio Marcacci
By all accounts, aviation is the most carbon-intensive form of transportation we use. But when you've got a million-pound aircraft, slipping the surly bonds of Earth isn't an easy task . Engineers are constantly working to make aircraft more fuel efficient and more environmentally friendly, and several new technological innovations may finally make the future of flight a sustainable one
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