DOE Releases New Reports Highlighting Record Growth & Declining Costs of Wind Power
2020 sees record for land-based wind generation, 24% increase in pipeline of offshore wind energy — laying the foundation for rapid growth in years to come.
What Does Climate Action Have To Do With Budget Reconciliation? In 2021, Everything.
Originally published by Union of Concerned Scientists, The Equation. By Jonna Hamilton, Director of Policy in the Clean Transportation Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). As has been true for several years now, Congress is not passing much legislation through so-called “regular order,” which requires 60 votes to move … [continued]
A Crappy CleanTech Topic: Designing The Toilet Of The Future (Part 3)
In parts one and two, I explored the problems with our current toilets (and the systems that support them), and looked at off-grid toilet designs for better ideas. Ultimately, the composting toilet is the best available option because it’s the lowest impact in just about every way. That having been … [continued]
A Crappy CleanTech Topic: Designing The Toilet Of The Future (Part 2)
In part 1, I took a quick look at the challenges of designing the toilet of the future, and show that there are serious problems with what we currently do. So far, I’ve only focused on what happens when sewer systems malfunction, but we still need to look at the … [continued]
A Crappy CleanTech Topic: Designing The Toilet Of The Future (Part 1)
People who fantasize about traveling back in time to the ancient past often forget that modern rolled toilet paper was invented in 1895, and other paper wasn’t widely used in the west for long before that. Prior to the 1850s, things like corn cobs were commonly used. Ancient China had … [continued]
Indigo Technologies Promises Lightweight, Highly Efficient Electric Cars
Indigo Technologies promises efficient electric cars that will be perfect for last mile deliveries and ride-hailing chores.
New Magnesium EV Batteries For The Zero Emission Ride Of The Future
Lithium-ion holds the throne, but EV batteries could be poised for a magnesium makeover that leaves Li-ion behind in the dust.
Keep Fuel Dollars Local By Switching To EVs
Using the example of the southeastern US, a new analysis outlines how electrifying transportation regionally could result in $47 billion in transportation fuel spending retained annually.
Why Mazda’s MX-30 Only Has A 100-Mile EPA Range (There’s Actually A Good Reason Behind…
There’s a lot to like about Mazda’s foray into electric vehicles, but you have to take a step back and not just go with the gut reaction most of us have to the fact that its first EV will have only a 100-mile range. Yeah, I felt that same reaction … [continued]
How To Save $40,000 Over Next 10 Years By Selling Your Car Now!
First, I want to say that this won’t work for everyone, but I hope thousands of you will be able to take the ideas in this article and sell a car or truck now, while the used car market is white hot in the US. Some of these ideas will … [continued]
