300 Million Home Sales Prove It: Wind Turbines Don’t Kill Property Values After All
Yet another study pulls the rug out from under the “property values” argument against wind turbines and utility-scale wind farms.
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U.S. Department of Energy Geothermal Competitions Heat Up: New Lithium Extraction Prize & Teams Advance…
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced the launch of the American-Made Geothermal Lithium Extraction Prize. The prize was launched during today’s NextGen Geo, a live virtual event uniting geothermal industry professionals, geosciences students, and clean energy entrepreneurs for a series of panel discussions on hot topics related to geothermal and renewable … [continued]
An Influx Of New Tech Is Changing How We See & Act On Pollution
While there is exciting progress and promise as air sensors become cheaper and more available, a diverse coalition of industry, activists, policymakers and researchers is critical to ensuring that the data is reliable, accessible and most of all, actionable.
Berkeley Researchers Map Out Renewable Energy Future For Africa
Researchers from the University of California Berkeley have mapped out what they believe to be a viable strategy for Africa to steadily increase its development of renewable energy sources like wind and solar, while simultaneously reducing the continent’s reliance on fossil fuels and lowering power plant construction costs.
Despite Trump Bluster, US-China Climate Change Center Nails $5 Million Grant
A new climate change collaboration between the US and China will continue to grow, thanks to a couple of multi-billionaires who care.
Is The Future Of The Olympic Games In Jeopardy Due To Climate Change?
The future of the Summer Olympic Games may be in jeopardy, according to a new study, due to the rising temperature and humidity stemming from climate change. The health concerns surrounding attending Olympic athletes has been the subject of much scrutiny and commentary for both the Beijing and the Rio … [continued]
“Solar Spring Break” Connects Students With Clean Power In Underserved Communities
In the 2016 “Solar Spring Break,” over 100 students from 10 US colleges will be taking on the task of installing rooftop solar for low-income families, and learning as they work. The program runs through March 25. Students will connect with clean energy at Solar Spring Break — an alternative spring break … [continued]
Graphene-Skinned Robots Will Man The Industrial Revolution Of The Future
A new graphene driven industrial revolution is about to dawn according to researchers at the University of Exeter, thanks partly to graphene skinned robots.
Personalized Office Comfort System Could Save 30% In Building Energy Costs
At the Center for the Built Environment (CBE), researchers at the University of California, Berkeley (often called UC Berkeley) have developed a Personal Comfort System (PCS) designed to cool and heat the parts of the body which are most “thermally sensitive.” This was done with the assistance of a $1.6 … [continued]
Climate Change Will Exacerbate Violence Around The World, Research Finds
Climate change will exacerbate violence around the world, increasing levels of both personal violence and social upheaval, according to new research from Princeton University and the University of California–Berkeley. Throughout history, even slight spikes in temperature and precipitation have led to greatly increased levels of war, violence, and migration. Projected … [continued]
