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Faux-tosynthesis: The Artificial Leaf that Could Power Your Home
A "Holy Grail" of solar research has reportedly been achieved: MIT scientists have created a fake "leaf" that mimics photosynthesis.
Environment
We Shouldn't Care That a Couple of Rich Suburbanites Don't Like Solar Panels on Their Street
The New York Times created a buzz by creating a controversy about a popular solar program in New Jersey. Ignore it.
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Should Scientists Seed the Sky With Chemicals?
Researchers are increasingly envisioning a future in which geoengineering is a part of responding to climate change.
Environment
Google's Newest Clean Energy Project: Solar Leasing
Google backs you up on everything else in life; why not let them help you save a little on your electricity bill as well?
Technology
Cheap Ways to Get Solar Panels for Your House
Solar panels are a good investment, but the start-up costs can be prohibitive. Here are some ways to get your solar panels for free.
Environment
Video: MIT Researcher Explains New "Third Way" Solar Innovation
We all know photovoltaics and solar thermal. Now MIT researchers have made a breakthrough in a new form of solar power.
Environment
Solar Mosaic: Bring Solar to Your Community for Just $100
The new Solar Mosaic program in Oakland lets residents buy $100 shares of solar panel installations on the roofs of local schools and nonprofits.
Environment
1366 Technologies Will Help Solar Reach "Grid Parity"
This cool, if wonky, chart from 1366 Technologies shows just how close solar energy is to the current electric grid costs.
Environment
Making "Virtual Worlds" to Get the Most of out Rooftop Solar
Geostellar sends low-flying aircraft over the landscape to create detailed 3D maps that show where solar panels would pay off.
Environment
Video: Spain's Stunning Solar Towers
Watch this video to see the future of large-scale, carbon-free electricity production.
Environment
Mapping New York's Solar Potential with Lasers!
After flying a plane equipped with lasers over the city, NYC created a map showing how much solar energy every single rooftop could be generating.
Environment
The World's Largest Concentrated Solar Plant Is Coming to California
Plants like this one can replace coal. The planet might survive after all.
Environment
Kenyan Hero Replaces Dirty Indoor Lamps With Solar LEDs
Evans Wadango invented a solar LED lantern and is giving away thousands to rural families throughout his native Kenya. Not bad for a 23-year old.
Technology
Saving Energy: Does Solar Make Sense for You?
From The GOOD Guide to Saving Energy
Environment
Video: Watch CAKE Install Solar Panels on Their Recording Studio
CAKE, the band, records albums with electricity coming from nothing but the sun's rays.
Environment
Science Begins to Prepare for Climate Change's Freak Weather
Climate change will bring more droughts, heat waves, and floods. But we're starting to prepare for them.
Environment
Solar Decathalon Kicked Off the National Mall, Will Be Watched Over By MLK and FDR
Check out the cool solar-powered designs that'll grace DC's National Parks this September.
Environment
What the Arab Spring Could Mean for Solar in the Sahara
Will the unrest in the Arab world put massive solar projects like Desertec on hold or actually usher in a new era of clean energy?
