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Business
House of the Rising Sun: In New Orleans, Solar Power Gives Poor Families a Boost
“It’s expensive to be poor, and nowhere is that truer than in energy."
Environment
America Is Getting More Power from Renewables than From Nuclear
Renewable energy had a good year in the United States in 2011.
Environment
May the Best Solar Panel Win: The Year in Green Innovation
The greenest light bulb ever, sexy solar panels, buildings that eat smog, and more.
Environment
In Benin, Solar-Powered Irrigation Pollutes Less and Produces More
Solar power and drip irrigation have improved the lives of people living in poverty. But few had ever tried combining the two.
Environment
Hawaii Is Becoming a Clean Energy Paradise
The very wonders that attract tourists to Hawaii—ample sunshine, big waves, and volcanoes—also make it an ideal spot to generate renewable energy.
Environment
Why the Renewables Boom Could Be in Danger
The country faces a real risk of the growth of wind and solar slowing, instead of continuing to speed up.
Environment
Can Technology Do What Climate Negotiations Can't?
With a new climate treaty years away, the world will need green technology to help stop climate change.
Environment
Gentlemen, Stop Your Engines: Greening Car Gizmos
Solar power could make cars more energy-efficient not by powering the engine, but all those other doohickeys cars have.
Environment
Solar Power Is Coming to 120,000 Military Housing Units
SolarCity found a new path forward after the Solyndra scandal cost it a loan guarantee for putting solar panels on military housing.
News
Rooftops: Occupied! Communities Turn Out for Solar Power
In Australia, Germany, Romania, Georgia, Finland, Peru, and all across the United States, small and large groups met to work toward solar power.
Environment
For More Solar Energy, Occupy Rooftops
"Anyone, anywhere can start a community solar project to create jobs and clean energy in their community."
Environment
What Keystone XL Protesters Should Fight For Now
Fighting Keystone XL wasn't just about stopping dirty oil.
Environment
California Has More Solar Power Than France
The state is close to installing 1 gigawatt worth of solar panels on rooftops alone.
Environment
Where Should We Build Utility-Scale Solar Power Plants?
It's accepted fact that solar projects will continue to multiply, but it's unclear where they'll all be built.
Environment
How Will We Fund the Clean Tech Revolution?
There are great clean tech ideas out there. They just need money to go forward.
Education
Solar-Powered, Wired School Brings Learning to Rural Africa
Communities living without electricity could finally have access to educational opportunities.
Environment
Why You Won't Hear About the Next Solar Tech Breakthrough
It'll probably be pretty boring. But that's because solar technology has developed enough to start taking over from dirty energy.
Environment
The Future of Solar Technology Is Still Wide Open
Solar panels are cheaper for the moment, but the government's not giving up on solar towers yet.
