green energy
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Five Striking Images Show How Solar Lanterns Are Transforming Life Off The Grid
For those who struggle to imagine life without slew of WiFi-enabled devices at the ready, it’s sobering to think that a billion people worldwide lack electricity. But that’s starting to change. As developing countries build the infrastructure needed to power major cities, the rural poor are pulling themselves out of darkness with off-the-grid solar.
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‘Tidal Fence’ Will Harness The Power Of The Surf
The ocean could be a boundless source of cheap energy, if only we could figure out how to tap it. A British startup has just announced an intriguing new idea: A long fence of shallow water turbines that would soak up the power of tides as they roll toward the beach.
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The US Is Cutting Down Its Forests To Feed Europe’s Biomass Fuel Craze
Since 2012, the US has held the title of world’s number one wood pellet exporter. What’s the big deal with wood pellets? Well, Europe has very keen on replacing coal with more environmentally friendly wood pellets — except, well, depending on who you ask, wood may not be that great either.
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Tesla Powerwall: A Battery For Your Home
Tesla has just made a very exciting announcement. It’s now using its clean energy nous not only to make some of the world’s best electric cars, but also to power your home. Tesla Energy wants the world to be cleaner, and it’s doing so by letting homes, businesses and power companies store their electricity better…