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Apr
10

8 ways that cities are slashing streetlight costs

Keeping streets lit at night can end up costing a city a significant amount of money in energy and maintenance
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Apr
10

Rising oil prices cost importing countries $5.5 billion a day

Oil prices and the broader economy are linked in complex ways, but there’s no question the connections are critical.
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Apr
09

Which countries produce the most biofuels?

Biofuels — liquid fuels made from everything from algae to corn — haven’t yet come anywhere close to replacing crude oil.
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Apr
09

How can we transform today's roads into smart 'green highways'?

Transforming today’s gasoline-dependent roads into “green highways” for electric cars is a lot more complex than just adding a
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Apr
04

Solar, gas or biofuels? Power-generating Tulip says 'yes' to all

Every alternative energy source has its disadvantages, right? Natural gas, while cleaner than coal or oil, still produces carbon emissions.
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Apr
04

What parts of the world get the most sunlight?

What parts of the world have the best potential for solar energy developments? Desert regions like the Sahara and Death
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Apr
02

With $4-plus-a-gallon-gas, California keeps plugging for electric cars

It doesn’t take a genius to understand why electric vehicles (EVs) would seem especially appealing in a state where
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Apr
02

Around the world, cities ask, 'May we have 10,000+ LEDs, please?'

Is “Change your lightbulbs” really a useful answer to the energy and climate challenges we face? While it sounds almost
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Apr
02

Which countries get the most energy from solar panels?

Which countries are getting the most energy from solar panels? Germany continues to lead the way globally, with nearly 25
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Mar
29

Countdown to chaos: What happens when gas pumps run dry?

How dependent are we on a steady supply of fossil fuels? In particular, how much does a fully functioning society
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