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5 ways to support clean energy if you can't go solar

Not all of us can put solar panels on our houses, but we can still support renewable energy. Here's how.




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From fork to furnace: New York City to heat homes with table scraps

NYC announces a scheme in which organic food waste will help to boost production of methane-rich biogas at the city's largest wastewater treatment plant.




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Which U.S. states produce the most energy? [Infographic]

As the United States seeks to rely less on imported oil, a few states are leading the charge in the renewable energy revolution.




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Turkish eco-city wants to heat homes with pistachio shells

From one of the world's top pistachio-producing regions, comes a not-too-entirely nutty idea: Burning waste shells to heat buildings.




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Trash-atlantic flights: British Airways announces waste-to-jet fuel scheme

British Airways partners with an American biofuel firm to build a massive facility outside of London that will produce garbage-based jet fuel.




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Spring rewind 2014: 15 singular stories worth revisiting

From pistachio shell-powered eco-cities to tiny houses on the moon, this spring certainly wasn't short on starry-eyed intrigue and bold ambition.




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A British supermarket that's powered by its own garbage

Through a pioneering waste-to-energy scheme, the spoiled stock at a Sainsbury's superstore will be used to keep the lights on.




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Wash your whites in this human-sized hamster wheel

Simultaneously burn calories, cut back on your utility bills and do the laundry with a conceptual washing machine-treadmill hybrid dubbed Wheel.



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Super-futuristic Hong Kong skyscraper is topped with rice paddy

Uncle Ben meets 'Blade Runner' in this wild vertical farming concept that also incorporates aquaculture, wind energy and 'algae facades.'



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SolarCity launches MySolar loan program for lease-shy homeowners

Homeowners with top-notch credit in California, Arizona, New Jersey and 5 other states will be eligible for direct loans from the PV-installing behemoth.




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Transparent solar windows generate energy without obstructing the view

Researchers have developed solar concentrators that can be placed on windows or cellphone screens.



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Super-efficient solar power system sets record

A new world record is making the future of solar energy look pretty bright.




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Michael Bloomberg gifts Sierra Club $30M to fund anti-coal efforts

Billionaire philanthropist says he's 'doubling down' on efforts to reduce carbon emissions and replace half the nation's coal fleet with clean energy by 2017.




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​What’s the best way to heat your house?

Radiators, radiant floors or hot air? It’s complicated.



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7 famous albino animals

Did you know that albino dolphins are pink? Meet these amazing famous albino animals and learn more.




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12 spectacular images from NASA's Spitzer telescope

The Spitzer Space Telescope is so sensitive it can see objects optical telescopes cannot. Here are some incredible images it has helped capture.




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9 surreal images of Venus

While beautiful, the surface of Venus is as hostile as the deepest recesses of space. Despite its nearness to Earth, the planet remains largely a mystery.




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7 ways to whiten teeth naturally

Skip the abrasive chemicals in commercial teeth whiteners and reach for some pineapple instead. Here are several ways to naturally whiten your teeth.



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6 amazing benefits of garlic

Outside of the kitchen, garlic has many potential health, beauty and agricultural benefits.



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8 surprising facts about pigs

Pigs are smart, emotional animals that have lived alongside humans for thousands of years. In the Year of the Pig, here are some surprising pig facts.




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What you need to know about measles

Measles can weaken the immune system for years afterward.



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6 environmental perks of the fiscal cliff deal

On top of averting budget cuts, Congress' deal to dodge the fiscal cliff also extended several key incentives for programs related to the environment.




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Watch: Google, wind energy and green jobs

Google's investment in the Atlantic Wind Connection project will help support thousands of green jobs.



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Has the Mafia infiltrated the renewable energy industry?

Certain people are looking for the same kind of green they’ve always sought — the green of dollar bills.




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Can Scotland lead the way on offshore wind power?

Scotland is hoping to leverage its extensive experience in North Sea oil and gas drilling to become the leader in the offshore wind industry.




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Despite threats from big bad Trump, Scotland okays offshore wind farm

In approving an offshore wind farm, the Scottish government handles Donald Trump in a manner in which everyone should handle Donald Trump: They ignore him.




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Donald Trump: 0; Scottish wind farm: 1

The Scottish government recently approved the construction of a wind farm set off the coast from Donald Trump's golf course.




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An office with a view: Kicking back on a wind turbine hundreds of feet in the air

Redditor Demo_of_demo shared this beautiful photo taken from high atop his wind-turbine "office."




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9 ingenious wind turbine designs

To harness the power of the wind, some creative minds have looked beyond the traditional turbine. You may never look at a kite in the same way again.




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How wind turbines kill birds

Wind energy may be cost efficient, but it's costing us over half a million birds each year.




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5 super-cool energy projects being backed by the U.S. government

It's worth keeping tabs on some of the super-cool clean tech projects being backed by ARPA-E. Here are some of our favorites.




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Renewables outpacing natural gas, IEA says

Renewable energy will surpass natural gas as the planet's No. 2 electricity source by 2016, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency.




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The best place for solar power is ... New Jersey?

New study says it's not about the best light, but where solar and wind can do the most good.




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U.S. hits renewable energy record in 2012

2012 saw the highest rate of alternative, renewable energy sources in the United States.




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These clever wind turbines store energy for when the wind's not blowing

This isn't your father's turbine. It can create more electricity at lower wind speeds and does a better job of predicting the supply of wind energy.




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How clean energy became a major force in the U.K. economy

Massive wind farm is Britain's latest entry in move away from fossil fuels toward alternative, renewable clean energy sources.




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How an 'off-grid' hippie built a wind energy empire

Wind entrepreneur Dale Vince used to live on a bus. Now he's one of Britain's richest men, and he has big plans to transform his country.




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Major bird charity plans wind turbine at HQ

Wind power critics argue that turbines kill birds. So why is the U.K.'s largest bird charity planning a turbine?




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A new generation of wind turbines takes to the sea

Offshore wind has great potential, but the marine environment presents challenges. A new kind of turbine aims to overcome those obstacles.




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All about windmills: 17 breezy landscape photos

From Dutch flower fields to Californian slopes, windmills are one of mankind's oldest ( loveliest) energy machines. Here are some windmill photos to celebrate.




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When business unplugs from the grid, can utilities survive?

From Ikea to Walmart, corporations are increasingly interested in generating their own power. Where does that leave utilities?




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Waves crash against massive wind turbines

Waves crash against wind turbines perched on a jetty in Boulogne-sur-mer, France.




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Riding for renewables: Why I'm pedaling 120 miles on an electric bike to deliver a petition to Maine's governor

I’m making this trek to ask Maine Gov. Paul LePage to lead, follow, or get out of the way of clean energy development.




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'Green Santa' delivers wind turbines to children

In a rare interview, Santa reveals why he is sick of so much "stuff". He's donning a green suit and delivering clean energy as a gift instead.




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Judd Hirsch: Neighborly fuss over wind turbine is 'baloney'

Residents in the New York town of Denning rally against 'Taxi' actor Judd Hirsch's proposed wind turbine project.




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10 renewable energy initiatives by SC Johnson around the globe

Take a photo tour of 10 different facilities around the world where SC Johnson is using renewable energy and learn about their positive environmental impact.




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Method to open greenhouse-topped production plant on Chicago's South Side

The style-conscious soap wizards at Method unveil plans for a wind and solar-powered manufacturing facility that will also include rooftop food production.



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A blimp with a mission: Helium-filled wind turbine to take float in Alaska [Video]

Fairbanks will be the demo deployment site for BAT (Buoyant Altitude Turbine), an inflatable wind turbine floating 1,000 feet above the earth.




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IKEA announces first U.S. investment in wind energy

IKEA gusts into the U.S. wind energy sector with an investment in an Illinois farm capable of generating enough annual energy to power 70 stores.




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Bonfire + a bunch of box fans = Homemade fire tornado

Watch the fire spin and swirl as its driven up towards the heavens by an array of well-placed box fans to the soothing tune of 'Moonlight Sonata.'