Staten Island’s old landfill to be home to new alternative energy projects
New York City’s Staten Island is known for a great many things. Often called the “Forgotten Borough,” Staten Island is home to some of New York City’s largest marathons as well as one of the city’s...
View ArticleNew Zealand on track to become an alternative energy powerhouse
Alternative energy is on the rise in New Zealand, according to Industrial Info, a market intelligence firm specializing in renewable fuel. The firm has been tracking the progress of alternative energy...
View ArticleEnergy Information Administration report shows oil imports are at their...
A new report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), a branch of the Department of Energy, shows that imports of crude oil have fallen since 2005. Several factors have contributed to...
View ArticleObama administration launches Green Button Initiative to make America more...
Last week, the Obama administration launched a new program it is calling the Green Button Initiative. Simply put, the Initiative is a website featuring a large green button. Clicking on the button...
View ArticleBill Gates trumps the importance of clean and accessible energy for...
Bill Gates is well known around the world as the founder of Microsoft, the technology company of gargantuan influence. In recent years, Gates has been playing a larger role in the world of...
View ArticleDirect methanol fuel cells could lead to consumer acceptance of hydrogen energy
Alternative energy is becoming a popular subject as more people grow conscious of their impact on the environment. As such, more attention is being drawn to various types of energy systems that have,...
View Article2011 natural disasters spur renewed enthusiasm for alternative energy
The Munich Reinsurance Company, a reinsurance and ratings firm serving the global insurance industry, has released a new report concerning the economic losses of natural disasters in 2011. The report...
View ArticleSan Francisco named as North America’s Cleantech Capital by the Cleantech Group
San Francisco, California, has claimed the title as “Cleantech Capital” of North America this week. The title is awarded by the Cleantech Group, a market intelligence firm focused on alternative...
View ArticleSaab may be revived as a maker of electric vehicles
Defunct automaker Saab may soon be revived as a maker of electric vehicles if new investors have their way. Saab closed its doors in January 2012 after more than 65 years of business. The company had...
View ArticleHydrogen fuel cells gain support of automakers during annual event
Automakers address issues at Washington Fuel Cell Summit German and Japanese automakers gathered in Washington, D.C., this week to participate in the Washington Fuel Cell Summit. The annual event...
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