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An Energy Saving House from 3400 Years Ago
It is probable that more prehistoric houses with a construction of two wattles were built than has been estimated so far—thus making use of the good insulation.
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First U.S. nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia
Nuclear power now makes up about 25% of the generation of Georgia Power, the largest unit of Atlanta-based Southern Co.
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Viral room-temperature superconductor claims spark excitement – and skepticism
Room-temperature superconductors could transform technology – but the latest, much-hyped claims should be approached with caution.
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The renewable energy revolution is happening faster than you think
Both China and the US, the world's top carbon emitters, are racing ahead with solar panels and wind turbines. It is even looking like we may soon see the beginning of the end for fossil fuels
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Google’s AI could soon consume as much electricity as Ireland, study finds
Amid the debate over the dangers of widespread AI development, rarely do people talk about the huge amount of energy required to power it.
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Clean energy is officially “unstoppable” now
The International Energy Agency has a new forecast for 2030.
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New material allows for better hydrogen-based batteries and fuel cells
Researchers at the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research in Japan have developed a solid electrolyte for transporting hydride ions (H−) at room temper....
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How your laptop may one day be powered by a tiny 3D-printed battery
3D-printed projects are popping up like crazy, but a 3D-printed battery the size of a grain of sand that could potentially power a laptop takes the cake.
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Nokia developing phone that recharges itself without mains electricity
Duncan Graham Rowe: Prototype harvests radiowaves from TV, radio and other mobiles.
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How Much Energy Does the US Use?
An animated guide to the different energy sources that power our nation.
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Yesterday’s fuel
The world’s thirst for oil could be nearing a peak. That is bad news for producers, excellent for everyone else.
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10 years after blackout, US grid faces new threats
The U.S. electrical grid is better managed and more flexible a decade after its largest blackout but remains vulnerable to increasingly extreme weather, cybersecurity threats, and stress caused by shifts in where and how power is produced. Many worry the grid isn't fully prepared for the new and emerging challenges, even though an analysis conducted for The Associated Press shows maintenance spending has steadily increased since North America's largest blackout.
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Why the World Bank Shies Away From Energy Efficiency
Energy conservation, efficiency improvements and renewable energy projects are the most effective ways to address the global energy and climate crisis. In spite of this, the World Bank's self-interests prioritize big dams and other centralized power plants. This article sheds light on the Bank's institutional constraints and perverse incentives.
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100 times more electric car fast-chargers by 2020?
Struggling to find a rapid charging station for your electric car could be a thing of the past by 2020, says a new study, as the number of quick chargers worldwide will increase by one hundred times that of today.
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America uses 11 times more energy than the UK – with only 5 times more people
Last week, we called attention to America’s massive energy inefficiency problem. The amount of energy wasted by the US economy in 2012, we noted, could power the United Kingdom for 7 years.
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It's Getting Better, But America Is Still Paying A Historically High Price For Oil Imports
In his latest post, Econbrowser blogger and UCSD professor James Hamilton offers up another data point contextualizing the shale boom.
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Your next car's suspension could generate electricity
Auto enthusiasts are well familiar with the concept of regenerative braking, but now electricity-generating shocks may soon find their way to consumer cars.
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Spray-On Solar Cells Cheaper to Manufacture
A team of researchers from the University of Alberta developed a cost-effective solar cell -- made with spray-paint like synthetics.
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Thousands rally against Mexico oil reforms
More than 40,000 people march in Mexico City to reject plans to overhaul tax system and privatisation of energy sector.
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Why Firefighters Are Scared of Solar Rooftops
So long as a solar panel is getting sunlight, it's impossible to turn off. "During daylight, there can be enough voltage and current to injure or even kill a firefighter who comes in contact with the energized conductors," Matthew Paiss, a fire engineer with the San Jose Fire Department, wrote in a handy guide for firefighters.
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