While all natural resources are created by the environment, some are regenerated much faster than others. We know that some of the resources we rely on have the potential to run out, while others are ...

The world still depends heavily on coal, oil and natural gas to meet its energy needs. However, the use of these energy sources has a drastic impact on the environment. Furthermore, fossil fuels are ...

Small electric co-op in New Mexico separates from Tri-State to pursue solar option La Plata Electric Association has long touted its support for green energy, but now it’s close to reaching a cap on ...

THE global demand for energy has grown significantly over the past century due to population growth, industrial development ...

The Environment Massachusetts Research & Policy Center published its Renewable Communities 2021 report which looks at seven case studies of cities, towns and regional agencies working towards complete ...

Sometimes specific crops and trees are grown just for biomass power. These are often referred to as energy farms. For many years, farmers have been growing switchgrass as a side crop for livestock ...

Renewable fuels are fuels produced from renewable resources. Examples include: biofuels (e.g. Vegetable oil used as fuel, ethanol, methanol from clean energy and carbon dioxide or biomass, and ...

Today, we often hear about “drop-in” fuels. These are renewable fuels are specifically developed for use in existing, mass-produced, transportation vehicles and other equipment — ethanol blend ...

New analysis challenges primary energy accounting; it argues useful energy better reflects electrification efficiency and ...

Modern life relies on polymers, from the materials that are used to make clothing, houses, cars and aeroplanes to those with sophisticated applications in medicine, diagnostics and electronics. The ...

Environmental impacts are an inherent part of electricity production and energy use. Electricity generated from renewable energy sources has a smaller environmental footprint than power from ...