Global fund stakes $1 billion on clean energy
Bill Gates and 20 of the world's top entrepreneurs have a plan for investing in great ideas. They aim to revolutionize the clean energy sector.
What’s next for the Paris climate agreement?
After more than 190 countries signed the Paris agreement, it moved toward going into force in only months. What's next for the landmark climate accord?
In the hotel industry, going green means growing revenues
Being environmentally friendly is paying off for more than 400 LEED-certified hotels. See what they're doing and how you can be a better traveler.
Is it sunrise for solar highways? [video]
Solar roadways are coming to the U.S. as pilot projects. The tiles that create the roads act as solar panels but can also solve other environmental issues.
Are ocean waves America’s energy future?
The U.S. Navy's wave generator taps the energy potential of the ocean and could help supply remote areas with much-needed electricity.
Solar energy lights the way from California to Africa
A combination of local, state, and federal laws and incentives in California boosted their solar use to power millions of homes.
For former coal workers, renewable energy means renewed job market
As the country shifts from traditional energy sources to renewables, there is a growing demand for workers. Former coal workers could fill this gap.
It’s a new era: U.S. renewables outpacing fossil fuels
Electricity drawn from renewable sources, like solar and wind, is becoming an increasingly popular power source in the U.S. and is expected to grow.
Photo of the day: Walruses face an uncertain future
What would you do if your home melted? It happened to these Pacific walruses, when rising Arctic temperatures liquified their icy abode. The 35,000...