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Planet Forward
By Mike Sweigart (presenter), Kim Ouillette, David McCutcheon, Jennifer Clay, and Jonas Garcia.
For a graduate level course on urban sustainability at The George Washington University, our group studied how cities in the southwest United States are... Read More
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New research suggests protocell "skins" could be the secret to building carbon-negative architecture.
Researchers in Europe are collaborating on a project to develop materials that could eventually make... Read More
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Environmental artist Rein Triefeldt calls on more than just stone to make his sculptures. In this week's webisode, we look at his innovative way of making solar beautiful. Sorry Garden Gnome, these front lawn ornaments aren't just pretty... Read More
Planet Forward
By Brandt Siegel (presenter) Brian Griffith, Sarah Allison, and Noemi Glickman
For a graduate level course on urban sustainability at The George Washington University, our group studied ways in which Boston, Chicago, Dallas, and New York are working... Read More
Planet Forward
By Chip Hennessy (presenter),Charlie Brennan, Emma Folkman, and Ben Roos
For a graduate level course on urban sustainability at The George Washington University, our group studied ways in which Cincinnati, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Minneapolis are... Read More
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The Rockville Maryland Ice Arena is powering almost a third of its energy use from the sun. In this week's webisode, Planet Forward features a video that explains how.
Jenna Goodward, author of the latest in WRI's The Bottom Line series, discusses the topic of this issue: the PTC, ITC and the Treasury Cash Grant, incentives for renewable energy projects. Get more on this topic by reading the full publication,... Read More
They Kyoto Protocol established the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) that would help fund renewable energy projects in developing countries.
Digital Media Producer, Planet Forward
Serious Materials CEO Kevin Surace says, “Green is so 2008.” After interviewing him, along with an energy expert, a green tech consultant, and a BBC producer, I’m beginning to think that’s right. Green for green’s sake may be history.
When I started working on solar energy issues several years ago, I heard it repeatedly: “Everyone loves solar.” Back then, many people in solar and other cleantech sectors saw long-term meritocracy in the energy business. Public demand,... Read More