Renewable Energy
Planet Forward
Last month we test drove Nissan's Leaf...this month, we show you one way you may be able to afford solar panels with zero upfront costs. Check out our piece on PBS's Nightly Business Report and let us know what you think of Planet Forward member... Read More
Planet Forward
This Thursday, Planet Forward member Danny Kennedy, will show you his idea on PBS's Nightly Business Report. Check out this behind the scenes reel from our NBR shoots and don't forget to set your DVRs to record Nightly Business Report this Thursday.
George Washington University-School of Media and Public Affairs
Las Vegas is considered a city of excess, with its neon lights, massive buffets, and perhaps too many Elvis impersonators.
When most people think of Saudi Arabia, they think oil. But now, the world’s largest oil
exporter is taking steps toward solar.
SolFocus, a California-based solar power developer, recently announced plans to install
Saudi Arabia’s first commercial... Read More
It’s time for a restructuring of America’s sewage system.
When you flush waste and water down the toilet, it takes energy to pump and filter that water. And much of our country’s energy is created through the burning of harmful fossil fuels.
So how... Read More
Wait...too much solar energy? These are words I thought I would never hear but as with anything in life, too much of a good thing always spells bad news. According to Stephan Kohler, chairman of the German Energy Agency (DENA), there is too much... Read More
Next time you flush the toilet, think about all the CO2 you are releasing into the atmosphere.
No, you are not personally releasing gases into the atmosphere when you tug down on that handle and see the water spinning, but we could offset about half... Read More
Planet Forward
The news that residents in Eastern Oregon are trying to halt production of a new wind farm because of health concerns over noise, lights, stress reminds me of similar, community-related issues occurring around the country related to wind energy.
Our students produced a news story examining how Rutgers University researchers are using gliders to determine the effects of global warming in Antarctica.
Sungevity
Would you install solar panels on your roof if there were no upfront costs and just a small monthly fee? Watch and learn more>>