10 Worst Civilian Nuclear Accidents in History

Chernobyl and Fukushima have become synonymous with nuclear disaster. But while they may be the largest and most infamous civilian nuclear accidents, they’re not the only events of their type. Here’s a look at the 10 worst. Keep reading >>

12 Awesome Solar-Powered Race Cars

Sleek, shining exemplars of green tech, these solar-powered racing cars streak across thousands of miles of track and roadways in a bid to win challenges around the world. Keep reading >>

Dark Sky Parks: Reclaiming the Stars from the Clutches of Light Pollution

3 months ago Environment/Green Tech
Light pollution is diminishing the number of stars visible in the night sky, but International Dark Sky Parks like Big Bend may hold the solution. Keep reading >>

Tiny Electronic Bugs Invade Our Homes

5 months ago Environment/Green Tech
Made out of recycled computer parts by artist Luca di Filippo, these insects and other creepy-crawlies raise important questions about the culture of technological surveillance in which we all live. Keep reading >>

The Terrible Cost of Ghana’s Electronic Waste Dump

Ghana’s Agbogbloshie dump is a site where e-waste from all over the world comes to be salvaged and resold by locals. It’s a hive of industry, but there’s also a telling human and environmental cost. Keep reading >>

The Past and Future of Wind Power

Photo: echiner1 Windmills evoke images of simpler times when humans relied on wind, water and wood for energy, but dreams of wind’s potential can conflict with harsh reality. People dependent on direct wind power are sometimes left stranded – like & Keep reading >>

How Do Energy Efficient Buildings Work?

Spaceway Energy Efficient Buildings by Spaceway Keep reading >>

How Computers Have Actually Fueled Our Dependency on Office Paper

Photo: DRB62 on Flickr In 1975, a prediction was made that the digital revolution would lead to a paperless office. Since then, however, our usage of paper has actually increased. According to market research firm InfoTrends, over one trillion pages &hell Keep reading >>

Why Electric Cars Remain the Future

Photo: Autoviva.com Electric cars gained ground when a stretch of Interstate Highway 5 opened for electric vehicles in Oregon, USA. This is the second section of highway in the USA to cater to electric cars. Drivers can recharge their electric … Keep reading >>

Common Disadvantages of Wind Energy Debunked

Damage to the environment is not a direct disadvantage of wind energy. However, there are other disadvantages that deserve closer scrutiny. Continue reading → Keep reading >>
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