Vertical forest Mountain Hotel will clean the air in Guizhou, China

Milan-based architects Stefano Boeri Architetti have unveiled its third vertical forest building - a 250-room hotel in the remote Guizhou region of China.

The world's first wind-hydro turbines will generate energy even when there's no breeze

The wind-hydro plant will be the first of its kind, and it’s set to be fully operational by 2018.

Scientists just accidentally discovered a process that turns CO2 directly into ethanol

If scientists can figure out how to convert atmospheric carbon dioxide into fuel - and do it at an industrial scale - it would, quite literally, change the world.

From ancient fossils to future cars

The research could lead to the development of ultra-high capacity lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and portable electronics.

New record for fusion: Giant leap in pursuit of clean energy

Scientists and engineers recently made a leap forward in the pursuit of clean energy. The team set a new world record for plasma pressure which is the key ingredient to producing energy from nuclear fusion, and MIT

Successful coworking spaces should be built like 'intentional communities'

The changing nature of work and the workplace has led to the booming growth of coworking spaces around the world, catering to the self-employed, remote workers and innovation-minded entrepreneurs.

New professor studies energy in the emerging interdisciplinary field of sustainability science

Jennie Stephens focuses on under­standing how the social dynamics—including polit­ical power, insti­tu­tional norms, and gender— influ­ence deploy­ment of wind power, solar, and smart grids.

Scientists Develop ‘Super Yeast’ to Enhance Biofuel Economics

A new method of nearly doubling the efficiency of common yeast strain to convert plant sugars into biofuel has been discovered.

Countries agree to curb powerful greenhouse gases

United Nations Environment Programme have welcomed the landmark deal struck today by nearly 200 countries to reduce the emissions of potent chemicals used in air conditioners and refrigerators.

UK successfully transmits data via the national electricity grid, in a global premiere

For the first time in history, information has been transmitted through a national electricity grid, opening massive opportunities for smart grids and smart cities.

New European Union law could require EV chargers in all new homes

Europe is considering a measure that would require all new and refurbished homes to install an EV charger starting in 2019.

US Virgin Islands bans plastic bags

Gov. Mapp sings proposal into law Oct. 7, 2016. This will restrict the use of plastic shopping bags in the territory beginning in 2017.

This New Wind Turbine Could Power Japan for 50 Years After One Typhoon

The technology marks a big step toward energy independence for Japan, which currently imports 84 percent of its power