Germany is building world's largest passive housing complex

In Germany, the world’s biggest passive housing complex is currently under construction. The solar-powered Heidelberg Village will comprise 162 units and a host of sustainable features, including rooftop and vertical gardens.

World's largest offshore windfarm in Yorkshire approved by UK government

The farm, off the coast of Grimsby, will span 480km2 and provide power to 1.8M homes.

This little black rectangle quickly and effortlessly disinfects water

A new device created harnesses the sun's light to disinfect water in 20 minutes flat.

Can today's electric vehicles make a dent in climate change?

Researchers at MIT have just completed the most comprehensive study yet and have reached a clear conclusion: electric vehicles can meet drivers' needs enough to replace 90 percent of vehicles now on the road.

What the green airplane of the future could look like

The green airplane of the future will tackle some of aviation’s biggest environmental challenges including fuel efficiency, noise and plane washing.

Elon Musk's Next Big Innovation: Solar Roofs

Can Elon Musk revolutionize the way we think about roofs too? He certainly hopes so.

Scotland's wind turbines generated 106% of the country's electricity last Sunday

On Aug. 7, Scotland’s wind turbines produced 106 percent of the electricity used nationwide on that day.

Russia's Solar Energy given the all clear to develop 90 MW of solar plants

The Russian solar group has been granted to right to build six solar power plants, each with a 15 MW capacity, in Russia's southern Astrakhan Region, according to a statement from the regional government.

Digital health care services just around corner

Businesses small and large are looking to cash in on the potential for smartphones and wearable devices as health care trends toward the digital age. They are especially interested in preventive medicine.

Around the world in 80 days - with 11 electric cars

An electric vehicle race began in Barcelona on June 16 that is taking 11 international teams around the world in 80 days for a sustainable transportation future.

Recycling carbon dioxide

Researchers have long tried to find simple ways to convert this greenhouse gas into fuels and other useful chemicals. Now, engineers has developed a technique powered by renewable energies such as solar or wind.

Gogoro launches electric scooter sharing in Berlin

Gogoro is on a mission to bring clean, green transportation to cities around the world. Today Gogoro is bringing its innovative, stylish scooters to Europe for the first time – by launching a brand new vehicle sharing service in Berlin.

Climate-Warming Jet Pollution To Come Under EPA Regulation

On Monday the Environmental Protection Agency in USA announced that it will use its authority under the Clean Air Act to impose limits on aircraft emissions, and begin the process of regulating emissions from airplane exhaust.

China's futuristic "straddling bus" launches 1st road test

China's Transit Elevated Bus (TEB) went through a road test in north China's Hebei Province. The passenger compartment rises far above other vehicles on the road, allowing cars to pass underneath.

This Is How the World's Poor Are Pioneering the Future of Energy

A renewable energy revolution is sweeping the developing world in which the world’s poorest are becoming pioneers in renewable energy and the smart grids of the future.