Building Wind Communities
Spreading out wind power over small and midsized projects can bring a more stable energy supply and act as a launchpad for bigger applications.
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Drill, Baby, Drill
While politicians argue over drilling in the Arctic and along the coasts, an “underground” energy movement—geothermal—is quietly taking shape.
Who Owns the Tides?
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is handing out preliminary permits to pursue a hot new form of “hydrokinetic” energy.
Wave Power
Proposals for wave energy exploration are exploding from the Pacific coast to a small Alaskan village, but there’s little thought given to the long-term environmental consequences.
The Evolution of Galapagos Wind
One of the world’s most prized ecological zones will soon become a showcase for renewable energy in remote locations. Early this year, crews are expected to break ground on a wind farm on San Cristobal, the largest of four inhabitable islands in the Galapagos Archipelago.
What Is “Biomass Energy” & Where In The World Is It Used?
Dear EarthTalk: What is “biomass energy,” and where in the world is it used?