http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy IEEE Spectrum Energy channel recent content http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/CcVTHo0ZQbM/too-tall-for-steel-engineers-look-to-concrete-to-take-wind-turbine-design-to-new-heights Iowa State researchers think a modular concrete design could allow turbines to climb up to stronger wind currents

Iowa State researchers think a modular concrete design could allow turbines to climb up to stronger wind currents]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 18:47:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/wind/too-tall-for-steel-engineers-look-to-concrete-to-take-wind-turbine-design-to-new-heights Dave Levitan 2013-05-16T18:47:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/wind/too-tall-for-steel-engineers-look-to-concrete-to-take-wind-turbine-design-to-new-heights http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/lgvwBwfRP0M/global-co2-reaches-400-ppm Now what?

Now what?]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 20:52:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/global-co2-reaches-400-ppm Bill Sweet 2013-05-13T20:52:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/global-co2-reaches-400-ppm http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/W6Z9qpDVJR4/it-hiccups-of-the-week-programming-error-zaps-unsuspecting-oregon-trimet-riders-credit-and-debit-cards-for-5-years Austrian utilities suffer unexplained “software failure,” GM and Chrysler issue recalls, Atmos Energy customers charged too much

Austrian utilities suffer unexplained “software failure,” GM and Chrysler issue recalls, Atmos Energy customers charged too much]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 20:27:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-programming-error-zaps-unsuspecting-oregon-trimet-riders-credit-and-debit-cards-for-5-years Robert N. Charette 2013-05-13T20:27:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/it-hiccups-of-the-week-programming-error-zaps-unsuspecting-oregon-trimet-riders-credit-and-debit-cards-for-5-years http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/ojq9RxF1Y7A/iowa-utility-to-build-another-gigawatt-of-wind-power-by-2015 The state continues to lead the way on wind energy, thanks to the new $1.9 billion plan

The state continues to lead the way on wind energy, thanks to the new $1.9 billion plan]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 19:43:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/wind/iowa-utility-to-build-another-gigawatt-of-wind-power-by-2015 Dave Levitan 2013-05-09T19:43:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/wind/iowa-utility-to-build-another-gigawatt-of-wind-power-by-2015 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/b9JtWMDNIzw/how-valuable-is-concentrating-solar-power-to-the-grid NREL analysis suggests CSP can add a lot of value

NREL analysis suggests CSP can add a lot of value]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/how-valuable-is-concentrating-solar-power-to-the-grid Dave Levitan 2013-05-08T21:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/how-valuable-is-concentrating-solar-power-to-the-grid http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/SJ_9-6fJNbg/time-to-make-plans-for-junes-national-day-of-civic-hacking They may look like block parties, but these June 1-2 hackathons around the country aim to do some real work for good.

They may look like block parties, but these June 1-2 hackathons around the country aim to do some real work for good.]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 17:44:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/time-to-make-plans-for-junes-national-day-of-civic-hacking Tekla Perry 2013-05-08T17:44:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/time-to-make-plans-for-junes-national-day-of-civic-hacking http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/hRjYU_XN8-M/japans-utilities-suffer-staggering-losses Can a big nuclear order from Turkey be viewed as a vote of confidence?

Can a big nuclear order from Turkey be viewed as a vote of confidence?]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 20:15:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/japans-utilities-suffer-staggering-losses Bill Sweet 2013-05-06T20:15:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/japans-utilities-suffer-staggering-losses http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/aUIUq6rLUCE/yet-another-nanomaterial-does-a-good-job-at-oil-spill-remediation The list of supersoaking nanomaterials grows, but none seems any closer to being available for the next oil spill

The list of supersoaking nanomaterials grows, but none seems any closer to being available for the next oil spill]]> Sat, 04 May 2013 20:49:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/yet-another-nanomaterial-does-a-good-job-at-oil-spill-remediation Dexter Johnson 2013-05-04T20:49:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/yet-another-nanomaterial-does-a-good-job-at-oil-spill-remediation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/bYIAfyIfKH0/will-hybrids-and-electrics-benefit-from-demise-of-internal-combustion-engine You would think so, but a recent conference suggests otherwise

You would think so, but a recent conference suggests otherwise]]> Sat, 04 May 2013 01:47:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/advanced-cars/will-hybrids-and-electrics-benefit-from-demise-of-internal-combustion-engine Bill Sweet 2013-05-04T01:47:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/advanced-cars/will-hybrids-and-electrics-benefit-from-demise-of-internal-combustion-engine http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/IkzrxAbjfNk/groundwater-contamination-is-the-latest-bad-news-from-fukushima Situation at plant continues to make life difficult for the pro-nuclear

Situation at plant continues to make life difficult for the pro-nuclear]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 22:24:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/groundwater-contamination-is-the-latest-bad-news-from-fukushima Bill Sweet 2013-05-01T22:24:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/groundwater-contamination-is-the-latest-bad-news-from-fukushima http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/TIEC8dTiNYo/the-smartest-greenest-grid What the little Danish island of Bornholm is showing the world about the future of energy

What the little Danish island of Bornholm is showing the world about the future of energy]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:20:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/the-smarter-grid/the-smartest-greenest-grid Jean Kumagai 2013-04-29T13:20:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/the-smarter-grid/the-smartest-greenest-grid http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/dz__ilivrUI/germany-takes-the-lead-in-hvdc New developments in high-voltage DC electronics could herald an epic shift in energy delivery


New developments in high-voltage DC electronics could herald an epic shift in energy delivery
]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:16:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/renewables/germany-takes-the-lead-in-hvdc Peter Fairley
 2013-04-29T13:16:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/renewables/germany-takes-the-lead-in-hvdc http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/yJW2oC6HKUA/a-solar-mirage-in-the-middle-east The oil-rich monarchs’ ambitions for solar power will be tough to achieve

The oil-rich monarchs’ ambitions for solar power will be tough to achieve]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/green-tech/solar/a-solar-mirage-in-the-middle-east Dave Levitan 2013-04-26T14:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/green-tech/solar/a-solar-mirage-in-the-middle-east http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/3H_U2WhzRr0/new-york-politicians-decline-to-be-antinuclear Candidates are remarkably responsible on energy and climate

Candidates are remarkably responsible on energy and climate]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/new-york-politicians-decline-to-be-antinuclear Bill Sweet 2013-04-24T15:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/new-york-politicians-decline-to-be-antinuclear http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/ugZoIUs-H_g/photovoltaics-penetrate-brooklyn-new-york Rooftop residential PV installations are a new thing

Rooftop residential PV installations are a new thing]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:33:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/photovoltaics-penetrate-brooklyn-new-york Bill Sweet 2013-04-22T04:33:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/photovoltaics-penetrate-brooklyn-new-york http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/mmiqnZ73F1k/this-weeks-putlizer-for-insideclimate-news Bucking a trend, an environmental news site wins journalism's highest honor

Bucking a trend, an environmental news site wins journalism's highest honor]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:21:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/this-weeks-putlizer-for-insideclimate-news Bill Sweet 2013-04-20T04:21:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/this-weeks-putlizer-for-insideclimate-news http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/SDtop0AdNXg/plasma-ring-experiment-offers-new-path-for-fusion-power Self-contained plasma rings could enable new fusion power experiments and energy storage

Self-contained plasma rings could enable new fusion power experiments and energy storage]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:02:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/energy/nuclear/plasma-ring-experiment-offers-new-path-for-fusion-power Jeremy Hsu 2013-04-19T04:02:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/energy/nuclear/plasma-ring-experiment-offers-new-path-for-fusion-power http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/_yvIGsM0MGQ/european-parliament-vote-leaves-carbon-trading-system-in-shambles It is another indicator of a dramatic shift in current balance of action on climate

It is another indicator of a dramatic shift in current balance of action on climate]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:04:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/european-parliament-vote-leaves-carbon-trading-system-in-shambles Bill Sweet 2013-04-18T00:04:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/european-parliament-vote-leaves-carbon-trading-system-in-shambles http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/f-8C4pAV214/sun-catalytix-artificial-leaf-can-heal-itself Artificial photosynthesis device gains Wolverine powers, can run in impure water

Artificial photosynthesis device gains Wolverine powers, can run in impure water]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:21:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/sun-catalytix-artificial-leaf-can-heal-itself Dave Levitan 2013-04-12T18:21:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/sun-catalytix-artificial-leaf-can-heal-itself http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/93cibJyK3yo/margaret-thatcher-1925-2013-chemistry-major-uk-prime-minister-climate-hawk The late UK leader called for "sacrifices, so that we do not live at the expense of future generations"

The late UK leader called for "sacrifices, so that we do not live at the expense of future generations"]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:36:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/margaret-thatcher-1925-2013-chemistry-major-uk-prime-minister-climate-hawk Will Oremus 2013-04-09T20:36:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/margaret-thatcher-1925-2013-chemistry-major-uk-prime-minister-climate-hawk http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/3awftPQF-Ko/take-a-tour-of-the-national-ignition-facility NIF's operations manager Bruno Van Wonterghem shows off the laser facility

NIF's operations manager Bruno Van Wonterghem shows off the laser facility]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:50:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/energy/nuclear/take-a-tour-of-the-national-ignition-facility Rachel Courtland 2013-04-08T19:50:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/energy/nuclear/take-a-tour-of-the-national-ignition-facility http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/1gZGaBkq-ck/japans-overhaul-of-its-electricity-sector-is-long-overdue Proposal would break up the "Big 10" utility companies

Proposal would break up the "Big 10" utility companies]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:06:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/energy/policy/japans-overhaul-of-its-electricity-sector-is-long-overdue Eliza Strickland 2013-04-05T13:06:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/energy/policy/japans-overhaul-of-its-electricity-sector-is-long-overdue http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/adUCTid09Lc/the-most-hated-climste-scientist-in-the-us Yale University profiles one of its more notorious physics PhDs

Yale University profiles one of its more notorious physics PhDs]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:46:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/the-most-hated-climste-scientist-in-the-us Bill Sweet 2013-03-29T18:46:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/the-most-hated-climste-scientist-in-the-us http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/xTYX_2g1uBo/protecting-the-power-grid-from-solar-storms New spacecraft will aid forecasts of space weather

New spacecraft will aid forecasts of space weather]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:47:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/policy/protecting-the-power-grid-from-solar-storms Jean Kumagai 2013-03-28T19:47:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/policy/protecting-the-power-grid-from-solar-storms http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/ZZjbsm9RoAQ/hvdc-supergrid-technologies-besting-expectations Components for meshed high-voltage DC networks are improving fast. Market barriers are the likely rate-limiting factor for Europe's efforts to exchange renewable power at continental scale.

Components for meshed high-voltage DC networks are improving fast. Market barriers are the likely rate-limiting factor for Europe's efforts to exchange renewable power at continental scale.]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:11:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/the-smarter-grid/hvdc-supergrid-technologies-besting-expectations Peter Fairley 2013-03-27T18:11:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/the-smarter-grid/hvdc-supergrid-technologies-besting-expectations http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/0PHuAtGcAQM/laser-fusions-brightest-hope The National Ignition Facility houses the world’s most powerful laser. Is it enough to ignite a fusion revolution?

The National Ignition Facility houses the world’s most powerful laser. Is it enough to ignite a fusion revolution?]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:31:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/nuclear/laser-fusions-brightest-hope Rachel Courtland 2013-03-27T13:31:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/nuclear/laser-fusions-brightest-hope http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/A3ZbLNlSrCI/solar-robots-4k-tvs-spring-forward Plus: the Woz-Cave and Waterproof Nanocoatings

Plus: the Woz-Cave and Waterproof Nanocoatings]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:59:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/start-ups/solar-robots-4k-tvs-spring-forward Tekla Perry 2013-03-24T14:59:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/start-ups/solar-robots-4k-tvs-spring-forward http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/0kxeo4w_WDI/the-suntech-bankruptcy-bad-or-good-news Of course it's both, and it all depends on who you are

Of course it's both, and it all depends on who you are]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/the-suntech-bankruptcy-bad-or-good-news Bill Sweet 2013-03-22T23:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/the-suntech-bankruptcy-bad-or-good-news http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/3yrxM8UWOfc/chinas-suntech-in-bankruptcy-proceedings The PV market leader's wounds may be self-inflicted

The PV market leader's wounds may be self-inflicted]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:23:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/chinas-suntech-in-bankruptcy-proceedings Bill Sweet 2013-03-20T21:23:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/chinas-suntech-in-bankruptcy-proceedings http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/ohZuObLPUF4/how-do-you-clean-258048-solar-thermal-mirrors-trucks-with-robot-arms Massive Shams 1 plant in the Abu Dhabi desert finds ways to deal with dust, wind

Massive Shams 1 plant in the Abu Dhabi desert finds ways to deal with dust, wind]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:57:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/how-do-you-clean-258048-solar-thermal-mirrors-trucks-with-robot-arms Dave Levitan 2013-03-18T15:57:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/how-do-you-clean-258048-solar-thermal-mirrors-trucks-with-robot-arms http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/XdiGhioYVSI/emirati-eminences-turn-out-for-worlds-sort-of-biggest-concentrated-solar-plant-inauguration 100-megawatt Shams 1 plant is hailed as a big step for a region famous for hydrocarbon fuels

100-megawatt Shams 1 plant is hailed as a big step for a region famous for hydrocarbon fuels]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:37:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/emirati-eminences-turn-out-for-worlds-sort-of-biggest-concentrated-solar-plant-inauguration Dave Levitan 2013-03-18T15:37:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/emirati-eminences-turn-out-for-worlds-sort-of-biggest-concentrated-solar-plant-inauguration http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/LEstyJzWrW4/german-renewables-reach-25-percent The numbers of photovoltaic installations are just as astonishing

The numbers of photovoltaic installations are just as astonishing]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:28:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/german-renewables-reach-25-percent Bill Sweet 2013-03-16T21:28:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/german-renewables-reach-25-percent http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/EodPQR9A0sA/tesla-news-and-renewable-energy-from-rising-ships Tesla will pay back loan sooner but release next car model later and a San Francisco company wants to run the city on ship-power; plus, communicating with your car's computer

Tesla will pay back loan sooner but release next car model later and a San Francisco company wants to run the city on ship-power; plus, communicating with your car's computer]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:59:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/tesla-news-and-renewable-energy-from-rising-ships Tekla Perry 2013-03-15T21:59:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/tesla-news-and-renewable-energy-from-rising-ships http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/fpE7nbzfAig/tracking-sulfur-dioxide-pollution-cherchez-la-gas-plume- Blame volcanoes, not Asian industry, for most sulfur dioxide pollution. Meanwhile, a new IR camera tracks man-made SO2 emissions

Blame volcanoes, not Asian industry, for most sulfur dioxide pollution. Meanwhile, a new IR camera tracks man-made SO2 emissions]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:22:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/tracking-sulfur-dioxide-pollution-cherchez-la-gas-plume- Douglas McCormick 2013-03-11T17:22:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/tracking-sulfur-dioxide-pollution-cherchez-la-gas-plume- http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/LuhF1h9VR_U/vanadium-redox-gaining-ground-in-energy-storage With few credible candidates at grid scale, every one is welcome

With few credible candidates at grid scale, every one is welcome]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:44:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/vanadium-redox-gaining-ground-in-energy-storage Bill Sweet 2013-03-10T14:44:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/vanadium-redox-gaining-ground-in-energy-storage http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/7ZyQRXDefow/weekly-tekwrap-fukushima-tagging-of-tuna-and-more A city goes carbon neutral, Goldie Blox takes on American Girl, and news from Innovation Day at Xerox Corp.’s Parc Inc.

A city goes carbon neutral, Goldie Blox takes on American Girl, and news from Innovation Day at Xerox Corp.’s Parc Inc.]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:51:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/weekly-tekwrap-fukushima-tagging-of-tuna-and-more Tekla Perry 2013-03-08T22:51:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/weekly-tekwrap-fukushima-tagging-of-tuna-and-more http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/d3bNiSSyBG8/how-big-is-the-us-electricity-gap The top 1 percent accounts for more than its share, but not by as wide a margin as in the income or wealth gaps

The top 1 percent accounts for more than its share, but not by as wide a margin as in the income or wealth gaps]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:41:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/conservation/how-big-is-the-us-electricity-gap Dave Levitan 2013-03-08T20:41:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/conservation/how-big-is-the-us-electricity-gap http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/nqzkeqtQUlU/an-engaging-perspective-on-geoengineeringor-is-it-myopic MIT's David Keith says it could be cheaper and easier to stop global warming than you think

MIT's David Keith says it could be cheaper and easier to stop global warming than you think]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:14:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/an-engaging-perspective-on-geoengineeringor-is-it-myopic Bill Sweet 2013-03-07T15:14:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/an-engaging-perspective-on-geoengineeringor-is-it-myopic http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/7dpH4j7F7G4/from-the-gut-intestinal-design-for-vehicle-natural-gas-tank A glut of natural gas in the U.S. is spawning ideas for using the theoretically cleaner fuel for transportation

A glut of natural gas in the U.S. is spawning ideas for using the theoretically cleaner fuel for transportation]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/advanced-cars/from-the-gut-intestinal-design-for-vehicle-natural-gas-tank Dave Levitan 2013-03-06T15:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/advanced-cars/from-the-gut-intestinal-design-for-vehicle-natural-gas-tank http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/lgKcQru-xNU/geographers-compute-arctic-shipping-routes Some ships could cut across the pole by midcentury

Some ships could cut across the pole by midcentury]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/environment/geographers-compute-arctic-shipping-routes Prachi Patel 2013-03-05T21:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/environment/geographers-compute-arctic-shipping-routes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/sXefuo75smQ/new-appointments-at-us-energy-department-and-epa The most distinctive impact may be in the nuclear sector

The most distinctive impact may be in the nuclear sector]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:34:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/policy/new-appointments-at-us-energy-department-and-epa Bill Sweet 2013-03-04T23:34:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/policy/new-appointments-at-us-energy-department-and-epa http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/GjlQaUgxhog/carbon-dioxide-and-temperature-levels-are-more-tightly-linked But will the new research convert any climate skeptics?

But will the new research convert any climate skeptics?]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:19:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/carbon-dioxide-and-temperature-levels-are-more-tightly-linked Bill Sweet 2013-03-03T16:19:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/carbon-dioxide-and-temperature-levels-are-more-tightly-linked http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/Aewj2hQ95JU/nanotube-membrane-could-revolutionize-osmotic-power Membrane could boost efficiency of today's osmotic systems 1000 times

Membrane could boost efficiency of today's osmotic systems 1000 times]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:22:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanotube-membrane-could-revolutionize-osmotic-power Dexter Johnson 2013-03-01T05:22:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanotube-membrane-could-revolutionize-osmotic-power http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/Apgen-75X64/coal-is-dead-gas-is-king-politicians-talk-fossil-fuels-at-arpae-summit A few Senators and one very prominent mayor weighed in on what feels like background noise to renewable energy innovators

A few Senators and one very prominent mayor weighed in on what feels like background noise to renewable energy innovators]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/fossil-fuels/coal-is-dead-gas-is-king-politicians-talk-fossil-fuels-at-arpae-summit Dave Levitan 2013-02-27T23:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/fossil-fuels/coal-is-dead-gas-is-king-politicians-talk-fossil-fuels-at-arpae-summit http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/H4MV8FabQPY/energy-storage-front-and-center-at-arpae-summit Early-stage storage ideas abound, from high-tech flywheels to iron-based batteries

Early-stage storage ideas abound, from high-tech flywheels to iron-based batteries]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:12:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/energy-storage-front-and-center-at-arpae-summit Dave Levitan 2013-02-27T05:12:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/energy-storage-front-and-center-at-arpae-summit http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/yn65XLWjVlw/sixteen-new-iranian-reactors Will they actually be built, or is the plan just a cover for military plans?

Will they actually be built, or is the plan just a cover for military plans?]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:14:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/sixteen-new-iranian-reactors Bill Sweet 2013-02-26T18:14:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/sixteen-new-iranian-reactors http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/U9j_zvHLlrs/the-best-and-craziest-ideas-at-the-arpae-future-energy-pitching-session Early-stage energy startups faced down a panel of investors; could these ideas really work?

Early-stage energy startups faced down a panel of investors; could these ideas really work?]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:51:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/the-best-and-craziest-ideas-at-the-arpae-future-energy-pitching-session Dave Levitan 2013-02-26T05:51:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/the-best-and-craziest-ideas-at-the-arpae-future-energy-pitching-session http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/s8GuqzF4Zr4/moroccan-solar-streetlighting Could it be a model in other regions cursed this incessant blazing sunlight?

Could it be a model in other regions cursed this incessant blazing sunlight?]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:10:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/moroccan-solar-streetlighting Bill Sweet 2013-02-22T20:10:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/solar/moroccan-solar-streetlighting http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/aCBEN2a7FOc/crisis-in-european-carbon-trading-system- Despite recent attempts at correcton, the ETS is not getting the job done

Despite recent attempts at correcton, the ETS is not getting the job done]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:03:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/policy/crisis-in-european-carbon-trading-system- Bill Sweet 2013-02-22T19:03:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/policy/crisis-in-european-carbon-trading-system- http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/hsGDXNqKAq4/new-dawn-for-smart-grid Signs abound that it may be turning a corner

Signs abound that it may be turning a corner]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:32:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/the-smarter-grid/new-dawn-for-smart-grid Bill Sweet 2013-02-15T20:32:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/the-smarter-grid/new-dawn-for-smart-grid http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/a875AvPF7gY/executive-action-obama-threatens-unilateral-approach-to-climate-crisis State of the Union address featured a President finally willing to tackle global warming head-on

State of the Union address featured a President finally willing to tackle global warming head-on]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:03:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/policy/executive-action-obama-threatens-unilateral-approach-to-climate-crisis Dave Levitan 2013-02-13T19:03:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/policy/executive-action-obama-threatens-unilateral-approach-to-climate-crisis http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/krvzpXuEotc/north-korea-nuclear-fingerprint-as-seen-in-norway A geophysicist north of Oslo could trace the explosion to its source by its sonic fingerprint

A geophysicist north of Oslo could trace the explosion to its source by its sonic fingerprint]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/military/north-korea-nuclear-fingerprint-as-seen-in-norway Philip E. Ross 2013-02-13T11:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/military/north-korea-nuclear-fingerprint-as-seen-in-norway http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/TEdEVPHv8U0/how-to-find-a-nuclear-explosion-in-north-korea Wondering how the world knows when a somebody tests a nuclear device? Here's how

Wondering how the world knows when a somebody tests a nuclear device? Here's how]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:59:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/military/how-to-find-a-nuclear-explosion-in-north-korea David Schneider 2013-02-12T20:59:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/military/how-to-find-a-nuclear-explosion-in-north-korea http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/FdcrQwmPCpM/who-after-chu Will a new energy secretary focus more on areas neglected in Chu’s farewell appraisal?

Will a new energy secretary focus more on areas neglected in Chu’s farewell appraisal?]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:44:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/policy/who-after-chu Bill Sweet 2013-02-11T15:44:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/policy/who-after-chu http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/MOToxC09Fp0/safe-at-home-historic-datasets-illuminate-animal-navigation Re-examination of records covering decades sharpens our understanding of how salmon and pigeons find their way home

Re-examination of records covering decades sharpens our understanding of how salmon and pigeons find their way home]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:12:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/safe-at-home-historic-datasets-illuminate-animal-navigation Douglas McCormick 2013-02-11T05:12:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/safe-at-home-historic-datasets-illuminate-animal-navigation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/O8TkdAMjlAc/us-northeast-sets-ambitious-carbon-reduction-goals New targets reflects RGGI's own success and general U.S. progress

New targets reflects RGGI's own success and general U.S. progress]]> Sat, 09 Feb 2013 16:53:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/us-northeast-sets-ambitious-carbon-reduction-goals Bill Sweet 2013-02-09T16:53:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/us-northeast-sets-ambitious-carbon-reduction-goals http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/ZlsY7MOh6Nc/uk-to-build-advanced-metrology-laboratory £25 million expansion of National Physical Laboratory is part of a £600 million technology

£25 million expansion of National Physical Laboratory is part of a £600 million technology]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/uk-to-build-advanced-metrology-laboratory Douglas McCormick 2013-02-08T22:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/uk-to-build-advanced-metrology-laboratory http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/W-csI9yMbWw/us-greenhouse-gas-emissions-at-eighteenyear-low They are nearing their 1990 level, the baseline for Kyoto Protocol reductions

They are nearing their 1990 level, the baseline for Kyoto Protocol reductions]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/us-greenhouse-gas-emissions-at-eighteenyear-low Bill Sweet 2013-02-07T21:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/us-greenhouse-gas-emissions-at-eighteenyear-low http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/-OTikvpd8K8/ohio-state-gets-a-bead-on-cleaner-coalfired-power Can coal combustion reactors strip the pricey oxygen purification step out of oxyfuel power generation?

Can coal combustion reactors strip the pricey oxygen purification step out of oxyfuel power generation?]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:02:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/clean-coal/ohio-state-gets-a-bead-on-cleaner-coalfired-power Peter Fairley 2013-02-05T18:02:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/clean-coal/ohio-state-gets-a-bead-on-cleaner-coalfired-power http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/E6Qy433q9ig/energy-secretary-chus-parting-salvo His long farewell letter is as interesting for what it leaves unsaid as for what it says

His long farewell letter is as interesting for what it leaves unsaid as for what it says]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:11:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/policy/energy-secretary-chus-parting-salvo Bill Sweet 2013-02-05T16:11:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/policy/energy-secretary-chus-parting-salvo http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/Wl_Uch2yJns/sunny-job-growth Photovoltaics are generating employment as well as electricity

Photovoltaics are generating employment as well as electricity]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/renewables/sunny-job-growth Prachi Patel 2013-01-29T18:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/renewables/sunny-job-growth http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/2ZF6U0Uu4TU/plugging-in-to-plant-roots Marsh grasses can power small fuel cells

Marsh grasses can power small fuel cells]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:15:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/environment/plugging-in-to-plant-roots Lucas Laursen 2013-01-29T14:15:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/environment/plugging-in-to-plant-roots http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/6Dp79eqckxc/laser-eyes-spy-a-big-melt-in-the-arctic Airborne altimeters yield a disturbing picture of polar ice loss

Airborne altimeters yield a disturbing picture of polar ice loss]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/environment/laser-eyes-spy-a-big-melt-in-the-arctic Dave Levitan 2013-01-28T16:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/environment/laser-eyes-spy-a-big-melt-in-the-arctic http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/k0k8a8MnLFQ/a-different-kind-of-nuclear-winter-steam-from-cooling-towers-spawns-snowfall Cold air mixes with hot water vapor, yielding downwind snow plume

Cold air mixes with hot water vapor, yielding downwind snow plume]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:13:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/a-different-kind-of-nuclear-winter-steam-from-cooling-towers-spawns-snowfall Dave Levitan 2013-01-23T20:13:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/nuclear/a-different-kind-of-nuclear-winter-steam-from-cooling-towers-spawns-snowfall http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/5xn8hpMgMRg/artificial-donutshaped-island-will-store-belgian-offshore-wind-power Pumped water storage will help the country move away from nuclear energy.

Pumped water storage will help the country move away from nuclear energy.]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/wind/artificial-donutshaped-island-will-store-belgian-offshore-wind-power Dave Levitan 2013-01-17T20:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/wind/artificial-donutshaped-island-will-store-belgian-offshore-wind-power http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/1iDi-8JDumA/sandy-and-the-utilities Power companies' post-storm performance was arguably good--which is not to minimize problems

Power companies' post-storm performance was arguably good--which is not to minimize problems]]> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:35:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/the-smarter-grid/sandy-and-the-utilities Bill Sweet 2013-01-03T14:35:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/the-smarter-grid/sandy-and-the-utilities http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/5jkTovJvxdY/2012-a-very-big-year-in-energy The United States, with real prospects of achieving energy independence, has a big economic edge

The United States, with real prospects of achieving energy independence, has a big economic edge]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:51:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/fossil-fuels/2012-a-very-big-year-in-energy Bill Sweet 2012-12-31T16:51:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/fossil-fuels/2012-a-very-big-year-in-energy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/mLody5BQ3Qg/kerry-and-climate Choice of new U.S. Secretary of State could affect policy

Choice of new U.S. Secretary of State could affect policy]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:06:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/policy/kerry-and-climate Bill Sweet 2012-12-31T16:06:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/policy/kerry-and-climate http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/pwOzHE1tYn8/green-energy-tech-at-years-end 2012 was not a good year, and 2013 is not likely to be better

2012 was not a good year, and 2013 is not likely to be better]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 22:35:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/green-energy-tech-at-years-end Bill Sweet 2012-12-28T22:35:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/green-energy-tech-at-years-end http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/z_CNRK21nXc/2012-renewable-energy-recap-renewables-reality-check This year saw some of our big plans and potential coming into their own, though tinged with hints of the difficulties involved with renewable scale-up.

This year saw some of our big plans and potential coming into their own, though tinged with hints of the difficulties involved with renewable scale-up.]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:10:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/2012-renewable-energy-recap-renewables-reality-check Dave Levitan 2012-12-21T20:10:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/2012-renewable-energy-recap-renewables-reality-check http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/GOE4qz0ZRnA/personal-environmental-monitors-bigpicture-data A UCSD team piloting pocket-size environmental sensors is discovering surprising things about pollution, and about how people interact.

A UCSD team piloting pocket-size environmental sensors is discovering surprising things about pollution, and about how people interact.]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:13:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/personal-environmental-monitors-bigpicture-data Douglas McCormick 2012-12-21T19:13:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/personal-environmental-monitors-bigpicture-data http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/wR3JpOBPHPY/study-suggests-999-percent-renewables-is-feasible-and-costeffective Models show smart combination of wind, solar, and storage could retain high reliability

Models show smart combination of wind, solar, and storage could retain high reliability]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:04:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/study-suggests-999-percent-renewables-is-feasible-and-costeffective Dave Levitan 2012-12-19T19:04:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/study-suggests-999-percent-renewables-is-feasible-and-costeffective http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/wt7uP_CCIyo/exabyte-problem-climate-scientists-grapple-with-a-deluge-of-data As improved sensors generate massive amounts of information, scientists must figure out how to analyze it.

As improved sensors generate massive amounts of information, scientists must figure out how to analyze it.]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:46:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/exabyte-problem-climate-scientists-grapple-with-a-deluge-of-data Dave Levitan 2012-12-10T20:46:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/exabyte-problem-climate-scientists-grapple-with-a-deluge-of-data http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/JslDIIP4siE/antifossil-divestment-campaign-gets-traction Goal may be misguided, but political effect could be benign

Goal may be misguided, but political effect could be benign]]> Sat, 08 Dec 2012 20:38:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/antifossil-divestment-campaign-gets-traction Bill Sweet 2012-12-08T20:38:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/antifossil-divestment-campaign-gets-traction http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumEnergy/~3/ANLkhs0e-SY/eggshells-for-energy-storage Researchers hope to improve supercapacitors using chicken-egg shells

Researchers hope to improve supercapacitors using chicken-egg shells]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:18:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/green-tech/fuel-cells/eggshells-for-energy-storage Neil Savage 2012-12-07T21:18:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/green-tech/fuel-cells/eggshells-for-energy-storage