http://spectrum.ieee.org/green-tech IEEE Spectrum Green Tech channel recent content http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/hhEK8gTbUJI/is-obama-delivering-on-environmental-policy And what has been the role of grassrooots activism? ]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 04:35:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/is-obama-delivering-on-environmental-policy Bill Sweet 2013-05-22T04:35:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/is-obama-delivering-on-environmental-policy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/QExtiYYCwts/nanoscale-peak-at-lithiumair-batteries-promise-better-electric-vehicles Ten times better charging capacity of Lithium-air batteries over the Li-ion variety just got a little closer

Ten times better charging capacity of Lithium-air batteries over the Li-ion variety just got a little closer]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 18:22:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/advanced-cars/nanoscale-peak-at-lithiumair-batteries-promise-better-electric-vehicles Dexter Johnson 2013-05-14T18:22:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/advanced-cars/nanoscale-peak-at-lithiumair-batteries-promise-better-electric-vehicles http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/hSSlPglgpyg/consumer-group-battery-expert-question-faa-dreamliner-decision FlyersRights’ consultant concerned about Boeing’s fix

FlyersRights’ consultant concerned about Boeing’s fix]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 15:45:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/aviation/consumer-group-battery-expert-question-faa-dreamliner-decision Mark Anderson 2013-05-10T15:45:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/aviation/consumer-group-battery-expert-question-faa-dreamliner-decision http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/ddSjzkhSUn4/the-future-of-the-assembly-line The assembly line was invented 100 years ago. It’s time to invent the disassembly line

The assembly line was invented 100 years ago. It’s time to invent the disassembly line]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 18:48:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/innovation/the-future-of-the-assembly-line Steven Cherry 2013-05-09T18:48:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/innovation/the-future-of-the-assembly-line http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/RUm13R4GyTc/silver-nanoparticles-boost-polymer-solar-cells-commercial-potential Korean researchers acheive record power-conversion efficiency in plasmonic polymer solar cells

Korean researchers acheive record power-conversion efficiency in plasmonic polymer solar cells]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 18:31:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/solar/silver-nanoparticles-boost-polymer-solar-cells-commercial-potential Dexter Johnson 2013-05-07T18:31:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/solar/silver-nanoparticles-boost-polymer-solar-cells-commercial-potential http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/5csM3al32Hc/dreamliner-okayed-for-flight-in-us-but-battery-faces-scrutiny Public hearings over the 787 battery fires answer—and raise—questions

Public hearings over the 787 battery fires answer—and raise—questions]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:03:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/aviation/dreamliner-okayed-for-flight-in-us-but-battery-faces-scrutiny Mark Anderson 2013-04-26T20:03:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/aviation/dreamliner-okayed-for-flight-in-us-but-battery-faces-scrutiny http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/8OF1zTY-prs/boeing-787-dreamliner-to-be-cleared-for-liftoff The FAA is reported to be satisfied with Boeing's fix for its lithium-ion battery problem

The FAA is reported to be satisfied with Boeing's fix for its lithium-ion battery problem]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:03:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/aviation/boeing-787-dreamliner-to-be-cleared-for-liftoff Philip E. Ross 2013-04-19T20:03:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/aviation/boeing-787-dreamliner-to-be-cleared-for-liftoff http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/G39wazHe1b8/a-new-nanorod-capacitor-has-high-energy-and-high-power-density A new capacitor formed of mangnaese dioxide nanorods combines the best of capacitors and batteries

A new capacitor formed of mangnaese dioxide nanorods combines the best of capacitors and batteries]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:45:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/a-new-nanorod-capacitor-has-high-energy-and-high-power-density Dexter Johnson 2013-04-18T18:45:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/a-new-nanorod-capacitor-has-high-energy-and-high-power-density http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/cmOeDKaiN2M/whats-next-for-3d-printing-car-bodies Canadian start-up Urbee takes 2500 hours to print a car body that has only 40 parts

Canadian start-up Urbee takes 2500 hours to print a car body that has only 40 parts]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:28:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/start-ups/whats-next-for-3d-printing-car-bodies Steven Cherry 2013-04-15T20:28:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/start-ups/whats-next-for-3d-printing-car-bodies http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/6yht14aUwjs/silicon-carbide-ready-to-run-the-rails Mitsubishi is showing that silicon carbide electronics can bring big power savings to underground trains

Mitsubishi is showing that silicon carbide electronics can bring big power savings to underground trains]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/devices/silicon-carbide-ready-to-run-the-rails John Boyd 2013-04-11T04:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/devices/silicon-carbide-ready-to-run-the-rails http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/43i5qzy6ZRM/can-cars-keep-their-cool-even-at-100-miles-per-gallon A look at the top tech cars of 2013 with car critic Lawrence Ulrich

A look at the top tech cars of 2013 with car critic Lawrence Ulrich]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:30:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/green-tech/advanced-cars/can-cars-keep-their-cool-even-at-100-miles-per-gallon Steven Cherry 2013-03-29T20:30:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/green-tech/advanced-cars/can-cars-keep-their-cool-even-at-100-miles-per-gallon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/r-z91xs4XM8/nanoparticles-combined-with-light-reverses-rusting Discovery that light can switch the oxidation state from an oxide to a metallic state could alter a multitude of industrial processes

Discovery that light can switch the oxidation state from an oxide to a metallic state could alter a multitude of industrial processes]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanoparticles-combined-with-light-reverses-rusting Dexter Johnson 2013-03-29T19:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanoparticles-combined-with-light-reverses-rusting http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/fYPpw_ixk8o/graphene-hybrid-material-lithium-ion-battery-powered-vehicles Nano-scale ribbons made of vanadium oxide and graphene produce cathodes with both high energy and power density

Nano-scale ribbons made of vanadium oxide and graphene produce cathodes with both high energy and power density]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:08:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/graphene-hybrid-material-lithium-ion-battery-powered-vehicles Dexter Johnson 2013-03-28T04:08:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/graphene-hybrid-material-lithium-ion-battery-powered-vehicles http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/yRoxCUDF8Ww/nanowires-could-enable-solar-cells-to-surpass-the-shockleyqueisser-limit Researchers discover that nanowires can concentrate incoming light up to 15 times the normal intensity

Researchers discover that nanowires can concentrate incoming light up to 15 times the normal intensity]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/solar/nanowires-could-enable-solar-cells-to-surpass-the-shockleyqueisser-limit Dexter Johnson 2013-03-26T19:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/solar/nanowires-could-enable-solar-cells-to-surpass-the-shockleyqueisser-limit http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/QhFiKT17IRA/with-better-software-office-buildings-can-cut-energy-use-by-30-percent A Techwise Conversation with BuildingIQ CEO Mike Zimmerman

A Techwise Conversation with BuildingIQ CEO Mike Zimmerman]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:36:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/test-and-measurement/with-better-software-office-buildings-can-cut-energy-use-by-30-percent Steven Cherry 2013-03-12T13:36:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/test-and-measurement/with-better-software-office-buildings-can-cut-energy-use-by-30-percent http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/68lxoAGKmSw/potential-hazards-at-both-ends-of-the-lithiumion-life-cycle Battery recycling is a delicate business

Battery recycling is a delicate business]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:52:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/green-tech/fuel-cells/potential-hazards-at-both-ends-of-the-lithiumion-life-cycle Mark Anderson 2013-03-01T16:52:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/green-tech/fuel-cells/potential-hazards-at-both-ends-of-the-lithiumion-life-cycle http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/I3C9ZFftLeI/graphene-can-create-hot-carrier-cells-for-photovoltaics With graphene capable of producing multiple electrons from one photon its high-energy conversion in PVs is assured

With graphene capable of producing multiple electrons from one photon its high-energy conversion in PVs is assured]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:20:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/solar/graphene-can-create-hot-carrier-cells-for-photovoltaics Dexter Johnson 2013-02-26T19:20:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/solar/graphene-can-create-hot-carrier-cells-for-photovoltaics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/ZlLjgH76484/carbon-nanotubebased-thin-film-creates-hybrid-organicsilicon-solar-cells Higher conversion efficiency with lower manufacturing costs for PVs, together in one package

Higher conversion efficiency with lower manufacturing costs for PVs, together in one package]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:48:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/solar/carbon-nanotubebased-thin-film-creates-hybrid-organicsilicon-solar-cells Dexter Johnson 2013-02-21T19:48:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/solar/carbon-nanotubebased-thin-film-creates-hybrid-organicsilicon-solar-cells http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/TZGjtWfOQVg/electric-car-driving-lessons-from-elon-musk-and-the-new-york-times Think of reviewer John Broder as a novice driver, and it all starts to make sense

Think of reviewer John Broder as a novice driver, and it all starts to make sense]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:48:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/green-tech/advanced-cars/electric-car-driving-lessons-from-elon-musk-and-the-new-york-times Tekla Perry 2013-02-20T21:48:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/green-tech/advanced-cars/electric-car-driving-lessons-from-elon-musk-and-the-new-york-times http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/CxPWXPP1M-4/quantum-dots-demonstrate-a-new-wrinkle-in-enabling-highefficiency-photovoltaics Quantum dots self assemble on nanowires in precise location to maximize photoluminescence

Quantum dots self assemble on nanowires in precise location to maximize photoluminescence]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:04:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/quantum-dots-demonstrate-a-new-wrinkle-in-enabling-highefficiency-photovoltaics Dexter Johnson 2013-02-12T20:04:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/quantum-dots-demonstrate-a-new-wrinkle-in-enabling-highefficiency-photovoltaics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/IoWFxVOsppQ/nanoantenna-arrays-may-yield-ultraefficient-solar-devices Atomic layer deposition process enables nano-arrays theoretically capable of 70-percent efficency

Atomic layer deposition process enables nano-arrays theoretically capable of 70-percent efficency]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:10:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanoantenna-arrays-may-yield-ultraefficient-solar-devices Dexter Johnson 2013-02-06T05:10:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanoantenna-arrays-may-yield-ultraefficient-solar-devices http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/Gk9fEqpGWlY/nanoparticles-of-silicon-and-water-makes-hydrogen-gas-in-an-instant Shrinking silicon nanoparticles down to 10 nanometers speeds up hydrogen gas production

Shrinking silicon nanoparticles down to 10 nanometers speeds up hydrogen gas production]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanoparticles-of-silicon-and-water-makes-hydrogen-gas-in-an-instant Dexter Johnson 2013-01-31T21:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanoparticles-of-silicon-and-water-makes-hydrogen-gas-in-an-instant http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/12QH6Ob20Kc/simon-hauger-revs-up-high-schools-with-car-projects Simon Hauger helps inner-city high schoolers build cars and start businesses

Simon Hauger helps inner-city high schoolers build cars and start businesses]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:31:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/profiles/simon-hauger-revs-up-high-schools-with-car-projects David Schneider 2013-01-30T16:31:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/profiles/simon-hauger-revs-up-high-schools-with-car-projects http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/bQkiZtSMH0w/planetsolars-christian-ochsenbein-sails-the-seas-on-sunshine Christian Ochsenbein was the engineer on board the only solar boat to circumnavigate the globe

Christian Ochsenbein was the engineer on board the only solar boat to circumnavigate the globe]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:27:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/profiles/planetsolars-christian-ochsenbein-sails-the-seas-on-sunshine Ariel Bleicher 2013-01-30T14:27:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/profiles/planetsolars-christian-ochsenbein-sails-the-seas-on-sunshine http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/GulvhxlJlug/weeding-out-flawed-solar-cells-before-theyre-manufactured Innovative optical furnace stresses silicon wafers with heat to find micro-cracks

Innovative optical furnace stresses silicon wafers with heat to find micro-cracks]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:23:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/weeding-out-flawed-solar-cells-before-theyre-manufactured Douglas McCormick 2013-01-23T21:23:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/weeding-out-flawed-solar-cells-before-theyre-manufactured http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/1Sl0anDrex4/boeings-batteryfire-blues Did engineers work too hard to lighten the batteries of the Boeing 787?

Did engineers work too hard to lighten the batteries of the Boeing 787?]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:32:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/aviation/boeings-batteryfire-blues Philip E. Ross 2013-01-18T05:32:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/aviation/boeings-batteryfire-blues http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/i5W0D8nvFSA/graphene-still-trying-to-replace-ito-in-organic-solar-cells Two years after a MIT research team showed how graphene could replace ITO in photovoltaics, another MIT team does it

Two years after a MIT research team showed how graphene could replace ITO in photovoltaics, another MIT team does it]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:19:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/graphene-still-trying-to-replace-ito-in-organic-solar-cells Dexter Johnson 2013-01-04T20:19:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/graphene-still-trying-to-replace-ito-in-organic-solar-cells http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/eYVUlfAWN_U/ford-to-offer-software-fix-in-recall-of-fusion-and-escape-vehicles Flawed cooling system design believed to be source of 12 vehicle fires to date

Flawed cooling system design believed to be source of 12 vehicle fires to date]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:19:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/green-tech/advanced-cars/ford-to-offer-software-fix-in-recall-of-fusion-and-escape-vehicles Robert N. Charette 2012-12-13T21:19:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/green-tech/advanced-cars/ford-to-offer-software-fix-in-recall-of-fusion-and-escape-vehicles http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/RUPkqQte3cQ/nanostructure-material-makes-organic-solar-cells-175-percent-more-efficient-in-lab Plasmonic cavity design reduces manufacturing costs and dramatically increases energy efficiency

Plasmonic cavity design reduces manufacturing costs and dramatically increases energy efficiency]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:27:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanostructure-material-makes-organic-solar-cells-175-percent-more-efficient-in-lab Dexter Johnson 2012-12-13T20:27:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanostructure-material-makes-organic-solar-cells-175-percent-more-efficient-in-lab http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~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 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/7k1zzJkfRh8/man-in-the-machine A new book sees big data as mostly good, a little scary, and full of people

A new book sees big data as mostly good, a little scary, and full of people]]> Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:13:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/geek-life/profiles/man-in-the-machine Sue Karlin 2012-12-06T15:13:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/geek-life/profiles/man-in-the-machine http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumGreenTech/~3/Lu5IXFaI48Q/the-buzz-this-week-about-rising-sea-levels A reading guide for the perplexed

A reading guide for the perplexed]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:20:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/the-buzz-this-week-about-rising-sea-levels Bill Sweet 2012-11-30T11:20:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/environment/the-buzz-this-week-about-rising-sea-levels