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May 20, 2015

Energy

Keeping The Lights On With ‘Virtual Power Plants’

Susan Kennedy stops blackouts by storing energy

By Osha Gray Davison May 20, 2015

Energy

Building Smarter Wind Turbines

Eric Loth thinks like the wind

May 20, 2015

Energy

Gassing Up At Home

Chris Hagen has discovered a cheaper, cleaner, convenient alternative to oil

May 20, 2015

Energy

Plastic Waste Could Fuel Your Car One Day

Michael Murray turns trash into transportation

By Mary Beth Griggs May 20, 2015

Energy

A Better Way To Turn Trash Into Gas

Melinda Sims pulls more power from land fills

By Osha Gray Davison May 19, 2015

Energy

A Battery Made From Rhubarb (Sort Of)

Michael Aziz finds alternatives to scarce materials

By Paul Kvinta May 19, 2015

Energy

Building A Safer, Cleaner Nuclear Reactor

Leslie Dewan and Mark Massie are reviving the nuclear dream

By Mary Beth Griggs May 19, 2015

Energy

Freezing Carbon Into Snowflakes

Larry Baxter cleans up after power plants with cryogenics

May 19, 2015

Energy

Harnessing Hydropower From Urban Water Pipes

Gregg Semler turns tiny turbines into mighty generators

By Osha Gray Davison May 19, 2015

Energy

Growing Jet Fuel In The Desert

Alejandro Ríos is developing a sophisticated alternative to crude oil

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Keeping The Lights On With ‘Virtual Power Plants’

Building Smarter Wind Turbines

Gassing Up At Home

Plastic Waste Could Fuel Your Car One Day

A Better Way To Turn Trash Into Gas

A Battery Made From Rhubarb (Sort Of)

Building A Safer, Cleaner Nuclear Reactor

Freezing Carbon Into Snowflakes

Harnessing Hydropower From Urban Water Pipes

Growing Jet Fuel In The Desert