Engineering a Better Future: Building an Alternative to our “Culture of Stuff”
Manufacturing prioritizes making more things, and making them faster. Instead of supporting a culture of stuff, engineers can prioritize real innovation.
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Protecting Your Digital Privacy: Tips for How to Safeguard Your Information
Land Not Needed: Why we should go big on rooftop solar
In the debate about how much rooftop solar owners should be paid for the electricity they generate, some of the most important benefits usually get left out. From helping to protect land and fragile ecosystems to conserving water, and from improving local resilience against outages to accelerating the decarbonization of our energy sector, rooftop solar is a crucial tool for mitigating and adapting to global warming.
Are you breathing polluted air? How to see if you live near toxic industrial facilities
Industrial facilities across the country emit toxic air pollution that can affect the health of nearby residents. Here's a guide on how to find out if your community is at risk, using the EPA's Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) website.
Pennsylvania looks to join the Zero-Emission Vehicle program, expanding access to electric vehicles.
Thirteen states have joined the ZEV program, cleaning the air while accelerating deployment of zero-emission vehicles. Who’s next?
Drilling for heat: The future of geothermal
Geothermal energy holds enormous promise for decarbonization. A recent National Renewable Energy Laboratory webinar gave me insight into why that is.
Community bulk power can bring cleaner, cheaper power to more Americans
How can U.S. communities secure cheaper, cleaner electricity for their residents? Community bulk power can help.
Electric buildings: Replacing fossil fuels for the public good
Burning oil and gas inside releases climate pollution that damages the environment and air pollution that damages our health. Running buildings on electricity is more efficient, cleaner and safer.
Offshore wind: An abundant source of renewable energy for America
Every coastal region in the U.S. has abundant offshore wind resources. The technology is proven and in widespread use around the world. And many states are poised to take advantage of their potential. Offshore wind will be a crucial piece of a future powered by 100% renewable energy.
A new backup plan: Why it’s time to replace standby generators with batteries
Back-up generators emit greenhouse gases and toxic gases, harming the environment and our health. Back-up batteries don't. We need policies nationwide that will make batteries the easy choice for homeowners.