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Finnish Researchers Just Created Edible Protein Virtually Out of Thin Air

This revolutionary procedure is being hailed for virtually creating food out of thin air. The process, which was created by Finnish researchers at the Lappeenranta University of Technology and the VTT...

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Scotland Blows World Away With Wind Power Equal to 118% of Nation’s...

Scotland has just broken a renewable energy record by generating the equivalent of 118% of the nation’s electricity between January and June – solely through wind power. According to analysis provided...

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Goals of Paris Agreement May Be Met Sooner Than Expected

The precipitous drop in costs for renewable energy technology—even from prices a few years ago—means that carbon emissions may decrease faster and hit the targets earlier than those envisioned by the...

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Tesla’s Solar Roof Is Actually Cheaper Than Your Own Roof

Almost 6 months ago, media sources were speculating on the prices of Tesla’s solar roofing tiles – and now, the numbers are in In contrast to the original price tag of $24.50 per square foot that was...

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Wind and Solar Power Has Likely Saved Up to 12,700 American Lives, Study Says

This new study asserts that not only is renewable energy good for the health of the earth – it is also good for human health. The research, which was published in Nature Energy, showed that the...

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Free Solar Panels to Be Installed on 800K Low-income UK Households

Over 800,000 low-income houses in England and Wales are to have free solar panels installed on their rooves over the course of the next five years. The $208 million (£160 million) initiative, which is...

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India Unveils Plan to Bring Electricity to Every Household in 2018

The prime minister of India has just unveiled an ambitious plan to electrify every household in the country by the end of 2018. The $2.5 billion project will provide electricity to the 40 million...

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Catholic Church to Make Record Divestment From Fossil Fuels

Over 40 different Catholic institutions have announced a divestment from fossil fuels, making it the largest Catholic alliance against climate change yet. The post Catholic Church to Make Record...

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Elon Musk Says He Can Fix Puerto Rico’s Energy Crisis

When Elon Musk offered to rebuild Puerto Rican's electrical grid from scratch, the Puerto Rican governor had one response: “Let's talk.” The post Elon Musk Says He Can Fix Puerto Rico’s Energy Crisis...

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Transparent Cells Can Turn Any Glass Surface into Solar Panel–Even Car Windows

This groundbreaking new technology could transform over 540 billion square feet of glass – from phone screens to skyscrapers – into solar panels. The post Transparent Cells Can Turn Any Glass Surface...

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World’s First Hydrogen Fueled Train Creates its Own Power– With Zero Emissions

With water being its only emission, this groundbreaking new transit system emits no pollutants or nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere. The post World’s First Hydrogen Fueled Train Creates its Own...

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Tesla Restores Power to Puerto Rican Children’s Hospital– And That’s Not All

Saying that you CAN do something is not the same as ACTUALLY doing something. Alternative energy company Tesla knows the difference—and they’re actively making good on a promise to restore power to...

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Another Country to Ditch Fossil Fuel Vehicles

Though they are only starting out by ditching state-owned fossil fuel vehicles, privately-owned transportation will come soon after. The post Another Country to Ditch Fossil Fuel Vehicles appeared...

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These Crops Actually Grew 20% Better Thanks to Solar-Powered Greenhouses

These solar-powered greenhouses are not only better for the environment – they actually helped some of the crops grow better than regular greenhouses. The post These Crops Actually Grew 20% Better...

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An “Electric Highway” of 10,000 EV Chargers Will Span Europe in the Next 2 Years

The “electric highway”, which will feature thousands of ultra-fast charging points, will connect seven different European countries from Italy to Norway. The post An “Electric Highway” of 10,000 EV...

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Bacteria-Printed Solar Cells Produce Electricity During Both Day and Night

These biodegradable solar cells aren't just dirt cheap to produce – they also can generate electricity without even being exposed to direct sunlight. The post Bacteria-Printed Solar Cells Produce...

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Google Just Became the Largest Corporate Buyer of Renewable Energy

The record-breaking amount of renewables consumed by the corporate giant makes the “Back to the Future” experiment look like a static shock. The post Google Just Became the Largest Corporate Buyer of...

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Elon Musk’s Record-Breaking Battery Was Just Switched On in Australia

Elon Musk had so much faith in in his company's talent, he was willing to bet big on its success. Luckily, he won the bet. The post Elon Musk’s Record-Breaking Battery Was Just Switched On in Australia...

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London’s Iconic Black Cabs Go Electric

The model's efficiency could save drivers up to £100 per week in fuel costs. The post London’s Iconic Black Cabs Go Electric appeared first on Good News Network.

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Toyota to Open California Power Plant Fueled by Cattle Manure

The plant will harness all of the methane created by farm animals and recycle it into natural energy instead. The post Toyota to Open California Power Plant Fueled by Cattle Manure appeared first on...

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