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Cracking Open the Sun. At Last.

A single minute of sunlight striking the earth provides enough energy to meet the needs of everyone on the planet for a year. Which means that a day of sunlight provides 1,440 years of power. We just don't harvest that power very ...READ»

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TEDxOilSpill Event to Bring Together Renewable Energy, Ocean Experts

The inspiring lecture series tackles the unfolding oil-spill disaster.READ»

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Innovation Wednesday: On the Road with the Fast 50

Despite the amazing panoramic views in our new office, we still get the occasional case of skyscraper fever and have to hit the road. This year we took along winners of the Fast 50. The idea behind what we dubbed the Fast 50 ...READ»

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SolarMagic Raises Solar Panel Efficiency by 20%

Solar panels suffer from being an imperfect tech, and differences between the quality of each individual cell can even affect how efficiently the whole thing works. Enter National Semiconductor, with smart solar optimizer chips.The ...READ»

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Forget Grassroots Environmentalism; Branson's Carbon War Room Is Taking Charge

You know the green movement has hit the big time when flashy investors start getting involved. Earlier today we learned that George Soros is investing $1 billion in clean energy, and now comes word that the Carbon War Room, a ...READ»

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Wal-Mart Launches Solar Power Project

Wal-Mart unveiled plans to purchase solar power for 22 Wal-Mart stores, including Sam's Clubs and a distribution center in Hawaii and California (as part of a pilot project to determine solar power viability for Wal-Mart). The total ...READ»

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The Solar Industry Gains Ground

At a time of economic pain and planetary peril, a renewable global powerhouse takes shape. Just when we need it most.READ»