To prepare for expected flooding of the countryside due to global warming, Dutch architects are designing a “climate-proof” prototype city that can rise along with the average sea level.
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Harnessing Light At Russia’s Pulkovo Airport
An expansion of St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport will not only provide vast interior vistas from all levels, but also save energy costs via natural lighting and passive solar features.
Living Large: Green Megaprojects Of The Future
A look at some green building designs for large communities that caught our attention in recent months and may (or may not) become reality in the next several years.
New Honda Electric Car Design Goes Micro
Honda has unveiled a prototype of its Micro Commuter electric car idea, showcasing an urban EV built upon a variable design platform for different uses.
World’s Largest Movable 3D Print Pavilion Opens To Public
DUS Architects of Amsterdam has launched the world’s largest 3D printer, the KamerMaker, which is capable of fabricating room-sized structures from bio-plastic.
Indian EV Maker Reva Opens Ultra-Green Factory
Mahindra Reva will be able to turn out up to 30,000 electric cars at its platinum-certified factory in Bangalore.
Chevy Volt A New Part Of Texas Green Technology Study
The Pecan Street project in Austin, Texas, studying mass deployment of green technologies to residents, adds a group of Chevy Volts to the mix to observe grid impacts.
San Diego Makes Smart City Moves
Smart City San Diego, a collaborative effort including the city and various renewable energy/cleantech stakeholders, has made big strides in the last year.
Wind Power Closes NY Hydrogen Fuel Loop
Hempstead, N.Y., installs a 100-kilowatt wind turbine to run an electrolyzer to generate hydrogen for the Long Island town’s fueling station.
It’s Time To Move Past Ethanol
It’s time, argues EarthTechling columnist Pete Danko, to accept the growing scientific consensus and abandon our wasteful pursuit of ethanol fuels.
The Blame China Game
A group of manufacturers who can’t compete with today’s solar panel prices are seeking to erect trade barriers to make the US a ‘safe market’ for their own more expensive solar panels.
The Solyndra Panic
Environmental Defense Fund offers up thoughts on the current Solydnra bankruptcy issue, noting perspective is needed not to throw out the solar baby with the bathwater.
Green Roof, Greenhouse Makes College Greener
In its latest column with us, one of EDF’s 2011 Climate Corps fellows talks about how she is working with a college to try and make it a greener place to be.
iPad & iPhone Apps For Greening Your Life
Need some help tracking and trimming your environmental impact? Your Apple iPad or iPhone can help you with that – and here’s 5 apps to help get started.