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Tag: Energy
How Do Solar Panels and Solar Energy Work?
If you need a primer on how solar energy and solar panels work, read on.
Elon Musk is the Newest Target of Fake News
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is the newest target of conservative think tank fake news.
Wave Energy Converter Prize is Awarded to AquaHarmonics
The recent announcement of the recipient of the Wave Energy Prize marks another step toward global disruption of the reliance on fossil fuels.
A Solar-Plus-Storage Startup Focuses on Optimizing the Battery
Swell Energy’s EnergyShield combines rooftop solar and lithium-ion batteries from its partners, plus an energy management system.
Phoenix and Blacksburg Top 2015 Mayors’ Climate Protection Awards
Phoenix, Arizona and Blacksburg, Virginia top this year’s list of the top green cities according to the US Conference of Mayors (USCM). The Mayors’ Climate Protection Awards honor cities for innovative … [Read full article]
Our Epic Future: Which Energy Future Will You Choose?
The recent drop in gas prices in the US, while a boon to consumers, is no indication of the viability or longevity of fossil fuels, and continuing to bet on … [Read full article]
ExxonMobil Says Goodbye To Russian Arctic Oil Well (Part 1)
You may well ask why PlanetSave, a blog usually dedicated to positive developments and actions to save the earth, is reporting news about ExxonMobil and a Russian arctic oil well. … [Read full article]
What Is Climate Change? (VIDEO)
Remember the difference between weather and climate? We know what happens when the weather changes—it’s obvious. Climate is another story. Read on. When it rains, you put on a raincoat … [Read full article]
Weather And Climate — Similarities & Differences
Weather and climate are similar but different. For the most part, they are very distinct phenomena. Below, we talk about the weather first, and then delve into the climate. Weather We measure … [Read full article]
Proposed EPA Carbon Rules (cartoon)
Looks like a comment on today’s EPA carbon rule, but we do hope you’ll notice that this cartoon is seven years old. Thanks to the artist and the University of … [Read full article]
National Climate Assessment Pulls No Punches About US Options
(All figures are from the 2014 National Climate Assessment draft.) Later today (Tuesday, May 6), at 8 a.m. EDT, the National Climate Assessment and Development Advisory Committee of experts meets … [Read full article]
Review: The Long Shadow Of Chernobyl
Though we try to keep a very positive focus here, PlanetSave isn’t just a blog about the wonders of the natural world and the glory of Mankind’s inventions. It also … [Read full article]