Dec 07 Watch Philadelphia Adjusts as Manufacturing Fades In part one of the Patchwork Nation series examining communities across the U.S., Ray Suarez looks at Philadelphia's shift from a city of skilled blue-collar workers to one where just 1 in 20 workers makes things for a living. Continue watching
Oct 15 Solar Energy as Competitive Sport Green technology can take many forms, be it in eco-friendly light bulbs, hybrid cars, or wind turbines. It can even take the form of homework, as in the case of students competing in the Department of Energy's "Solar Decathlon."… Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch Better Storage Options Sought as Wind, Sun Power Catch on Tom Bearden reports on new innovations that would allow for better storage of electricity generated by the wind and sun. Continue watching
Apr 14 Watch Solar Energy Industry Maintains Footing Amid Recession Amid the economic slump, there may be a silver lining for solar energy businesses that have withstood the recession so far. NewsHour special correspondent Spencer Michels reports. Continue watching
Oct 06 Watch School in India Teaches Women to Improve Lives, Towns The Barefoot College in northern India teaches women skills to bring solar power to their villages and to manage the energy system in rural areas. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on the philosophy behind the school and its unusual approach… Continue watching