Editor’s Note: This story is part of a partnership between Peril and Promise and Rewire. By Alauna Yust Until recently, I had never thought much about where my clothing came from or how it was made. A proud bargain shopper,…
From our partners at Cyberchase: Hacker has finally captured those Earth kids on the Wreaker! Before he can decide what to do next, an alarm goes off…the Wreaker is out of fuel! He lands on the nearest cybersite, Ekardia, an…
An innovative start-up is targeting a low-tech problem with high-tech solutions. With about 70% of New York City’s greenhouse gas emissions coming from its buildings, for Donnel Baird, the solution is simple: bring clean energy to those who need it…
Morocco says it wants to be the Saudi Arabia of solar energy. Its flagship project is a first-of-its-kind, $9-billion energy plant called Noor, meaning "light" in Arabic, and the size of the city of Paris.
Imagine that it’s a bone-chilling 35 degrees outside, yet it’s a comfy 70 degrees inside your home...and the heat isn’t on! That’s the beauty of a “Passive House,” a home with an airtight design that uses 85-90% less energy than…
An innovative start-up is targeting a low-tech problem with high-tech solutions. With about 70% of New York City’s greenhouse gas emissions coming from its buildings, for Donnel Baird, the solution is simple: bring clean energy to those who need it…
Imagine that it’s a bone-chilling 35 degrees outside, yet it’s a comfy 70 degrees inside your home...and the heat isn’t on! That’s the beauty of a “Passive House,” a home with an airtight design that uses 85-90% less energy than…
From our partners at MetroFocus, a look at sustainable farming.
Cyberchase introduces concept of alternative energy to young children in new episode.
Alysia Reiner is transforming the way we think about fashion by turning trash into treasure.
The plummeting price of solar panels has led to a boom of customers and solar industry jobs. What does it mean for the evolution of utility companies? William Brangham reports.
When it comes to renewable energy, Hawaii stands out, with 15 percent of the state's power coming from solar and wind. Now, the state may be pioneering another renewable form of energy: ocean waves. NewsHour Weekend's Megan Thompson visited a…