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Boston GreenFest Returns In-Person

Jul 30, 2021 09:31AM

Boston GreenFest is back from noon to 6 p.m., August 20 to 22, 2021 for three phenomenal days in-person on the Rose Kennedy Greenway near Rings Fountain.

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Wind turbines in water off coast
Offshore Wind Power Gaining Momentum

May 28, 2021 09:30AM

With technological advances, falling costs, increased interest, the ability to relieve carbon dependency and the tremendous economic potential, offshore wind energy holds great promise.

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Geothermal plant
The Benefits of Renewable Geothermal Energy

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

Despite its enormous potential, geothermal energy supplied just 0.4 percent of U.S. electricity in 2019.

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Luminescent solar concentrator textile
New Fabric Generates Solar Energy

Dec 30, 2020 09:30AM

Scientists have developed a material that works like a luminescent solar concentrator for producing energy directly where needed that can be applied to textiles.

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Solar Panels
Discarded Solar Panels Result in Toxic Pollution

Oct 30, 2020 09:30AM

As millions of metric tons of solar panel waste containing lead are projected in the coming years, groups are working ensure proper recycling protocols are in place.

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Hydroelectric Generator
Not All Hydroelectric Generators are Created Equal

Aug 31, 2020 09:30AM

A study that analyzed the climate impacts of hydropower generation facilities found that while many release almost no greenhouse gases, some can be worse than burning fossil fuels.

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Rainfall Generate Electricity
Generating Electricity from Rain

May 29, 2020 09:30AM

A high voltage can be generated from raindrops using a field-effect, transistor-style structure, reports a new study.

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Thermoelectric Heat to Electricity
Hot Power: Heat Converted into Electricity

May 29, 2020 09:30AM

Researchers have found how the thermoelectric effect, or converting temperature differences into electricity, can be best used to power small, flexible devices.

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Clean Energy Growth Trend Upended

Apr 30, 2020 12:16PM

The widespread layoffs in clean energy risk derailing an industry that was leading the country in job creation, and Massachusetts is among the hardest hit states.

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Time’s Up: Renewable Energy Should Speed Progress

Dec 30, 2019 09:30AM

The International Energy Agency predicts that renewable energy will surpass coal as the world’s leading source of electricity by 2030.

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