Energy and Climate Change

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In Finland, people get prizes for their unwanted textiles

In the quest for a more sustainable future, the Finnish city of Lahti has taken a remarkable step with an innovative pilot program called the Textile Deposit scheme. This incentivized recycling program aims to encourage locals to actively sort and recycle their textile waste instead of sending it to the landfill.

Baseload Power Doesn’t Make Sense Any More

The compelling complaint about baseload power is that while it did save money in the past, it doesn’t any more. Sun and wind are cheaper than this “cheap” power source, AND backup battery power is cheaper than the backup plants needed for baseload power.

Turning sawdust into high-value green biochemicals

A company uses ultrasound to turn low-value bio-waste into useful chemicals for a range of applications

NorthWestern CEO talks green energy at economics seminar

Contrary to depictions in the media, Bird said, NorthWestern Energy has a diverse energy portfolio including about a third of it from natural gas and coal, another third from wind and solar energy and a third from hydroelectric sources.

Car-Free Arizona Suburb Gains Residents – This Arizona neighborhood doesn’t let you own a car. Here’s what it’s like to live there

The project, dubbed Culdesac, offers EV rentals, free light rail passes, and other perks instead of private parking.

America’s biggest universal basic mobility experiment is taking place in L.A.

Next City looks at early data behind a “mobility wallet” pilot program that is giving South L.A. residents $150 per month to spend on a menu of transportation options.

Researchers have found a way to overcome the challenges that befall EVs in hot and cold conditions

This system, called e-Thermal bank, is separate from the main EV battery and combines a chemical heat pump with microwave energy to produce heating or cooling on demand.

The case for four-color traffic signals – (Why not Roundabouts instead?)

What the team found was that even with foot traffic present, the general flow still improved for both vehicles and pedestrians by over 25 percent.

Find Out How Much Your State Would Benefit From Cutting Car Travel

A new calculator demonstrates the power of VMT reduction in just a few clicks — and helps advocates fight for policies to make it possible.

Stumped by Heat Pumps?

Our in-house physics whiz explains how a heat pump can warm your home without burning fossil fuels.