Solar cells are an increasingly important source of renewable energy, but there’s still room for improvement. Stanford engineers have now developed a pyramid-shaped lens that can focus sunlight from ...

Austin architect Peter Pfeiffer had a problem. His clients like the idea of tapping Mother Nature's sun and wind to generate their own electricity. It's a romantic notion that is quickly dashed by ...

When I was in elementary school, my teacher taught our class about the food pyramid and the importance of a balanced, healthy diet. If we were going to grow up to be big and strong, we needed to eat ...

As the focus on a transition to renewable energy intensifies, wind farms are being touted as an optimal way to produce electricity. Wind energy is emissions-free (once the turbines are up and running) ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

The Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI) is a competition that challenges entrants to think outside the box to create functional yet beautiful renewable energy generation facilities. First prize has ...