Water-gel-based solar devices -- artificial leaves -- can act like solar cells to produce electricity.
A study at the University of Liverpool has uncovered the substance's ability to store carbon dioxide and speed up particular chemical reactions.
EPA is contributing $6 million to the International Project for Clean Cookstoves in order to help prevent exposure to indoor smoke from cooking fires.
The city of Cleveland's mayor is one of more than 1,000 mayors who have signed an agreement to lower carbon dioxide emissions by 7 percent by 2012.
Cyclone Power Technologies' WHE/Generation system converts waste heat to mechanical power and electricity.
Spanish energy group Endesa has signed an agreement with Nissan to set up a network of recharge points for electric cars.
Photographing glaciers, valuing natural ecosystems, and establishing a seed vault are a few of the innovations created by this year's Heinz Family Foundation awardees.
The Securities and Exchange Commission's guidance on disclosing water risks most likely will increase the costs of doing business.
After three years of litigation, the Evansville Greenway & Remediation Trust will be able to clean up lead and PCBs. Gas and electric and coal companies will be paying the bill.
The world's largest offshore wind farm opened in Britain on Thursday, as part of the government's bid to reduce the carbon emissions that drive climate change.
The Global Energy Model is the first universal plan to energize developing nations with clean and renewable power.
Four East Tennessee homes completed this month showcase how scientific research can make dramatic changes in the cost of heating and cooling our homes.
Anywhere people are walking dogs can be a source of heat and light by introducing a methane digester into the equation.
A remediation technology innovator, Stephen Koenigsberg is being recognized for his work in the field, his responsibilities, and volunteerism.
An Agricultural Research Service study found that spoilage Lactobacilli may have an application in treating textile wastewater.
ExxonMobil will provide underwater equipment to the Marine Well Containment Company for use by BP in the Gulf of Mexico.
Using an international collaboration, the newly formed federation will promote best practices and expects to accelerate smart grid deployment around the world.
University of Michigan-led researchers will examine current climate, land use, precipitation and water governance patterns and then combine the data with climate change models to forecast possible effects.
University of Southern California computer scientists have found a way to combine smartphone resources with a novel application that allows the phones' users to help monitor air quality.
The consulting firm invited thought leaders to six major conferences and developed recommendations for overcoming barriers to water reuse.