Climate Technology
All Stories
-
![]()
![]()
2 years ago, the bad guys pledged to go good on rainforests. How’d they do?
Asia Pulp and Paper said it would stop cutting down Indonesian forests. Now, green groups say, it has delivered on much of its promises.
-
![Microcapsules containing sodium carbonate solution are suspended on a mesh during carbon dioxide absorption testing. The mesh allows many capsules to be tested at one time while keeping them separated, exposing more of their surface area.]()
![Microcapsules containing sodium carbonate solution are suspended on a mesh during carbon dioxide absorption testing. The mesh allows many capsules to be tested at one time while keeping them separated, exposing more of their surface area.]()
These magic CO2-dissolving capsules want to save the world
Scientists think they've found a new technology for pulling carbon from the air, and it looks like weird fish roe.
-
![]()
![]()
These 3D-printed bricks could replace your AC — except you, Florida
3D-printed bricks that act like air conditioners -- cool new technology for the win!
-
![Wild & Wonderful]()
![Wild & Wonderful]()
Score one for ALEC: West Virginia is first state to repeal a renewable energy standard
Other states are also moving to roll back renewable policies, much to the delight of the right-wing American Legislative Exchange Council.
-
![wind turbines]()
![wind turbines]()
Awesome news about U.S. clean energy
When you look at some of the hard numbers about how Americans are getting their energy, there's actually a lot to be excited about.
-
![California Shrinking Trees]()
![California Shrinking Trees]()
This amazing gadget is the best technology we have for trapping CO2
Researchers found that the most efficient way to suck up a shit-ton of carbon was ... uh, trees.
-
![Colorful condoms]()
![Colorful condoms]()
As oil buyers pull out of Venezuela, condom prices swell to $755
The fact that you filled up your gas tank for $20 this morning means that there's a couple in Caracas stewing in sexual frustration.
-
![]()
![]()
How to talk to an anti-vaxxer
Dumping data and derision on vaccination-doubters isn't going to get us anywhere. To change minds, we need to build trust.
-
![Which kind of cockroach are YOU?]()
![Which kind of cockroach are YOU?]()
What kind of cockroach are you? Take our quiz to find out!
Are you a hardy trash explorer or a shy rubbish sneaker?
-
![Mew mew mew? Mew]()
![Mew mew mew? Mew]()
Here’s how to make sure renewables keep getting cheaper
What distinguishes expensive renewable energy projects from cheaper ones is not technology, but "soft costs" like financing and permitting.
