Intelligent Energy

A mining industry coalition demands to see a study on diesel fumes and cancer before its publication next month. Wary of spin, the government scientists think the public should see it first.

7 | September 29, 2010 4:00am | By Melissa Mahony

German cellular network provider T-Mobile has deployed a solar-powered cellular base station in Pennsylvania. The solar array has taken the tower "off the grid," and can generate surplus energy.

September 28, 2010 6:34pm | By David Worthington

Scientists are developing scalable processes that convert CO2 into alcohol-based fuels. The process is seen as an alternative to sequestering carbon.

9 | September 24, 2010 3:53pm | By David Worthington

A Marine Corps regiment prepares to bring solar power into combat situations, and the Navy gets a new solar parking lot.

5 | September 24, 2010 4:00am | By Melissa Mahony

The U.S. pledges more than $50 million at the UN 2010 Millennium Development Goals Summit to bring cleaner burning stoves into the world's poorest kitchens.

2 | September 23, 2010 4:00am | By Melissa Mahony

Call2Recycle has collected nearly one million pounds of e-waste from unwanted cell phones. It could accomplish even more if carriers and manufacturers were more proactive about recycling.

2 | September 22, 2010 9:58pm | By David Worthington

Pattern Energy hopes to build a 400-mile transmission line to bring Texas wind power to ten southeastern states.

16 | September 22, 2010 4:00am | By Melissa Mahony

What does a shark, sea turtle or crab do when it encounters the electromagnetic field of a wave power cable? Government scientists are on the case.

3 | September 21, 2010 4:00am | By Melissa Mahony

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is slated to unveil a bill for a national renewable energy standard in Washington tomorrow afternoon.

2 | September 20, 2010 6:43pm | By David Worthington

Say hello to new Intelligent Energy editor David Worthington, who will join Melissa Mahony to cover the cleantech industry.

2 | September 20, 2010 7:05am | By Andrew Nusca

Korean scientists create a nanowire panel that generates electricity from sound waves.

13 | September 17, 2010 4:00am | By Melissa Mahony

The Department of Energy spends millions to improve weather forecasting for the country's wind farms. Could the funding beget more funding from investors?

2 | September 16, 2010 4:00am | By Melissa Mahony

MIT researchers create a carbon nanotube antenna to concentrate photons for photovoltaic cells. Could this be a future alternative to bulky solar panels?

8 | September 14, 2010 4:00am | By Melissa Mahony

Japanese researchers create stem cell lines from the pulp of wisdom teeth. Could personalized medical applications follow? Just in case, two companies launch the first ever dental stem cell bank...

8 | September 13, 2010 4:00am | By Melissa Mahony

An industry watchdog called Smart-Electronics Initiative wants to stem consumer electronics energy consumption.

1 | September 10, 2010 1:14pm | By David Worthington

The U.S. government funds 27 projects to generate power from the nation's seas and rivers. The big winners? Wave energy in the Northwest and tidal energy in Maine.

2 | September 10, 2010 4:00am | By Melissa Mahony

eBay is giving away 100,000 FSC-certified boxes in the hopes their online buyers and sellers will share in a green shipping experience. Re-sell, re-use, recycle.

4 | September 9, 2010 4:00am | By Melissa Mahony

Illinois researchers uncover the enzymes that help cows break down plant matter. Will applying these digestive juices to biofuel feedstocks, such as switchgrass and corn stover, make the biofuel...

3 | September 8, 2010 4:00am | By Melissa Mahony

President Obama announces a 6-year transportation overhaul. Will more Americans be riding the rails at high speeds soon?

29 | September 7, 2010 4:00am | By Melissa Mahony

Explosion occurs on a Mariner Energy platform off the coast of central Louisiana.

September 2, 2010 9:02am | By Melissa Mahony