
Orbital solar plants could meet energy needs Harvesting the sun's energy from space could provide cost-effective power within 30 years |
Thermostat reinvented, and it's finally good Do you ever feel guilty about not efficiently managing your home's heating and air conditioning? It's not your fault. Turns out, thermostats really are awful, and it's time for a totally new one. Enter the Nest learning thermostat. |
GM to launch electric Chevy Spark General Motors plans to introduce an electric version of the Chevrolet Spark in the U.S. |
White House ignored risks in Solyndra deal Bottom Line: The Obama administration committed more than $500 million in taxpayer money to a maker of solar power panels despite repeated red flags about the company’s viability, NBC News’ Lisa Myers reported Wednesday. |
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House GOP: No to asteroid, yes to moon and Mars House Republican leaders want to push for outposts on the moon and Mars — and they want to push NASA's plan to snare an asteroid into the dustbin, according to a discussion draft of their space spending plan. |
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Harnessing the wind America's wind industry expects new growth now that a 30 percent renewable energy tax credit is available. more photos |
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