Do we need new technology to solve our energy crisis? "The Economist"debate continues to ask experts across multiple fields what they believe.
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Tech today or Tech tomorrow? Debate 2

Wind Turbines and Health? Actually...
Some effects are verified, like sleep loss from noise. Others, like "infrasound exposure" are still under investigation. Nevertheless, most will agree that buffer zones prevent conflict between residents and renewable energy.

The Strandbeests Cometh: Wind Powered Organisms?
The inventor certainly seems to think so. He wants to release a herd in a few years' time.

Top 5 Plants that Inspire New Technology
There’s a lot of hype out there about new technologies that will “change everything”. Sometimes it’s nice to sit back and “smell the roses”. In that spirit, here are five plants with surprising super powers - they have provided a boost to technological innovation or invention, often with a green lining.

A New Carbon-Negative Development? Can Renewable Tech go the Distance?
Can new development go carbon-negative with smart design, renewable energy, high efficiency, and offsets?

Geo-engineering and the ethics of a tailor-made planet
Geo-Engineering is “the deliberate modification of Earth’s environment on a large scale “to suit human needs and promote habitability”‘... but who decides?

Solar Thermal Islands: cool concept or pipe dream?
This concept claims it can boost solar thermal efficiency by 15% without any new or expensive technology. How? Build and island.

A Thin-Film Solar Panel Installation: one business greens their energy
Many people envision solar power as rigid silicon panels mounted on a roof. With thin film solar cells, you’re more likely to not see them, or even know they’re there. This article is about a real-life thin film solar project.

Could wind power help conserve water? Absolutely.
wind power could: “reduce water consumption associated with electricity generation by 4 trillion gallons by 2030.”

Solar Water Lilies could revitilize urban waterways
His idea is to turn disused water ways into functional space by populating them with solar panels shaped like water lilies. Aiming to increase quality of life, while generating energy,

Top 25 Green Shopping Sites
The Internet is so big, it’s easy to miss shopping resources, especially if you’re environmentally conscientious. Here’s an easy guide to green shopping online:

Solar Power goes to Extremes for 5cents per watt
We already know that concentrated solar power (CSP) is shaking things up in the solar industry. A subset within the industry is turning up the heat.

Top 10 Renewable Tech Gadgets
There are a lot of cool gadgets out there, but there’s a fine line between what’s cool and what’s useful. This is a green list of gadgets that are useful, but boast the extra-cool factor of using renewable energy. No batteries required!

Smart Power Strips the garlic of Electronic Vampires
...a technology available right now that can make some wanton energy waste history. It’s a surge protector that stakes the hearts of vampire electronics without hassling you, the sleeping victim.

Eat your beef but don't have a cow... literally.
I suppose it’s not surprising that some people are looking for meat alterI suppose it’s not surprising that some people are looking for meat alternatives, and I’m not talking about Tofurkey. I’m talking about real meat, but minus the animal.natives, and I’m not talking about Tofurkey. I’m talking about real meat, but minus the animal.