
Smart Grids and Other Alternative Technologies: Blackout-proofing the Power Grid
The smart grid is an electricity system that also collects real-time data and information on supply and demand, offering more energy when needed and pairing down... Read more.

The Best Green Technology for Future Homes
We should all do our part in improving the environment, and that starts from our homes. If you're thinking of building or remodeling your home, here are some Eco-friendly... Read more.

Small Businesses Take the Lead on Green Technology Innovation
“We need miracles,” says Bill Gates. “We need to take the CO2 rate down to 0 in less than 25 years.” So where do we turn? To universities? Well, to a certain... Read more.

Alberta’s Beef Offers Important Alternative Energy Supply
One of Alberta’s biggest economical contributors is the beef industry. But this industry started as a way for grain farmers to diversify, as prices were, and still... Read more.

Shifting Vehicles to Natural Gas Can Stem the Rise of Methane in Alberta
Look up into the night sky in North Carolina where fracking is common and you’ll note the methane gas flares that light up the sky. So visible are they that these... Read more.

Canada: An Alternative Energy Oasis
Canada’s beautiful scenery, expansive coastlines, dark forests and prairies offer more than just a postcard idyllic landscape – these contain essential raw materials... Read more.

New Green Fracking Method Uses Gel instead of Water
The terms “fracking” and “environmentally friendly” just don’t seem to go together, but there is one case where they just might. Hydraulic fracturing,... Read more.

A New Push to Pass the Keystone Pipeline Bill, and Why It’s Bad News for the Environment
US Congress pushes to pass Keystone pipeline bill; the construction of an oil pipeline running from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico Just hours after Congress returns... Read more.

Canadian Innovation Could Make Solar Panel Technology Affordable
The future for solar panel technology has always been bright, but now even more so because of a recent innovation by Canadian researchers. Recent studies conducted... Read more.

Alternative Energy: A Miracle for Billions in Developing Nations
Most of us refer to alternative energies as those that are different from electricity. However, across the developing world, alternative energies to electricity... Read more.

Is 100% Renewable Energy Feasible for Every Country?
Countries around the world currently have very impressive plans to supply all of their energy needs with renewable energy options. How do they plan on doing it?... Read more.

The Salton Sea: A Deserted Seascape that Could Come Back to Life with Geothermal Technology
Back in the 1950s, the Salton Sea area was a happening tourist area. This California tourist hotspot drew thousands of visitors, developers and businesses who thought... Read more.