The North Carolina Clean Energy Youth Apprenticeship Program gives students the opportunity to pursue a career path in the clean energy sector.
Author: Kelvey Vander Hart
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America Could Run On Spent Nuclear Fuel…If We Let It
Spent nuclear fuel is waiting to be put to use. All we have to do is develop the entrepreneurial will to get the technological ball rolling up to scale.
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IKEA: Serving Up Solar, Sustainability, and Swedish Meatballs
Want solar, sustainably sourced materials, shelving, and Swedish meatballs all from the same place? Just head to your local IKEA.
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Mission: Iconic Reefs Sets to Restoring One of the Ocean’s Greatest Ecosystems
What covers more than 70 percent of our planet? Our oceans! Anything that takes up that much surface area deserves recognition and every June 8th, recognition is given through World Ocean Day. This date serves as an important reminder that environmental problems do not just plague the other 30 percent of our planet—our oceans are...
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GRID Alternatives Is Leading The Charge Toward Solar For All
The organization currently serves families on tribal lands and in California, Colorado, and the mid-Atlantic region. This is through their Energy For All Program, which offers “single-family, multifamily, and community solar installation services, project development, and technical assistance.”
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One Unexpected Sustainable Architecture Tool: Oysters
Green innovation comes in many forms, but it is not every day that they include putting live animals (humanely) to work. The impact of SCAPE Studio’s research and phenomenal implementation will be felt worldwide.
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Modern Electron’s Pursuit to Decarbonize Home Heating
For most people, the word sustainability brings to mind images of tree planting and reusable water bottles. Occasionally the concerned homeowner will read articles about conserving energy at home, but they may not realize just how large an impact one common suggestion can have on the environment—how one adjusts their thermostat. But even that can...
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A Recent Koch Industries Acquisition Is Great for Solar Growth
To reach industry projections, solar needs both industry know-how and an innovative spirit willing to make it happen.
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Verdox Is Changing The World of Carbon Capture As We Know It
Verdox systems use electric voltage, not heat, to create a more efficient process. This eliminates the need for water or heat within the system while applying electricity more efficiently.
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Georgia-Pacific Mill is Working to Solve Papermaking’s Water Problem
An idea born in a single mill could have a ripple effect across the entire industry. Blankenship should be proud of his team and their work. What is happening at Georgia-Pacific demonstrates powerfully that market-based innovation truly is the best option when tackling some of our biggest challenges to sustainability.
