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Energy, power, fuel – these are the things that have driven society since before the Industrial Revolution. Whether or not we like it, the economics and politics of physical power (often not so green) influence us daily and trends in its use, means of production and cost of distribution all play a critical role in our history and future on this planet.

Liquid Technology: 12 Wonderful Water-Powered Designs

In the race to implement clean, green renewable energy, hydro-power is becoming all the rage. Check out these 15 amazing water-powered designs.

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The Destructive Process of Mountaintop Removal

The long process of removing a mountaintop to access the coal underneath puts local communities at risk of water and air pollution and turns entire ecosystems to rubble.

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Clean Coal? 10 of the World's Dirtiest Power Plants

Coal is the undisputed leader in dirty fuel sources. But beyond the issue of global warming, coal-fired power plants are also dangerously dirty in other ways.

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Car-Free: 15 Cities Where Pedestrians Rule

Cars are great, but have you ever wanted to get rid of yours? There are cities out there where it is possible to get by and get around without getting into a car.

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9 of the World's Most Amazing Wind Farms

The world currently has 121 gigawatts of installed wind power. But not all wind farms were created equally.

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Burning Green: 15 Cutting-Edge Biofuel Sources

A new generation of bio-fuels, as well as new approaches to established fuel sources, are making a cleaner, greener future seem like more than a mere pipe dream.

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Calling them Out: The World's 10 Worst Greenwashers

Everybody wants to make a buck off 'green', but not all companies claiming environmental responsibility are telling the truth.

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Amazing Green Technologies from Young Innovators

Bleeding-edge green technologies created by high school and college students for developing countries and developed countries alike.

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12 Eye-Poppingly Awesome Solar-Powered Concept Cars

Here are 12 eye-catching and unique solar-powered concept cars being worked on by the best and brightest minds in automotive engineering.

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Energy Consumption & Geek Home Gadgets

An honest look at the most energy-consuming devices in a geek's home (ie, XBOX, PS3, plasma TVs), how much energy they use & how to use less.

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5 Green Products That Aren't Entirely Green

Green gadgets, devices, and products that ultimately use more energy than they save.

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7 Alternative Fuels and Fuel-Powered Vehicles

Between hydrogen fuel cells, bio diesel, electricity and compressed air, the world is hard at work creating the next generation of non-oil consuming vehicles.

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Creative, Strange & Innovative Electric Cars

A look into the strange and imaginative world of electric vehicle design, from ultra-futuristic concept cars to designs that'll be available within the year.

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7 Sustainable Wonders of the Ancient world

Green design, sustainable innovation, alternative energy - these are all recently-coined buzz-phrases but historical civilizations have done very similar things.

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5 Alternative Ways to Power your Home

Let's look at some of the more obscure forms of alternative energy that you can use to power your home.

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