We've been sold a dream. Solar panels glitter atop roofs and sprawl across desert landscapes, symbols of progress and ...

The United States and the world are in a race against time to shift from greenhouse gas producing energy sources to carbon-free ones, which at this point means either nuclear plants, hydroelectric ...

After more than two decades of incentivizing homeowners to install solar panels on their roof, California’s landfills are starting to notice toxic waste from broken and discarded units people have ...

Solar panels have become one of the most prominent alternatives to carbon-producing fuels in the fight against climate change. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, solar energy is the fastest ...

The environmentalprogress story seems to be the source of this little study that's making the rounds. I get the feeling that I'm looking at one aspect that could match the '300' claim, that's then ...

Scientists from Australia have taken the polluting bite out of solar cell production by adding fluoride to a water-based solution. The innovation has allowed experts from Queensland University of ...

While solar cells are a great alternative to fossil fuels, the environmental impact of the processes involved in manufacturing solar cells has been a concern. Solar panel fabrication often involves ...

Solar power has a dark side: panels are still built to be thrown away, and we risk creating a mountain of waste that locks ...