July 11, 2006Think of ethanol as biofuel 1.0. Genetically modified plants or synthetic fuels could be the alternatives that gain traction.TAGS:plant, biodiesel, fuel, energy, food, car, U.S.
June 7, 2007The first solar thermal project in years has cranked to life, and more will follow. Images: Solar thermal heats up in the desertTAGS:plant, electricity, mirror, project, power
March 12, 2007A new power plant in the desert taps into solar-thermal energy to pour on the electricity for nearby Las Vegas.Images: Solar thermal heats up in the desertTAGS:plant, electricity, Nevada, project, Las Vegas, heat, power, utility
October 19, 2006House plants, fear not. A USB-powered sensor is coming to save you. Plant safety in a stakeTAGS:plant, soil, stake, sensor, retailer, health
September 10, 2007Start-up Ausra nabs $40 million in venture capital to build utility-scale solar power plants, an idea that is again gaining traction.
Photo: Collecting sunlightTAGS:plant, electricity, venture capital, California