Alternative Energy

Weird Energy Sources Debunked

One of the hosts of Mythbusters turns his eye on new ideas for energy sources, from grape juice to used tires.

5 June 2008 - 12:00pm

Mother Jones

Sweden Creates Sewage-Powered Cars, But Auto Industry Lags Behind

Household sewage is currently fueling cars in Sweden, and has for years. But Swedish industry has given up on the idea, investing in ethanol-based gasoline.

30 May 2008 - 6:00am

International Herald Tribune

Harvesting the Wind on the Open Ocean

Offshore drilling company StatoilHydro is finding a new way to get energy at sea- with large-scale wind turbines.

29 May 2008 - 7:00am

Energy Business Review

Tribe Plans Wind Power Plant in Arizona

The Navajo Nation has announced plans to build wind turbines and generate electricity in the windy high mesas of Northern Arizona.

31 March 2008 - 9:00am

The Arizona Republic