Green energy nudges come with a hidden cost

2020-01-31

Many US households receive energy bills comparing their use to that of similar neighbors to remind them to use less energy. Such policies aim to 'nudge' people toward making better choices, both for their future selves and for others. Nudges like these have become popular among policymakers, because they are virtually costless to implement. However, a new study finds these nudges have an unexplored cost: they can decrease support for policies with far greater impact.

Among 'green' energy, hydropower is the most dangerous

2020-02-02

Many governments are promoting a move away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy sources. However, in a new study, scientists highlight some of the ecological dangers this wave of 'green' energy poses.

To rid electric grid of carbon, shore up green energy support

2020-02-04

Engineers, along with an economist, have created an energy model that helps to remove carbon-generated power from the US electric grid -- replacing it with a greener, financially feasible wind, solar and hydro energy system.

Scientists unlock 'green' energy from garden grass

2020-02-06

A new way of deriving hydrogen from grass has now been developed using just sunlight and a cheap catalyst. Garden grass could become a source of cheap and clean renewable energy, scientists have claimed in a new report.

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Green energy nudges come with a hidden cost

Among 'green' energy, hydropower is the most dangerous

To rid electric grid of carbon, shore up green energy support

Scientists unlock 'green' energy from garden grass