In a revolutionary leap that could transform solar power from a marginal, boutique alternative into a mainstream energy source, MIT researchers have overcome a major barrier to large-scale solar power: storing energy for use when the sun doesn’t shine. ‘Major discovery’ from MIT primed to unleash solar revolution - MIT News Office
“Former Vice President Al Gore gave a speech in Washington laying out his new approach to the entwined challenges of limiting risks from global warming and instability from rising energy prices and declining supplies of fossil fuels.” The (Annotated) Gore Energy Speech - Dot Earth - Climate Change and Sustainability - New York Times Blog
The American leader, who has been condemned throughout his presidency for failing to tackle climate change, ended a private meeting with the words: “Goodbye from the world’s biggest polluter.”President George Bush: ‘Goodbye from the world’s biggest polluter’ - Telegraph
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Washington recently unveiled SmartBike DC, the first fully automated touch-and-go rental program in the US. It operates on a similar principle to Zipcar and other car sharing services, offering 120 bicycles at 10 locations throughout the city center.Inhabitat » First U.S. Bike Share Program Kicks into Gear!