Producing energy thanks to the current of a river? A first and an interesting alternative to solar power

” On this planet, thousands of people are still without power, especially in remote rural areas. So, here and there, scientists are looking for solutions. This (the river turbine), for example, might be the solution for thousands of villages without power located along the rivers. This could be a revolution. ” Click here to read all about it.

Is the Clean Power Plan a step closer towards renewables for the second biggest polluter on the planet ?

The American president, Barack Obama, unveils the Clean Power Plan today. Some are calling this revised plan one of the most important steps ever taken in the fight against climate change. Its objective is to cut carbon emissions from the energy sector in the US by 32 % before 2030. Click here for more information on this historic plan.