energy
Why Wind and Solar Aren't Enough
Both suffer from an intermittency problem. A plausible back-up source is needed—and there's only one.
By William BudingerCan Batteries Save the Day?
Wind and solar power are great. But eventually the sun sets and the wind stops.
By William BudingerA 1908 Lesson in Risk and Reward
What Orville Wright can teach us about solving our clean energy problem.
By William BudingerHow We Blew Our Energy Future
A half century ago, we were going to be carbon free by now. What happened?
By William Budinger