SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Francisco Bay is being used to test a one-of-a-kind wind sail that could end up powering ferry boats. The objective is to reduce fuel use and air pollution. The 40-foot sail ...

Humans have long been obsessed with building big, and as the world strives to combat climate change, megastructures may hold the key to a more sustainable future.

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The Sohar Max, a large tanker ship, was recently retrofitted with rotor sails to reduce fuel use and carbon emissions. The shipping industry is facing regulatory pressure to reduce emissions, and the ...

Floating wind farms offer a solution to harness stronger winds in deeper waters where traditional fixed turbines are not feasible. This technology presents environmental advantages, including less ...

Before learning to make gasoline, diesel, and other substances needed to power our vehicles, wind had been humanity's fuel of choice. Unable to propel contraptions that moved over land, wind was THE ...

Norsepower, a provider of wind propulsion systems, has collaborated with Climate Tech start-up Syroco to provide ...