Solar Panels on a Landfill: New York’s Newest Solar Farm Goes Live

By Patrick Metzger Last Thursday, the city of Beacon, NY got a big boost to their renewable energy generation. That’s because a local landfill has been converted from a stagnant stretch of grass into a 2 megawatt solar farm—one of the largest in its territory. Residents and visitors who frequent the Dennings Point Trail along the Hudson River will notice the new solar panels stretching … Continue reading Solar Panels on a Landfill: New York’s Newest Solar Farm Goes Live

Weekly Roundup: I Want to Ride My Bicycle

Leave the Car, Take the Bike Scotland is investing £700,000 in electric bikes to encourage people to live more sustainably and depend less on their cars.   The Bubble Will Burst A new report showcases the declining profits of the oil and gas industry, where shares have dropped over the past 5 years, while the rest of the market has soared.   Why Waste It? … Continue reading Weekly Roundup: I Want to Ride My Bicycle