Energy

School Greening Contest Winners

See the winners of the "Find Your Footprint" competition. The winning ideas will help schools reduce waste and save water and energy.
Interactive: The Greenhouse Effect

See the greenhouse effect in action and learn more about the science behind global warming.
Global Greenhouse Gas Footprints

See how the world's biggest economies stack up on emissions with an interactive map.
Interactive: Harness the Power of Wind

Engineer your own turbine and find out for yourself whether or not the answer to our clean energy problem is blowin' in the wind.
Freshwater and Energy

Energy and water are inextricably linked. Understanding this energy-water nexus can help shine a light on our dependency on both and lead us toward conservation.

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Japan Radiation Harming Sea Life?

If radiation from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant continues to enter the ocean, animals could suffer "bizarre mutations" or worse.
Photos: Top Nuclear Nations' Earthquake Risk

Among the ten nations that produce the most nuclear power, Japan is not alone in facing an earthquake hazard.
New Tsunami Pictures

Newly released before-and-after pictures show what it was like to be face-to-face with the tsunami.

About the Challenge

Better understand the need for clean energy and learn how to be part of the solution.
Personal Energy Meter

See how you measure up, and find out how making simple changes at home can help.
Energy Challenge Blog

Climate and energy leaders provide their perspective on the latest movements in innovation, policy, and more.
The 360° Energy Diet

Follow households around the world as they try to slim their carbon footprints.
Energy News

From Google energy markets to new nuclear fusion technologies, stay on top of the world's power puzzle.
Special Report: Great Shale Gas Rush

Shale drilling has unlocked one of the largest reservoirs of natural gas in the world. But can this resource be developed sustainably?

Watch Videos

Celebrate RBC's 3-year partnership with National Geographic. Watch videos and test your water IQ!
Enter Sweepstakes

Explore photos of Montana and enter for a chance to win a trip for two!