While the commercialization of nuclear fusion takes baby steps into its fourth decade, the next-generation of fission plants could be supplying power within a few years.
Despite the awful headlines of the past months, some segments of the solar energy sector are booming.
It's not a question of which alternative fuel will replace crude oil, but which renewable sources will help reduce America’s reliance on it.
Watch a replay and download the presentation slides for our CNBC Webinar 'How to Harness the Digital Revolution.'
The digital revolution has gone far beyond the Internet, smart phones and GPS. And though it has made life and work faster and easier, that may not be all for the good.
Plans for a nationwide, state-of-the-art railroad safety system, inspired by a fatal crash in 2008, are meeting with resistance, due to a fierce debate over its effectiveness and business benefits.
Talking to computers like Captain Picard on “Star Trek: The Next Generation” has been a longtime dream among techies. But with new advances including the Apple iPhone 4S Siri, better speech recognition is within reach.
From refrigerators to washers, these machines may control you as much as you think you are controlling them. Click ahead to view some of the coolest smart-tech appliances.
The volume of personal digital data available is transforming everyday commerce, particularly the marketing and advertising sector. It also raises issues about privacy and civil rights. You might call it, Big Data, Big Brother.
The digital revolution has gone far beyond the Internet, smart phone and GPS device in your vehicle. And though these devices have made life and work faster and easier, that may not be all for the good.
A dearth of venture capital money, a lower cost of living, and a lifestyle-oriented culture have created a slower approach to growth.
The success of the 3-D movie “Avatar” and the popularity of super-realistic video games are bringing virtual reality and its cousin, augmented reality, to the entertainment forefront.
Register here for the CNBC Webinar 'Go Green Without Going Broke.' It will be live online at 11 am ET on Wednesday, March 21, 2012.
Emerging economies have been moving into clean technology and green energy at a pace that would surprise many.
With the most recent data from the Energy Information Administration and the CIA World Factbook, here are the countries with the biggest proven oil reserves.
As clean-tech investing can be volatile, investment strategists generally advise dipping into this space as part of a larger, diversified portfolio plan. Here’s a look at the largest funds, based on market capitalization.
Our special report shows how success is about new investment, new applications, and new markets — smart growth driven by innovation and excellence.
There's a lot of hope —and hype —about clean tech, as more businesses, big and small, new and old, look to get ahead in the fast-growing sector.
Electric vehicles will continue to generate hype at auto shows around the world, but today’s limited battery technology will prevent them from crowding dealer lots for years to come.
In coming years, energy from waste-heat recovery systems could be the greenest power available, while letting more U.S. businesses squeeze extra energy out of their power bills.
Small and midsize oil and gas producers are running scared as millions are withdrawing from 2015 projects.
It's not easy to lower health insurance premiums, but here are some smart options you might not have considered.
Marketers are obsessed with millennials as they try to understand the new American spender. Big Beer is a good example.
In an era of rapid technological advances and demographic change, how do legacy companies adapt, innovate and evolve? CNBC Evolve features iconic global companies and executives who are embracing change and transforming for the future.
CNBC Upstart 100 is a new original list of the bright young startups poised to become the great companies of tomorrow.
Oil prices rebounded slightly on Tuesday from big falls in recent sessions, but Brent crude remained near eight-month lows around $60 a barrel due to escalating trade tensions between China and the United States.
The U.S. opposes Nord Stream 2, arguing the pipeline would allow Moscow to bypass Ukraine and use energy as a weapon against its neighbors.
Abe's mission in Iran requires him to walk a thin tightrope between Japan's economic needs and its geopolitical ones.
Sleeper is a small San Francisco fantasy football start-up that is building a diverse team to challenge Yahoo and ESPN.
Brian Jacobs left Emergence Capital to start his own venture firm and invest in companies that are making people on the autism spectrum more employable.
Carl Medlock used to work at Tesla. Now he's one of the few people in the U.S. that can fix the company's original Roadster electric vehicles.
A key climate change conference in Paris is set to go ahead in less than two weeks — despite security concerns after Friday's terrorist attacks.
Radioactive metal uranium was the top-performing mining commodity in price terms this year and looks set to gain further in 2016.
What does Ireland share in common with the Nordic countries? The answer: They may be the least vulnerable to climate change in the world.
While they’ve attracted a dedicated following, electric cars are still carving out their niche and flirting with the mainstream. Here are some eye-popping models.
There are too many options but no one solution to the energy problem. Our needs are many. The current alternative energies — solar, wind, biofuels, nuclear and geothermal — all have limitations, but they're worth it until something better comes along.
It's not a question of which alternative fuel will replace crude oil, but which renewable sources will help reduce America’s reliance on it.
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