The need for significant new energy technology
Use these online resources for ideas, inspiration, or background information on the challenge you choose.
Challenge 1. Technology
• WEB PAGE: Innovation from the Washington State University College of Engineering and Architecture
• VIDEO: Biodiesel: Business Week reports on cars running on cooking oil
• VIDEO: National Geographic videos on energy alternatives
• ARTICLE: The New York Times, "For Carbon Emissions, a Goal of Less Than Zero"
Challenge 2. Design
• WEB PAGE: Innovation from the Washington State University College of Engineering and Architecture
• VIDEO: The international Solar Decathlon competition
• ARTICLE: MIT offers City Car for the masses
Challenge 3. Society
• ARTICLE: Venture firms chided over clean tech funding
• ARTICLE: With Utilities Bills Soaring, Some Seattleites Turning to Solar Power
• ARTICLE: Students Lobby for Action on Climate Change
• ARTICLE: Discover magazine, “Alternative Energy”
• ARTICLE: Using psychology to change energy use.
• ARTICLE: Cost and Red Tape Hamper Colleges' Efforts to Go Green
Challenge 4. Behavior
• VIDEO: Fight global warming in your home. Household tips for conserving energy
• ARTICLE: University professors drive an electric car and test sustainable alternative fuel sources
• ARTICLE: Using psychology to change energy use.