Turbine

An inexpensive, efficient vertical turbine may soon be coming to a backyard near you.

Scientists are looking at new ways to tap energy from the ocean- and small-scale wave and tidal projects are being installed around the world. In New York City, a tidal project in the East River could eventually generate enough power for about 5,000 homes

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with The World’s Laura Lynch about a U.S. project in southern Afghanistan that aims to deliver electric power to a million and a half people in the region.

Manama is the answer to our Geo Quiz today. The city is home to a new 800 foot high wind-powered skyscraper. The World’s Kristine Allington reports.