Natural Disasters
Hurricane Maria Contributed to Nearly 5,000 Deaths, Researchers Say
A new estimate including indirect deaths in Puerto Rico is 72 times higher than the official death toll
Stories by Daniel Cusick
Policy
Colorado Charts a New Path Away from Floodwaters
After a devastating 2013 flood, the state aims to make a key section of highway more resilient to future deluges
Climate Change
Fluctuating Rainfall Could Hurt Grazing Regions
Greater swings in dry and wet spells makes grass growth difficult, a challenge for pasturelands around the world
Natural Disasters
California Wildfire Sets Grim Record
The 155,000-acre Thomas Fire is now among the state's twenty largest wildfires
Climate Change
Puerto Ricans Could Be Newest U.S. Climate Refugees
Hurricane Maria will trigger profound demographic changes for Puerto Rico
Energy
Clean Power Worldwide Has Doubled in 10 Years
Asia was the fastest-growing region, with a 13.1 percent increase in renewable energy capacity
Energy
Energy Costs at Record Lows Thanks to Natural Gas and Clean Energy
The findings counter claims by some, including in the Trump administration, that the adoption of wind, solar and other forms of renewable energy are driving up U.S. energy costs
Energy
Wind and Solar Growth Outpace Gas
More than half of electricity generation capacity added to the U.S. grid in 2016 came from renewable resources
Energy
Battery Storage Poised to Expand Rapidly
The 2016 Los Angeles gas leak put battery storage of electricity on the fast track
Conservation
Google to Buy More Clean Energy Than Some Big Utilities
The company plans to meet 100 percent of its corporate energy demand with carbon-free energy by 2017
Climate Change
Trump’s Election Could Threaten Global Climate Agreement
But China could push back if U.S. seeks to renege
Energy
Why Google Cares about Wind Power in Africa
Millions of people are coming online, and that requires (renewable) energy
Energy
Struggling Chicago Community Transformed by New Energy Future
Advanced power generation and grid may electrify Bronzeville
Energy
Offshore Wind Arrives in U.S. Waters
By the end of this year, the nation’s first offshore wind farm should begin generating electricity
Energy
Fossil Fuels May Not Dwindle Anytime Soon
The U. S. Energy Information Administration foresees continued dominance for coal, gas and oil
Environment
Chinese Wind Turbine Maker Is Now World's Largest
Danish firm is second, U.S. is third, in booming market
Environment
China Blows Past the U.S. in Wind Power
Reducing air pollution is a bigger incentive than lowering carbon emissions
Environment
Renewables Boom Expected Thanks to Tax Credit
Congress renewed tax credits for investing in wind and solar power, leading experts to predict more rapid growth
Environment
Peabody Energy Agrees to Fully Disclose Climate Risks from Coal
Coal companies struggle with the dirtiest fossil fuel’s pollution
Environment
Ethiopia Aims for a Bright, Green Climate Future
Can Ethiopia enjoy economic growth and remain carbon neutral?
