Where in the World Are the Fossil Fuels That Cannot Be Burned to Restrain Global Warming?
A new analysis reveals the nations—U.S. included—that must sacrifice exploiting much of their carbon-based energy resources if they are serious about combating climate change
Low Gas Prices Smooth Path for Carbon Add-On in California
Historic cap-and-trade program expands to cover gasoline and diesel but slumping prices hide the impact
Sun Shines on Union Between Solar Power and Electric Grid in Pakistan
By Aamir Saeed ISLAMABAD (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Amid a worsening energy crisis, Pakistan has approved the use of grid-connected solar energy, rooftop solar installations and mortgage financing for home solar panels to boost uptake of clean energy in the country.
Electricity Suppliers Shedding Jobs Despite Renewables' Growth
Electricity suppliers have been shedding jobs over the past three years, with a net loss of 5,800 jobs across the United States. While non-hydro renewable power plants have seen significant growth, these job additions were not enough to offset losses at nuclear, fossil fuel, and hydroelectric power plants.
Environmental Group Wins Legal Challenge over U.S. Ozone Rule Deadlines
A U.S. appeals court handed environmental groups a win by throwing out federal regulations that gave local government agencies more leeway in meeting air quality standards for ozone
The Year in Energy and Environment: It Wasn't All Apocalyptic
‘Tis the season for year end lists. The problem is: news keeps happening. One of the members of this list only happened just last week.
Pro Hockey Shoots for Zero Global Warming Pollution
Could low carbon become a goal for all major professional sports?
Fracking Banned in New York
Fracking, as it looks across the New York State border, in Pennsylvania. Fracking has been banned in New York State since 2008. Then-Governor David Paterson imposed a moratorium on the controversial technique— which fractures shale rock using high pressure, specially treated water to release gas trapped inside—citing the need for further study of health and [...]
To Curb Climate Change, China Slows Coal to Gas
China plans a major slowdown of projects that would turn coal into gas or liquid fuels
Behind the Merger of the Rocky Mountain Institute and Carbon War Room - Interview with RMI's CEO Jules Koltenhorst
Today Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), brain-child of famed energy thinker Amory Lovins, and Carbon War Room (CWR), the five-year old climate change outfit of Sir Richard Branson, merged to create a new alliance dedicated to the acceleration of a low carbon energy future.
The Real Outcome of Global Warming Talks in Lima: A Future for Coal
“There will be coal burning.” Negotiators from around the world produced a four-page climate-change accord (pdf) after some sleep-deprived haggling over the weekend in Lima, Peru, but the agreement could be summed up in those five words.
U.S. Budget Deal Gives Small Increases to Scientific Research
Pres. Obama is expected to sign the legislation that also includes $5.2 billion for efforts to combat the Ebola outbreak