U.S. Could Lose Clean Energy Race, Lawmakers Are Warned
Experts push for policies to fight climate change and encourage clean energy production
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Farmland Is Also Optimal for Solar Power
The conditions of sunlight, temperature, humidity and wind that make cropland good for agriculture also maximize solar panel efficiency.
And Now the Really Big Coal Plants Begin to Close
Old, small plants were the early retirees, but several of the biggest U.S. coal burners—and CO2 emitters—will be shuttered by year’s end
How Does Wind Energy Work?
How do wind turbines convert wind into electricity? And can living near one really affect your health? Everyday Einstein explains
Giant Turbines Propel Boom in Wind Energy
Technological advances mean the wind industry may only see a small slowdown when tax credits end
New York Has a Climate Plan—Now It Has to Follow Through
Major changes to electricity systems, transportation and other sectors are needed to meet ambitious greenhouse gas targets
World’s Largest Nuclear Fusion Experiment Clears Milestone
The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor is set to launch operations in 2025
Major U.S. Offshore Wind Projects Still Face Hurdles
Northeastern states need the power source to meet renewable energy targets
Climate Solution: Use Carbon Dioxide to Generate Electricity
Sending atmospheric CO2 into underground methane hydrates could clean the air and create revenue
Backpack Harvests Energy as You Walk
The pack produces a steady trickle of electricity from the swinging motion of your stuff. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Utility-Scale Energy Storage Will Enable a Renewable Grid
A roadblock to sustainable energy solutions is coming unstuck
Safer Nuclear Reactors Are on the Way
Resilient fuels and innovative reactors could enable a resurgence of nuclear power
We Should Be More Worried about Climate Change Than We Are about Nuclear Power
Climate change scares me more than the risk of meltdowns
Trump Administration Relaxes Emissions Limits on Power Plants
A new rule for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency allows states to set their own limits on carbon-emission levels
Proposed Energy Efficiency Rules Could Slow Emissions Reductions
More efficient appliances and stricter building codes have driven significant declines in U.S. emissions to date
As Renewable Energy Subsidies Expire, Experts Advocate Tax Credits
The credits could target all low-carbon electricity generation instead of solely wind and solar
2019 Power-Sector Trends Point to a Continued Rise in U.S. Emissions
Growth in natural gas could offset any reductions from the continued decline in coal-power generation
We Need More Women Working in the Energy Sector
Diversity leads to innovation, which is crucial to fight climate change
Follow the Water
Solving global water issues will greatly benefit food and energy, too
100 Percent Renewable Pledges Do Not Equal Carbon-Free Power
The intermittent nature of solar and wind energy mean companies may be underestimating emissions
