
China's Xi Outshines Trump as the World's Future Energy Leader
Failure by the two presidents to discuss climate change leaves China ahead, based on actions if not words

China's Xi Outshines Trump as the World's Future Energy Leader
Failure by the two presidents to discuss climate change leaves China ahead, based on actions if not words

Americans Used a Lot Less Coal in 2016
U.S. coal use has steadily declined since it peaked a decade ago


States Challenge Trump over Clean Power Plan
17 states are objecting to the EPA’s request to delay legal proceedings of the climate rule

The U.S. Electric Grid's Cost in 2 Charts
All of the equipment and manpower required to get electricity from power plants to customers costs about 750 dollars annually per customer

Clean Power Worldwide Has Doubled in 10 Years
Asia was the fastest-growing region, with a 13.1 percent increase in renewable energy capacity

We Should Leverage--Not Replace--the U.S. Power Grid
Replacing the U.S. power grid could cost almost $5 trillion. But new technologies can bring us power at a lower cost. What does this mean for the future of the electric system?

Here Are 2 Suggestions for Your Energy Playlist This Week
The future of coal country and the cost of national infrastructure plans—here are two podcast episodes for those looking for additions to their weekend playlist.

California Forges Ahead with Clean Cars Rules
The move sets up a clash with the EPA

What Rural Alaska Can Teach the World about Renewable Energy
Remote communities have integrated renewables into their diesel-based power grids with more success than anywhere else

Better Than a Carbon Tax? An Option That Reduces More but Hurts Less
We should treat a carbon tax like a speeding ticket

Researchers Solve Critical Flaw in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries
Scientists have created a thin composite film that gives lithium–sulfur cells exceptional durability

6 Years after Fukushima, Japan's Energy Plans Remain Murky
The country has lost faith in nuclear power