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
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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
Effort to Trade Gas for Hydropower in Northeast Meets Resistance
Some residents are concerned about environmental impacts from proposed transmission lines
Exxon and Energy Department Team Up on Biofuels, Plastics Research
The oil and gas giant aims to help the National Renewable Energy Laboratory scale up cleaner forms of energy
Could Air Conditioners Help Cool the Planet?
Researchers want to outfit air conditioners with carbon-capture technology. Christopher Intagliata reports.
New Fuels Could Make Nuclear Reactors Safer and More Efficient
Advanced fuels could improve the safety and economics of nuclear power plants
Caffeine Peps Up Solar Energy
The human energizer can also improve the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells
Heat Pumps Gain Traction as Renewable Energy Grows
A switch from natural-gas-powered home heating and cooling could be cheaper and reduce carbon emissions
Nobelist Says System of Science Offers Life Lessons
At an April 9th event sponsored by the Kavli Foundation and produced by Scientific American that honored Nobel and Kavli Prize winners, economist Paul Romer talked about how the social system of science offers hope for humanity and for how we can live with each other...
Washington Aims to Decarbonize its Electricity Grid
It is the fourth state to pursue such a plan, with a couple others looking at following suit
Environmental Thinker Bill McKibben Sounds Warning on Technology
Known for climate change work, the pioneer says global warming, AI and genetic engineering are self-inflicted threats to humanity
Coal’s Days in Navajo Country Are Numbered
The Navajo Nation’s shift away from coal and toward renewables is a test case for a wider U.S. transition
Solar Power’s Benefits Don’t Shine Equally on Everyone
Racial and ethnic minorities have less access to solar power, regardless of income, highlighting the need for environmental justice
Europe Stores Electricity in Gas Pipes
Converting excess wind and solar power into hydrogen can extend renewable energy’s reach
Russia’s New Nuclear Missiles Squeeze Response Time
As treaties end, Russia focuses on hypersonic weapons that could “tighten the noose” on current U.S. defenses
