Democratic Presidential Contenders Chart Different Paths to Clean Energy
While the frontrunners all want to reduce carbon emissions, their proposed policies vary on issues like nuclear power
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Farms Can Harvest Energy Along with Food
Solar arrays placed in agricultural fields can benefit both energy and crop production
U.S. Power Supply Is Changing Significantly
And the shifts in energy sources may be sharper than you think
Electric Utilities Can’t Blame Wildfires Solely on Climate, Experts Say
More people moving into forested areas and an outmoded power grid also raise fire risk in California
It’s Lights Out in California to Deal with Climate Risks
An intentional blackout was aimed at keeping power equipment from sparking a wildfire
Breathing new life into renewable energy
Green technology has come a long way. The next challenge for the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory is to develop ways to recycle the recycling infrastructure.
Nobel in Chemistry for Lightweight Rechargeable Batteries
The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to John Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino “for the development of lithium-ion batteries.”
To Keep the Lights on during Blackouts, Austin Explores Microgrids
The city is connecting rooftop solar installations and storage batteries to increase resilience during storms and heat waves
Massachusetts Tops Energy Efficiency Rankings, but Other States Close In
Climate initiatives improve some states’ rankings as others fall behind
Don’t Junk that EV Battery—It Might Power a Town
The Department of Energy is aiming to get ahead of a looming recycling problem from electric car batteries
Utilities’ Big Promises on CO2 Questioned by Analysts
Though coal is declining as a power source, it is often being replaced by natural gas, another fossil fuel
Hawaii Wants to Lead the Renewable Revolution
The state has positioned itself as a pioneer in the quest for a fossil fuel-free future, but there are plenty of obstacles in the way
U.S. Could Lose Clean Energy Race, Lawmakers Are Warned
Experts push for policies to fight climate change and encourage clean energy production
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
