Energy
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
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Energy
Giant Turbines Propel Boom in Wind Energy
Technological advances mean the wind industry may only see a small slowdown when tax credits end
Policy
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
Energy
World’s Largest Nuclear Fusion Experiment Clears Milestone
The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor is set to launch operations in 2025
Energy
Major U.S. Offshore Wind Projects Still Face Hurdles
Northeastern states need the power source to meet renewable energy targets
Energy
Climate Solution: Use Carbon Dioxide to Generate Electricity
Sending atmospheric CO2 into underground methane hydrates could clean the air and create revenue
Energy
Backpack Harvests Energy as You Walk
The pack produces a steady trickle of electricity from the swinging motion of your stuff. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Energy
Utility-Scale Energy Storage Will Enable a Renewable Grid
A roadblock to sustainable energy solutions is coming unstuck
Energy
Safer Nuclear Reactors Are on the Way
Resilient fuels and innovative reactors could enable a resurgence of nuclear power
Climate Change
We Should Be More Worried about Climate Change Than We Are about Nuclear Power
Climate change scares me more than the risk of meltdowns
Energy
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
Environment
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
Energy
As Renewable Energy Subsidies Expire, Experts Advocate Tax Credits
The credits could target all low-carbon electricity generation instead of solely wind and solar
Energy
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
Energy
We Need More Women Working in the Energy Sector
Diversity leads to innovation, which is crucial to fight climate change
Environment
Follow the Water
Solving global water issues will greatly benefit food and energy, too
Energy
100 Percent Renewable Pledges Do Not Equal Carbon-Free Power
The intermittent nature of solar and wind energy mean companies may be underestimating emissions
Energy
Effort to Trade Gas for Hydropower in Northeast Meets Resistance
Some residents are concerned about environmental impacts from proposed transmission lines
Energy
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
Climate Change
Could Air Conditioners Help Cool the Planet?
Researchers want to outfit air conditioners with carbon-capture technology. Christopher Intagliata reports.
