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Billionaire investor Tom Steyer says Clean Tech will win the 'climate war'
In his new book, the philanthropist and political player argues that capitalism can meet the climate challenge with clean tech products that people want.
Massachusetts aims for critical mass on climate technology
Massachusetts has long been a leader on climate policy. A billion-dollar, ten-year economic development plan aims to make the state a hub for climate tech, too.
Good day sunshine: Solar hits record global power supply on summer solstice
At the peak of the Global North's sunniest day of the year, solar power was expected to supply a fifth of the world's electricity, as solar booms worldwide.
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Surprising new renewable power source has "negative carbon emissions"
With the power of photosynthesis, the team developed micro photosynthetic power cells that generate electricity from algae.
With new solar farm, Amazon environment director defends climate commitment
Retail giant Amazon recently opened a grid-scale solar farm with battery storage as it deflects criticism that it is not doing enough to meet climate goals.
Construction complete on vast new Texas solar farm
The new solar plant will be able to generate enough clean, renewable energy to power 40,000 homes.
"Surprising link" solves California's prehistoric seafloor mark mystery
The research is being used to see if the seabed is suitable to support offshore wind farms.
The best deals for switching electric companies
Some of the cheapest options come via 100 percent renewable energy plans where all of the electricity usage is offset by green power generation.
Satellite image shows plans for vast new solar farm in US
The proposed 5,200 acre site would be Wyoming's largest solar facility, generating enough electricity to power roughly 73,000 homes.
IRS issues reminder on transfer of tax credits
Clean energy investments can now benefit from new tax incentives, the IRS has announced.
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The West has a new way to save water
Building solar panels over canals in California could spread to other areas if it effectively saves water, professor tells Newsweek
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California hits 'historical' renewable energy milestone
Renewable energy exceeded demand for part of 30 of the last 38 days
Fool's gold may be valuable after all after 'unheard of' discovery
Scientists found an abundance of lithium in fool's gold—a new source of the much sought-after element which is used in batteries.
Texas is embracing nuclear power for the first time in decades
Greg Abbott has tipped a new wave of nuclear power generation as a potential way to meet the state's increasing energy demand.
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Superhot rock geothermal may "unlock vast amounts of clean energy"
A map developed by scientists pinpoints where we could use this material, and how it could be commercialized.
The Government Shouldn't Get to Pick What Kind of Car You Drive
Beware Washington telling Americans which vehicle they can drive instead of letting consumers choose for themselves.
U.S. Inability To Address Nuclear Waste Harms Environmental Progress
It has been over 40 years since Congress first set out to establish a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel in the United States.
US achieves energy independence for first time in 40 years
America is now a net exporter of fossil fuels at a time when global conflicts have led to increased prices.
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US Energy Bills Could Be Lowered by Heat Pumps — 'tremendous impact'
With this method, researchers estimate over 7,000 million metric tons of carbon emissions could be reduced by 2050.
Scientists may have found way for EVs to go further on one charge
The use of a special gel in batteries could increase the distance EVs can travel without recharging by nearly 200 miles.
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Climate win: clean power could cut CO2 emissions from electricity this year
A new forecast shows low carbon sources will meet new global electricity demand, cutting the power sector's greenhouse gas emissions this year.
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Iceland volcano could bring "boundless" power
Creating equipment that can withstand the conditions of a magma chamber is a big roadblock to using volcanoes as a power source.
Joe Biden is producing more oil than Donald Trump did
Oil production hit record under Biden despite making transition to renewables key part of his agenda. Will it hurt him in 2024?
Golden Eagle's death sparks shutdown of wind farm
French President Emmanuel Macron previously announced plans to increase the country's efforts in developing renewable energy sources, like wind turbines.
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US electricity set to be 100% renewable by 2060
"The private sector is moving faster than we thought," researcher Matthew Burgess said.
Stop Using India and China As Excuses To Do Nothing on Climate Change
Smart climate policies also help local environments, public health, justice, national security, and the economy.
Your home could soon power itself—with concrete
Researchers have found a way of efficiently storing electricity in concrete, with hopes the technology could soon be worked into the fabric of people's homes.
Conservatives Need a Bold Vision on Sustainable Energy, Not Scapegoats
We cannot be good stewards of the environment or progress toward a sustainable future through dismissiveness or hyper-partisanship.