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World Jul 03

Germany is first major economy to phase out coal and nuclear

By Frank Jordans, Associated Press

Nation Jan 25

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How the end of a major tax incentive may impact wind energy

The amount of wind energy in the United States has more than doubled since 2011. It’s gotten a big boost from a federal incentive called the Production Tax Credit. But after nearly 30 years, the tax is set to begin…

By Karla Murthy, Sam Weber, Connie Kargbo

Politics Oct 30

For Stein, climate change and erasing student debt are high-priority

Jill Stein, the Green Party presidential candidate, is offering an aggressive set of policy prescriptions in her longshot bid.

By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press

Economy Dec 03

Will these fringe technologies become the future of clean energy?

As the public and private sectors collaborate on energy and climate matters to help slow carbon emissions, it is worth pondering other technologies and how they may affect the future of energy.

By Vikram Mansharamani

Nation Dec 02

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Mexican wind farm sending power to U.S. comes under fire

A historic wind farm began sending electricity to San Diego from Mexico this year. For the small rural community leasing the land, it offers a financial boon. But the entire project is being challenged in court, due to claims that…

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Jun 19

How innovation in oil and gas production is giving the U.S. a competitive edge

By Robert Bryce

U.S. oil and natural gas output is soaring. But less than a decade ago, no one saw it coming. Even industry executives were signalling that production had peaked. But innovations that have made drilling technology "smaller, faster, lighter, denser, cheaper"…

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May 23

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What is peak oil, and will fracking buy us time?

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Jan 24

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Carney to GOP on State of the Union: Don’t Criticize a Speech You Haven’t Heard

White House's Carney to GOP on SOTU: Don't Criticize a Speech You Haven't Heard…

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Jun 16

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Baja Wind Energy Project Could Help Fill California’s Sails

As President Barack Obama stresses the need for independence from fossil fuels, filmmaker Emma Cott examines one alternative energy project that is looking to harness wind power from Mexico to help meet California's energy demands.

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Apr 28

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Off-Shore Wind Farm Gets Green Light in Massachusetts

The Obama administration has approved plans to build the nation's first offshore wind farm near the coast of Massachusetts' Cape Cod. Gwen Ifill reports about the alternative energy deal, nine years in the making.

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