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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…
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Why transitioning to only renewable energy will be difficult for the U.S.
After millions of protesters marched around the globe to demand action on climate change, we more closely examine what policies they are proposing. Miles O’Brien joins William Brangham to discuss current sources of U.S. energy and what it would take…
This clean energy invention runs on nothing but cold, night air
A new thermoelectric generator could bring light to one billion people who live without power...if market forces will let it.
Can Germany revive its stalled transition to clean energy?
Although Germany has been a global leader in moving to decarbonize its massive economy, the country’s ambitious clean-energy transformation is faltering.
Curious onlookers can check out the open-access maps. Publicly available information on this scale could help revolutionize the future of energy.
On this edition for Sunday, September 2, Sen. John McCain is laid to rest at the U.S. Naval Academy, and big businesses, including Walmart, are reporting an increased use of renewable energy. Also, in western states, wildfire season is impacting…
Walmart says that 28 percent of domestic power at its stores comes from renewable sources. And 85 percent of companies in the S&P 500 are also reporting updates on sustainability in their annual reports for investors -- up from 11…
President Donald Trump this week ordered Energy Secretary Rick Perry to save less-profitable coal and nuclear plants from closure. A leaked draft memo lays out several proposals, including one to order the grid to buy power from these plants and…
When President Donald Trump announced he would withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement, it was a major blow to the renewable energy industry because of the growing market in America. Now the Trump administration is…
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