

Politics Jul 14

The former vice president acknowledged that the economy is in “crisis” because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but said it offers "an incredible opportunity, not just to build back to where we were before, but better, stronger, more resilient and more…
By Alexandra Jaffe, Ellen Knickmeyer, Will Weissert, Associated Press
Nation Jan 25

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
World Sep 20

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…
Science Sep 12

A new thermoelectric generator could bring light to one billion people who live without power...if market forces will let it.
By Nsikan Akpan
Dec 20

By Paul Hockenos, Yale Environment 360
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.
Sep 02

By PBS NewsHour
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…
Sep 02

By PBS NewsHour
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…
Jun 02

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…
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