Science Jun 10 Analysis: Why Biden declared solar panels, heat pumps integral to national defense By Daniel Cohan, The Conversation
Economy Jun 07 Biden pauses solar panel tariffs to jumpstart installations, U.S. companies weigh challenge U.S. solar manufacturers are considering legal challenges after President Joe Biden declared a two-year pause on tariffs for solar imports from Southeast Asia. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Economy Mar 28 U.S. seeks new lithium sources as demand for clean energy grows The element is critical to the development of lithium-ion batteries, which are rechargeable batteries seen as critical to reducing the carbon emissions created by cars and other forms of transportation. By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
World Feb 26 Watch 6:49 UK races to mine lithium as it focuses on electric energy, As the global energy transition continues to promote electrification, governments around the world are looking to support businesses that can help them transform their economies, particularly transportation. In the UK, that means funding for all aspects of the electric ecosystem,… By Willem Marx
Science Jan 26 Burn, baby, burn: Nuclear scientists achieve major fusion feat Scientists say they have been able to spark a fusion reaction that briefly sustained itself, a significant milestone on the long path to fusion power. By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
Jan 19 Watch 7:23 Has Biden delivered on climate promises? Analyzing his first year in office By Amna Nawaz, Tess Conciatori One year into President Joe Biden’s tenure, we’re taking stock of where some of his key campaign commitments stand. Even before taking office, Biden called climate change an existential crisis, and promised to take historic action. Amna Nawaz joins Judy… Continue watching
Nov 04 6 clean energy priorities that could deliver COP26 breakthroughs By Dolf Gielen, Morgan Bazilian, The Conversation Clean energy innovation, methane cuts and getting China and India on board for net-zero can deliver progress at COP26. Continue reading
Oct 13 Energy agency urges bigger global push to cut emissions By David McHugh, Associated Press The International Energy Agency is urging governments to make stronger commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions at an upcoming U.N. climate summit. Continue reading
Sep 14 WATCH: Biden tours energy lab, focuses on clean-energy plan By Alexandra Jaffe, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden is preparing to pitch his massive domestic spending package with a visit to a renewable energy lab in Colorado. Biden is highlighting how investments in clean energy will help combat climate change. Continue reading
Sep 13 Biden’s proposed tenfold increase in solar power would remake the U.S. electricity system By Joshua D. Rhodes, The Conversation A decade ago, solar power was a tiny sliver of the US energy supply. Today it’s expanding rapidly – and the Biden administration wants to make it much, much bigger. Continue reading