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Politics Oct 22

WATCH: Biden, Trump spar over the nation’s need to transition to clean energy

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Politics Jul 14

WATCH: Biden unveils plan to combat climate change and overhaul energy industry

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

Watch 10:39
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

World Sep 20

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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…

Science Sep 12

The new generator works by capturing heat energy in the air, which is warmed by the sun during the day. Heat in the air naturally wants to escape the planet into the cold of outer space. The device harvests the energy created by this heat transition, turning it into electricity. Photo by Jan Skowron/University of Warsaw/Handout via REUTERS.
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.

By Nsikan Akpan

Dec 20

Can Germany revive its stalled transition to clean energy?

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.

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Dec 19

How artificial intelligence spotted every solar panel in the U.S.

By Vicky Stein

Curious onlookers can check out the open-access maps. Publicly available information on this scale could help revolutionize the future of energy.

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September 2, 2018 – PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

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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…

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Sep 02

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How effective are business efforts to go green?

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…

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Jun 02

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Trump cites national security in effort to aid coal and nuclear power

By PBS NewsHour

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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