May 03 New solar power plant for California desert gains federal approval By Associated Press The Crimson Solar Project includes a 350-megawatt energy storage system and could supply enough power for 87,500 homes. The approval comes amid President Joe Biden's plans to fight climate change. Continue reading
Apr 22 Cities confront climate challenge: How to move from gas to electricity? By Jonathan Mingle, Yale Environment 360 Ending the use of fossil fuels to heat homes and buildings is a key challenge for cities hoping to achieve net-zero emissions. Nowhere is that more evident than in Philadelphia, where technical and financial hurdles and a reluctant gas company… Continue reading
Apr 21 The U.S. electric power sector is ‘halfway’ to zero carbon emissions By Ryan Wiser, Bentham Paulos, Dev Millstein, Joseph Rand, The Conversation Fifteen years ago electric power generation was the largest source of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Now, the power sector is leading the shift to a clean energy economy. Continue reading
Oct 22 WATCH: Biden, Trump spar over the nation’s need to transition to clean energy By Associated Press Democrat Joe Biden and President Donald Trump are sparring over the nation’s reliance on oil -- and what needs to be done to reduce future emissions. Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Biden unveils plan to combat climate change and overhaul energy industry By Alexandra Jaffe, Ellen Knickmeyer, Will Weissert, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Jan 25 Watch 10:39 How the end of a major tax incentive may impact wind energy By Karla Murthy, Sam Weber, Connie Kargbo 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… Continue watching
Sep 20 Watch 4:53 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… Continue watching
Sep 12 This clean energy invention runs on nothing but cold, night air By Nsikan Akpan A new thermoelectric generator could bring light to one billion people who live without power...if market forces will let it. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading