World Nov 06 China, world’s top carbon polluter, is likely to overdeliver on its climate goals. Will that be enough? By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press
Politics Sep 25 Trump called climate change a ‘con job’ at the United Nations. Here are the facts and context In his address at the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump excoriated renewable energy, international climate diplomacy, the science of global warming and other environmental issues. By Melina Walling, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
Politics Aug 29 Trump administration cancels $679 million in funding for offshore wind projects The Transportation Department on Friday canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore wind projects, the latest attack by the Trump administration on the reeling U.S. offshore wind industry. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Nation Aug 07 EPA kills Biden-era grant program to boost solar energy for lower-income households It's the latest Trump administration move hindering the nation’s shift to cleaner energy. By Alexa St. John, Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Nation Jul 31 Trump administration cancels plans for new wind energy projects in federal waters The Trump administration is canceling plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development. It's the latest step to suppress the industry in the United States. By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press
Jul 01 Watch 5:45 Rooftop solar industry fears demand will collapse as GOP rolls back tax credits By Geoff Bennett, Doug Adams Provisions in the GOP policy bill would end a host of tax credits for renewable energy, including one that allows homeowners to recoup 30 percent of the cost of a rooftop solar system. Businesses say it could deal a serious… Continue watching
Feb 10 Puerto Rico governor’s effort to eliminate renewable energy goals sparks pushback By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Puerto Rico legislators on Monday held a contentious public hearing on a governor-backed bill that would eliminate renewable energy goals and extend operations of the island's lone coal-fired plant, long accused of polluting low-income communities. Continue reading
Jan 23 While Trump pursues more fossil fuels, Europe posts a record year for renewable energy use By Sibi Arasu, Associated Press Nearly three-quarters of the EU's electricity doesn't emit planet-warming gases into the air. Continue reading
Dec 25 Japan to maximize nuclear power, bolster renewable energy as electricity demand grows By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The policy says nuclear energy should account for 20 percent of Japan's energy supply in 2040, with renewables expanded to 40-50 percent and coal-fired power reduced to 30-40 percent. Continue reading
Dec 24 Watch 8:52 Concerns swirl over impact of offshore wind farms on fishing industry By Miles O'Brien With the growth of offshore wind farms there are many questions surrounding their impact. In the second of two stories about what researchers are finding, science correspondent Miles O'Brien takes us to New Bedford, Massachusetts, where local officials are trying… Continue watching