Tag: clean energy
First city in Kentucky passes resolution to be 100 percent renewable...
"My hope is that Louisville’s accomplishment will become a model for cities throughout Kentucky and an impetus for changes in state policy..."
Replacing coal with renewables could save energy customers $8 billion a...
“We conducted an in-depth, asset-by-asset assessment of the coal fleet in the U.S. and found that >70 GWs of coal capacity will become economically at risk through the course of the next decade.”
Los Angeles school board commits to renewable energy after months of...
"This 100% Clean Energy school district commitment demonstrates what can happen when students, parents, teachers and school district leaders work to move the needle on climate."
Giant water battery cuts university’s energy costs by $100 million over...
“Universities have a very large energy footprint and we wanted to tackle that and reduce that expense.”
Offshore wind power has the potential to generate 18 times more...
“Offshore wind currently provides just 0.3% of global power generation, but its potential is vast.”
Renewables generate more electricity than fossil fuels in UK for first...
During the three months of July, August and September, renewables generated an estimated total of 29.5 terawatt-hours (TWh), compared with just 29.1TWh...
Can we reach 100 percent renewable energy in time to avert...
To prevent the worst climate scenarios, carbon emissions must be slashed to net-zero by 2050.
Berkeley makes a giant leap and becomes the first US city...
"This is what acting on it looks like."
Indonesian ban on clearing new swaths of forest to be made...
A temporary moratorium that prohibits the issuance of new permits to clear primary and peat forests is set to be made permanent...
Fake news about energy, clean and dirty
I used to listen to Freakonomics, an interesting podcast, until it called nuclear energy clean and nonpolluting. I haven’t listened to any...
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Sander’s monumental mistake: failing to explain exactly what a democratic socialist government is
It’s time that Sanders speaks out, explains what democratic socialism is and reminds Americans that it is a central part of this country, and that’s why he espouses that political ideology.
New study shows Medicare for All will save Americans billions and prevent thousands of...
This study helps quiet several attacks made on Medicare for All from the private healthcare industry.
‘There needs to be accountability,’ says Ocasio-Cortez as documents show DNC involvement with Iowa...
"If this reporting is correct, then there needs to be accountability at the DNC."
Video reveals mother of 5 starving to death in jail cell
"...since this incident, our employees have received comprehensive training in crisis intervention.”
Former State Dept employee sentenced to 7 years in prison for accepting bribes
“This is a tragedy for you, for your family, for the government."