Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Tag: renewable energy

While oil front group touts cheap fossil fuel to low-income families,...

The falling cost of renewable energy means that those fuels are on track to become the cheaper source of energy for consumers.

The Chinese solar juggernaut that Donald Trump can’t stop (video)

India is now the third-largest solar market after China and the US. Will it use Chinese panels and other technology? Or American?

How America’s ego could save the planet

We need some of America’s ego now, just like 60 years ago, when the Soviet accomplishments in space drove us toward a singular world-changing goal.

How to save $23 trillion per year: 100% renewable energy for...

Political obstacles would make this plan difficult to implement, but a solution to global warming is technically and economically feasible.

Google announces plans to run entirely on renewable energy

Google has put its money where its mouth is on renewable energy over the past six years, repeatedly showing that renewables are not only good for the climate, but good for business.

The huge costs of Trump energy plans

If Trump is able to reverse state and local bans on fracking, he will in effect be giving oil and gas companies the right to pollute people's farms and drinking water.

Saint Petersburg becomes first Florida city to commit to 100% renewables

"We envision a city where families can raise their kids in communities free from toxic pollution, where everyone has the opportunity for a good job and access to healthy, affordable energy."

San Diego to become largest U.S. city to run entirely on...

By 2035, San Diego intends to run on 100% renewable energy. Under the plan, 90% of all waste will be recycled and composted and 50% of all vehicles will be electric.

Rethinking energy and justice in the Trump era

Local, community-based leadership is needed now more than ever to build the next economy—one that doesn’t pollute poor people, and send the money to rich people elsewhere.

7 Solutions to the Climate Crisis

How we create energy with renewables is important. How we store this energy—so we can use it when needed—is just as critical.

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U.S. Threatens New Economic War on Iran by Targeting China & Tehran’s Other Top...

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