Tag: renewable energy
States Repped By Energy Science-Denying Republicans Leading Way on Wind Power
These Republicans have supported legislation that has helped finance wind investments, but have also adopted Republican dogma on climate science.
World’s Hottest Hole: Iceland to Harness Molten Magma for Electricity, Could...
Iceland, known for its numerous bubbling hot springs and geysers, already heats up to 90 percent of its homes and supplies about a third of its electricity with geothermal.
In Illinois, New Rules Expected to Make Solar Faster and Cheaper
The rules come at a critical time for Illinois’ energy future.
Utilities Squeezed as Corporations Seek Renewable Energy Elsewhere
Many large power consumers have clearly demonstrated that, with or without their local utilities, they are moving towards a renewable future.
This Labor Day, Let’s Look at Ways Green Energy Is Helping...
The fuel for solar and wind is free. At some point in the next 50 years, installation will be done or inexpensive, and the fuel will be gratis. The average worker will likely experience the equivalent of a 6% raise as a result.
Boulder Commits to 100% Clean Energy
Colorado has long been a leader on the advancement of clean, renewable energy like wind and solar.
One Year of a Coal CEO’s Salary Could Transition U.S. Coal...
The CEO of Consol Energy earned about $14 million in 2012, more than enough to retrain all of the company's employees for jobs in the PV industry.
Wind Generates 100% of Scotland’s Electricity Needs for Entire Day
"Scotland's abundant energy resources play a vital role in delivering security of electricity supply across the UK."
Apple Is Generating So Much Renewable Energy It Plans to Start...
“Climate change is one of the great challenges of our time, and the time for action is now.”
Chile Producing So Much Solar Energy It’s Giving Electricity Away for...
With so much clean power available, the price of solar has cost absolutely nothing for certain regions in recent months.
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FDA tells court abortion pill review will not finish until after the election
A federal judge paused Louisiana's lawsuit in April and ordered the agency to act with all deliberate speed. The Supreme Court has kept telehealth and mail access in place.
Education Department drops appeal of ruling that struck down loan forgiveness employer rule
The rule would have let the education secretary disqualify nonprofit and government employers from Public Service Loan Forgiveness. A federal court vacated it on June 30.
Report counts 902 pregnancy-related prosecutions in three years after Dobbs
Pregnancy Justice found that most cases involved child neglect or endangerment charges and that substance use was alleged in 871 of them.
CMS rescinds nursing home voting guidance and issues new memo on coercion
The July 20 memo replaced 2020 and 2024 guidance. Senators asked the agency in August to reinstate the earlier versions.
Trump Dangles Rural Health Dollars To Push States To Change Hospital Laws
The Trump administration has tied billions in rural health funding for states partly to the policy commitments they make, including ending their certificate of need, or CON, laws governing the construction of new hospitals.