Tag: renewable energy

Donald Trump ordered a “temporary withdrawal” of any new federal leasing of the Outer Continental Shelf for new offshore wind projects. 

Chicago powers 411 city buildings with 100 percent renewable energy, setting a major climate milestone.

The record output provided more than 68 percent of the country’s power.

Environmental advocates sound the alarm as President-elect Trump nominates Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright, a staunch fossil fuel supporter, to lead the Department of Energy.

The UAW warns that the Trump-Vance ticket threatens Michigan’s economic future by jeopardizing a $500 million federal grant for an electric vehicle plant, while highlighting the Biden-Harris administration’s investment in American manufacturing and union jobs.

Electrifying oil and gas production facilities with renewable energy could reduce emissions by over 80%, offering a path toward climate goals and industry sustainability. But logistical and economic hurdles remain.

Luke Clark, director of Renewable UK told The Guardian that while this progress is promising, the UK still needs to step up green energy efforts.

This landmark investment in rural America is the largest since the New Deal, creating jobs, cutting pollution, and transforming rural energy infrastructure.

Clean energy jobs are not just growing; they’re booming at twice the rate of the overall U.S. job market. This surge is reshaping America’s energy landscape, driving economic development, and offering a blueprint for a sustainable future.

President Biden’s signing of the ADVANCE Act aims to accelerate nuclear power development for clean energy and jobs, but critics warn of safety and regulatory issues.