Tag: renewable energy
Red states lead U.S. in wind and solar power production, study...
Despite climate action often being frustrated by Republican leaders in Congress and at the local level, states with Republican governors and a majority of Republican state legislators are leading the nation in solar and wind.
How bioenergy causes air pollution: The dark side of renewable energy
On the ground, burning biomass contributes to many air pollution impacts.
54% of new electric-generating capacity in U.S. will be solar in...
Texas will be home to the highest amount of new solar capacity at 7.7 gigawatts, followed by California at 4.2 gigawatts.
99% of US coal plants cost more to run than replace...
“There’s a huge opportunity here to invest in coal communities, build local economic resilience and save money in the process.”
Largest fossil fuel plant in New York City could become nation’s...
“The repowering of Ravenswood with offshore wind is a community-driven approach to invest in a disadvantaged community and support New York in meeting its clean energy and economic goals.”
Open letter from scientists to world leaders: Stop using bioenergy from...
“The best thing for the climate and biodiversity is to leave forests standing—and biomass energy does the opposite.”
USPS announces electrification of mail truck fleet
New electric mail trucks are expected to begin servicing postal routes in late 2023.
Despite climate warnings, coal use reaching record highs in 2022: IEA
“Government policies will be key to ensuring a secure and sustainable path forward.”
Pipeline company wants to quietly expand gas shipments in the Pacific...
TC Energy’s upgrade of its GTN XPress pipeline would result in a huge increase in methane gas volumes to the region. But it would undermine climate laws already on the books.
Former Superfund Site becomes largest landfill solar farm in North America
The project is just one example of an innovative trend turning symptoms of throwaway culture into sites for generating renewable energy.
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How much sleep do I need? Why you can forget the eight-hour rule
Eight hours isn’t necessarily the magic number for sleep. Your age, body clock and individual needs all matter.
These women don’t trust politicians. They do trust Candace Owens.
The 19th interviewed half a dozen of her listeners, after a Media Matters report found her platforms grew 80 percent between January 2025 and March 2026 to roughly 10.9 million new followers.
A week after Eastport banned data centers for 180 days, federal regulators accepted the...
The developer cut the plan from 400 acres to 27 and from 51 megawatts to 15 after FERC found four deficiencies, and comments close October 19.
Joint Economic Committee Democrats put Trump’s 2026 oil and gas stock gains at up...
The same report totals $71.5 billion in extra gasoline spending since February 28, an average of $604 a family, and the White House says independent managers control the portfolio.
These Children’s Deaths Were Preventable. Their Parents Prayed Instead of Seeking Medical Care.
For decades, Idaho laws have allowed parents who belong to the Followers of Christ and other faith-healing sects to pray rather than seek medical care. Since 2015, at least 15 children have died of treatable conditions.