As Clean Energy Surpasses Coal, U.S. Energy Transition Locks Into Place
The industrial revolution hit England a century before it landed in the United States. Now, the U.S. is again following in its progenitor’s footsteps in reaching another major milestone in industrial development.<p>Data published last week by the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that the …
Can I just work on the Paris Agreement myself?
<b>How can I achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement with my personal carbon footprint?</b><p>I think this is a fantastic aspiration — it’s also so …
Google Sets Goal To Use Clean Energy 24/7
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jennifer Layke, global director of the energy program at World Resources Institute, about Google’s aspirations to power all its operations with carbon-free energy.<p>This month in All Tech Considered, how technology and tech companies can help slow climate …
3 Top Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now
Renewable energy may be one of the highest potential industries in the world today, but it’s been a land mine for investors over the past decade. …
Under new rules for selling solar power, is it still worth it?
Householders keen to install solar panels are weighing up their options after the government unveiled new plans for the way people will be paid for supplying renewable energy. The scheme, which will be launched in January next year, works in a different way to its predecessor – and is likely be …
World’s Largest Solar Power Plant Switched On
This is a headline you may well read more than once in the coming years.<p>It is also possible that the subsequent world’s-largest-solar-plants may also be built not a million miles away from the current title holder.<p>As of today, the Noor Abu Dhabi project with a total capacity of 1,177MW is the …
France’s Macron says U.S. should be leader in switch to clean energy
(Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said the United States should not be doubting the reality of climate change but leading a global transition toward cleaner energy.<p>Macron make the comment in an interview with Japanese public broadcaster NHK ahead of a G20 summit in Japan.
The Green New Deal is a chance to make clean energy accessible to all
Transitioning the U.S. economy from fossil fuels to 100% clean energy is a massive undertaking. But from an equity, economic, and environmental perspective, the opportunities far outweigh the costs.<p>Late last year, California instituted a revolutionary piece of policy. Starting in 2020, all new …
Lightyear unveils its ‘solar’ electric car with 450 miles of range
The Lightyear One, a new solar-powered electric car developed by several times Solar Challenge winners, has been unveiled today and the startup claims an unbelievable range of 450 miles (725 km) on a single charge.<p>We have been reporting on Lightyear for a few years now.<p>The startup first caught our …