Inside Climate News · Energy Renewable Energy
Clean Energy Soared in the U.S. in 2017 Due to Economics, Policy and Technology
President Trump rolled out the antiquated arguments about why clean energy was too expensive and a threat to the grid. But markets and policies mostly ignored him.
Inside Climate News · Energy Renewable Energy
Electric Trucks Begin Reporting for Duty, Quietly and Without All the Fumes
Replacing fleets of medium- and heavy-duty trucks can help cut greenhouse gas emissions and make cities quieter and cleaner.
Inside Climate News · Energy Renewable Energy
Microgrids Keep These Cities Running When the Power Goes Out
These energy islands are keeping electricity flowing in emergencies and helping integrate wind and solar. They’re keystones to a modern electric grid.
Inside Climate News · Energy Renewable Energy
Californians Are Keeping Dirty Energy Off the Grid via Text Message
When power demand rises, OhmConnect sends out a text to customers: cut your energy use and you’ll earn money. It’s keeping demand spikes under control.
Inside Climate News · Energy Renewable Energy
Are Electric Vehicles Pushing Oil Demand Over a Cliff?
With China now planning to phase out gas-powered cars, automakers are talking about an all-electric future. It could mean a big drop in emissions.
Nature · Economics Energy Water
The Real Cost of Energy
All energy production has environmental and societal effects. But calculating them — and pricing energy accordingly — is no easy task.
TakePart · Energy Environmental Justice Food Policy Water
A Giant Lake that Sustains Millions of People Is in Danger
Dams, overfishing, and pollution threaten Cambodia’s Tonle Sap, the largest lake in Southeast Asia and one of the world’s most productive fisheries.
TakePart · Energy Renewable Energy
Africa Goes off the Grid to Bring Power to Rural Villages
Half of Africa’s population lacks access to electricity, but microgrids powered by solar energy are lighting the way to energy independence.
Rethink · Climate Change Energy Water
Low-lying Vietnam Is Squeezed Between Its Neighbors and the Rising Seas.
Climate change, heavy-handed water management, and upstream dams are changing the Mekong Delta, pushing residents to adapt.
Nature · Energy Renewable Energy
Can Wind and Solar Fuel Africa’s Future?
With prices for renewables dropping, many countries in Africa might leap past dirty forms of energy towards a cleaner future.
