Near-limitless energy closer with nuclear fusion breakthroughs
Physicists say the discovery offers a potential avenue to "economically attractive fusion energy" in the future.
Fueling Fairness: How To Build an Equitable Clean Energy Workforce
We have overemphasized the importance of a four-year college education and stigmatized shorter vocational education in this country. That needs to change.
IRS issues reminder on transfer of tax credits
Clean energy investments can now benefit from new tax incentives, the IRS has announced.
It's coal v clean fuels in the coming power struggle over EPA climate rules
Coal interests promise to fight the EPA's strict new rules on CO2 from power plants, in a battle that could shape the country's climate future.
How the Navy is fighting climate change with action on clean energy
The U.S. military is the world's largest single source of climate pollution. Work at the Naval Research Laboratory offers greener fuel for sailors and Marines.
Mobility
These companies are charging ahead to help make an EV transition possible
From chargers on lampposts to electrified truck stops, these companies are building the charging infrastructure needed to make cleaner EVs more appealing.
Innovation
How West Virginia's coal country could get a clean-energy makeover
The Biden administration is investing $300 million to turn three old Appalachian coal mines into sources of clean energy and help struggling mining communities.
Nearly 180,000 bonobos, chimps and gorillas threatened by clean energy push
"More than one-third of the entire great ape population in Africa could be directly or indirectly threatened by mining," the researchers said.
Sustainability
Why AI is so thirsty: Data centers use massive amounts of water
The extra computing power that's driving AI sharply increases the water needed to cool data centers. Some tech companies have creative ways to cut water use.
Better Planet
Superhot rock geothermal may "unlock vast amounts of clean energy"
A map developed by scientists pinpoints where we could use this material, and how it could be commercialized.
News
Clean energy boom in 2023 slowed global growth of greenhouse gas emissions
A new report shows the emissions harming the climate rose again last year but at a slower rate than in the year before, thanks to a boom in wind, solar and EVs.
Better Planet
Near-unlimited energy a step closer as scientists overcome fusion problem
Scientists hope that the discovery will also offer new insights into the physics behind fusion energy in the future.
Better Planet
Fusion test's last hurrah sets record, brings near-unlimited energy closer
"These results are really exciting for the fusion community and a great end to the operations of JET," one expert told Newsweek.
Better Planet
Fusion boost from liquid shield brings near-unlimited clean energy closer
The technology promises to support the development of smaller, less expensive fusion reactors in the future.
News
U.S. offshore wind industry is off to a turbulent start in the new year
In back-to-back events this week, one offshore wind developer delivered its first power to Massachusetts while another pulled the plug on a project in New York.
News
Sustained "artificial sun" promised by 2026 in fusion energy upgrade
The upgrade marks an exciting step in the development of near-limitless fusion energy around the world.
News
Biden administration sets strict rules for clean hydrogen subsidies
A technical tax rule has billion-dollar implications for the emerging hydrogen industry and could shape the Biden administration's response to climate change.
Fusion breakthrough as near-limitless energy comes closer to reality
The discovery promises to increase the efficiency of nuclear fusion reactors.
The Dirty Secret Behind China's Clean Energy Facade
The United States and China issued a joint statement on climate crisis cooperation prior to the APEC summit last month, underscoring the importance of the topic.
We Will Build Back a Better, More Resilient Gaza
A 2-megawatt solar field we developed in Gaza was destroyed last week, but it hasn't shattered our determination to build back better.
Lauren Boebert gives Biden a request during Colorado visit
The president is visiting the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing facility to tout the Inflation Reduction Act.
News
At COP28, a fossil fuel debate plays out in oil-rich Dubai
As world leaders gather for the COP28 climate talks in Dubai, clean energy is booming but still not driving down emissions from fossil fuels.
Sustainability
Oil fueled the "Flower Moon" murders. Now, tribes embrace clean energy
Native communities see clean energy as a way to remedy some of the abuses depicted in the new Martin Scorsese film, "Killers of the Flower Moon."
China prepares to choke off America's rare metal supply
Beijing has hinted at hurting the United States with restrictions on rare earth elements.
News
Portugal powers itself solely by renewables for entire weekend
Portugal generated 172.5 GWh of renewable electricity between Friday night and Monday morning and used only 131.1 GWh.
Innovation
Floating solar panels can supply clean power to spots where land is limited
Land prices and space issues can get in the way of clean energy projects, but some companies have found a water-based workaround.
Sustainability
Scientists say climate extremes of 2023 point to need to end fossil fuels
The report's lead author said it provides evidence that "catastrophic" climate change has arrived, but that does not mean that climate action is futile.
Planet Heroes
Richard Tumushime's love of solar lights the way from Pittsburgh to Rwanda
Tumushime's work building solar arrays in a Rust Belt city and illuminating a rural village in Africa shows the transformative power of renewable energy.
News
Joe Biden announces "clean" hydrogen hubs, but just how clean will they be?
The president announced $7 billion to boost hydrogen production and cut climate pollution. But some researchers question whether it is a true climate solution.
Justine Johnson Is Leading Michigan's Public and Private Green Transition
"My concern for the environment and climate is not a newfound interest, but rather a fundamental value that I hold close to my heart," Johnson told Newsweek.