IRS issues reminder on transfer of tax credits
Clean energy investments can now benefit from new tax incentives, the IRS has announced.
Better Planet
The West has a new way to save water
Building solar panels over canals in California could spread to other areas if it effectively saves water, professor tells Newsweek
Better Planet
California hits 'historical' renewable energy milestone
Renewable energy exceeded demand for part of 30 of the last 38 days
Fool's gold may be valuable after all after 'unheard of' discovery
Scientists found an abundance of lithium in fool's gold—a new source of the much sought-after element which is used in batteries.
Texas is embracing nuclear power for the first time in decades
Greg Abbott has tipped a new wave of nuclear power generation as a potential way to meet the state's increasing energy demand.
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.
The Government Shouldn't Get to Pick What Kind of Car You Drive
Beware Washington telling Americans which vehicle they can drive instead of letting consumers choose for themselves.
U.S. Inability To Address Nuclear Waste Harms Environmental Progress
It has been over 40 years since Congress first set out to establish a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel in the United States.
US achieves energy independence for first time in 40 years
America is now a net exporter of fossil fuels at a time when global conflicts have led to increased prices.
Better Planet
US Energy Bills Could Be Lowered by Heat Pumps — 'tremendous impact'
With this method, researchers estimate over 7,000 million metric tons of carbon emissions could be reduced by 2050.
Scientists may have found way for EVs to go further on one charge
The use of a special gel in batteries could increase the distance EVs can travel without recharging by nearly 200 miles.
News
Climate win: clean power could cut CO2 emissions from electricity this year
A new forecast shows low carbon sources will meet new global electricity demand, cutting the power sector's greenhouse gas emissions this year.
News
Iceland volcano could bring "boundless" power
Creating equipment that can withstand the conditions of a magma chamber is a big roadblock to using volcanoes as a power source.
Joe Biden is producing more oil than Donald Trump did
Oil production hit record under Biden despite making transition to renewables key part of his agenda. Will it hurt him in 2024?
Golden Eagle's death sparks shutdown of wind farm
French President Emmanuel Macron previously announced plans to increase the country's efforts in developing renewable energy sources, like wind turbines.
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US electricity set to be 100% renewable by 2060
"The private sector is moving faster than we thought," researcher Matthew Burgess said.
Stop Using India and China As Excuses To Do Nothing on Climate Change
Smart climate policies also help local environments, public health, justice, national security, and the economy.
Your home could soon power itself—with concrete
Researchers have found a way of efficiently storing electricity in concrete, with hopes the technology could soon be worked into the fabric of people's homes.
Conservatives Need a Bold Vision on Sustainable Energy, Not Scapegoats
We cannot be good stewards of the environment or progress toward a sustainable future through dismissiveness or hyper-partisanship.
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
Why the Rockefellers are spending their oil fortune to end fossil fuels
"The oldest oil fortune on Earth has decided that oil is not the future in any way; we're getting somewhere," a leader of one environmental group told Newsweek.
America's Biodiversity Needs Smart Laws and Private-Sector Collaboration
With the proper resources, states and localities—who, after all, are the ones closest to the threatened species—can make a tremendous impact.
Wind turbine blades could soon appear on your street
A new project hopes to repurpose the rotors as bus shelters and bridges—avoiding millions of tons of expensive and versatile material going to waste.
Taxing Clean Energy—What Is Wrong With These People?
Why aren't Texas Republicans bragging about clean energy?
Scientists figure out how to make electricity from thin air
Using a device peppered with minute pores, researchers have found a way to harvest the electricity of water molecules in the air.
America's power grid can't handle Joe Biden's green energy plans
Proposed clean energy projects would produce more electricity than the U.S. currently has—but many fail waiting to be connected to a grid lacking capacity.
Disrupting climate change: 13 tech innovators helping to save the planet
From wringing water from air to weaving clothes with zero waste, these climate heroes are pushing the boundaries of technology to decarbonize and detoxify the earth.
Republicans' war with offshore wind
Since December, 30 whales have died on the East Coast. Republicans are pointing the finger at offshore wind, while federal officials have denied a connection.
The United States' Energy Future Needs Critical Minerals—and Latin America
To control our economic and energy future, the United States will need to have ready access to its own supply of raw materials and minerals.