Energy
Texas sees ‘bonanza’ in carbon storage market
Critics say Railroad Commission and politicians focus on business, not environmental protection.
Read MoreColombian wind farm end-of-life raises circularity and Indigenous questions
La Guajira, COLOMBIA — On Oct. 9, Colombia’s first wind farm, Jepírachi, officially reached its end of life after running for almost two decades in Uribia, in the northeastern region of La Guajira. After months of uncertainty regarding the project’s future, the wind farm has been disconnected from the national grid and is pending dismantlement. […]
The world is doubling down on fossil fuels even as global demand peaks
A new U.N. report finds a growing gap between climate goals and oil and gas production.
Read MoreThe West wants to help developing countries transition to renewables. It’s off to a rocky start.
New initiatives to speed up emerging economies’ switch from coal to clean energy are promising — and popular. But early stumbles show the process won’t be easy.
Read MoreAs offshore wind stumbles, Biden moves to speed up solar and geothermal in the West
New clean energy projects could power the country, but they need more transmission lines to do it.
Read MorePennsylvania’s fracking boom is hurting its oldest residents
“Up until 10 years ago, I was a pretty healthy bitch. And, unfortunately, I’m dying.”
Read MorePublic power is on the ballot in Maine. Will voters take a leap of faith?
The state has a chance to oust unpopular investor-owned utilities — and set a precedent for the rest of the country.
Read MoreHow abandoned oil wells plague the Osage Nation
A century after the events of “Killers of the Flower Moon,” abandoned oil wells litter the Osage Nation.
Read MoreTo decarbonize cement, the industry needs a full transformation
Cement production has an enormous carbon footprint. That can be curbed with plug-and-play solutions, but eliminating emissions entirely will require big, ambitious action.
Read MoreNew IEA outlook: With renewable energy ‘unstoppable,’ fossil fuels will peak by 2030
The International Energy Agency also warns of a natural gas glut that could threaten the world’s ability to meet Paris Agreement targets.
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