Climate
Surprising but True: Giving More People Access to Energy Can Reduce Greenhouse Emissions
More than one billion people in the world do not have access to electricity and 2.8 billion lack clean cooking options
Plugged In
More than wires - exploring the connections between energy, environment, and our lives
Energy
Coal Only Supplied 2 Percent of U.K. Electricity in the First 6 Months of 2017
Just five years ago, coal represented about 40 percent of the electricity mix—a stark contrast as the country moves to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and tackle its air pollution challenges...
Public Health
Although Climate Change Might Seem Like a Far-Off Problem, It Is Already Impacting Our Health
As the largest source of human-produced greenhouse gases, the energy sector is at the forefront of efforts to curb emissions.
Automotive
Singapore Is Banning Additional Cars from the Road to Gain Control of Traffic
Due to land constraints in the small city-state, Singapore is placing a cap on the number of cars on its roads while doubling-down on public transportation
Energy
Energy Secretary Rick Perry Proposes New Regulation to Prop Up Coal, Nuclear Plants
The rule would guarantee a profit to any power plant with 90 days of fuel stored on-site in the name of grid resiliency — but experts say it will do nothing for resiliency and increase costs for consumers...
Climate
Automakers Urge Trump to Undo One of America's Biggest CO2 Reductions to Date
Twelve automakers sacrifice the future by urging Pres. Trump to lower fuel-economy standards, which might be the single largest CO2 reduction in U.S. history
Energy
Scotland is Now Getting Electricity from the World's First Floating Wind Farm
Located just over 15 miles off Scotland's coast, the 30 Megawatt (MW) wind farm is expected to power around 20,000 households.
Automotive
How Much Does Carpooling Matter? A Lot
The end of a policy to support carpooling in Jakarta, Indonesia led to an 87 percent increase in evening rush-hour traffic, according to a study published this summer in Science...
Energy
You've Heard of Hybrid Cars--How about Hybrid 18-Wheelers?
This month, a start-up company called Hyliion that is looking to hybridize Class 8 trucks around the world raised $21 million in Series A funding
Energy
Check Out This Massive Floating Solar Farm in China
The world’s largest floating solar farm spans the size of 160 football fields and is now generating electricity atop a former coal mine in China
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