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States cut power plant emissions ahead of new EPA rule
Obama’s climate ultimatum to states: Control carbon dioxide emissions from electric power plants or the federal government will do it for you.
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Jul 15, 2015

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Hawaii, Vermont set ambitious examples for renewables
Hawaii and Vermont both pass laws that put in place the nation’s most ambitious renewable energy goals.
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Jul 3, 2015

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Climate change may put power grid at risk in the west
The ravages of climate change could severely hurt the ability of utilities in the 11 Western states to generate power unless they “climate proof” their power grid.
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May 19, 2015

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Canada sets 2030 goal to cut emissions, ahead of Paris conference
Canada follows EU, US with 30% by 2030 emissions reduction target ahead of Paris climate negotiations in December. Australia left behind again, although Canada target is not all it seems.
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May 18, 2015

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MIT says ‘massive’ solar energy expansion critical for climate
A “massive” global expansion of solar power — possibly enough to supply about a third or more of the world’s electricity — may be necessary by 2050.
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May 11, 2015

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Even China can cut out coal generation (mostly) by 2050
It may be possible for China to shake most of its reliance on fossil fuels by 2050, with renewables providing 80% of electricity needs.
Bobby Magill

Apr 21, 2015

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U.S. greenhouse gas emissions spiked 2% in 2013
Total US greenhouse gas emissions released into the atmosphere because of human activity increased 2% in 2013.
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Apr 17, 2015

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Clean energy seeing global ‘renaissance’
Cheap oil, cheap natural gas and increasingly cheap renewables are ushering in an era of abundant energy — an energy renaissance.
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Apr 15, 2015

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New York’s smart grid research may shape U.S.
New York and its utility infrastructure are highly vulnerable to climate change-influenced extreme weather and rising seas.
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Apr 13, 2015

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Cities could be ideal place for utility-scale solar plants
What if solar power plants could be built in developed areas between or atop buildings and homes without having to impact the desert?
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Mar 17, 2015

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Artificial photosynthesis closer to boosting renewables
Battery storage is one way to smooth renewables supply to the grid. Scientists are looking to plants and trees for another solution.
Bobby Magill

Mar 11, 2015

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North Carolina about to overtake California as capital of big solar
The land of loblolly pines, sweet tea and Bojangles is having its little heart blessed with a big photovoltaic jolt of renewable solar power.
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Mar 4, 2015

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