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Inside story of world’s biggest battery, and future of renewables
The ideal power source for recharging hydroelectric power pumped storage facilities would be cheap renewable sources that rely on intermittent fuel like sun and wind.
Jeff Spross

Aug 30, 2013

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California carbon market going so well, it sold out of permits
At the latest auction of permits under California’s new carbon cap and trade scheme there were more bids for 2016 permits than were made available.
Jeff Spross

Aug 23, 2013

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Global coal use to soar without climate policies, EIA says
The EIA’s latest outlook does not paint a pretty picture. Coal use will expand, mostly from the developing world.
Jeff Spross

Jul 29, 2013

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House votes to block US lightbulb efficiency standards
America’s House of Representatives passes a GOP amendment to the bill that blocks enforcement of new light bulb standards.
Jeff Spross

Jul 11, 2013

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Global warming ups Australia’s extreme summer risk five-fold: study
University of Melbourne researchers find Australia is much more likely to see extremely hot summers thanks to human-driven global warming.
Jeff Spross

Jul 9, 2013

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New solar cell could be 1000x more powerful, pound for pound
MIT researchers explore idea of super thin solar cells that could produce up to 1,000 times more energy per pound than conventional PV cells.
Jeff Spross

Jul 3, 2013

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Possible biofuel breakthrough, via the Leafcutter ant
US research based on a study of Leafcutter ants may lead to a powerful new enzyme for producing cellulosic biofuels.
Jeff Spross

Jun 20, 2013

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US Congressional budget office endorses price on carbon
The US Congressional Budget Office says delaying efforts to price carbon risks “catastrophic” losses for the United States’ economy and society
Jeff Spross

May 27, 2013

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China endorses construction of its biggest hydropower dam yet
Latest dam approval means hydroelectric power is anticipated to boost China to 15% renewables by 2020.
Jeff Spross

May 20, 2013

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US investors predict huge rebound in wind energy in 2014
Warren Buffett and GE are preparing for a major rebound in wind energy investment in the US in 2014.
Jeff Spross

May 13, 2013

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