Author: Joe Romm
Coal
Donald Trump
Governments
News & Commentary
Nuclear
United States Government
Trump’s coal industry bail out would punish red states the most
The US president's plan to bail out unprofitable coal and nuclear plants will cost American consumers. Hardest hit will be the Trump-supporting southeastern states.
Electric Vehicles
News & Commentary
Renewables
Solar
Tesla
Oil and car companies are suddenly investing in electric vehicles – why?
A steady rise in gasoline prices has made the environment better for such investments, but that's not the primary driver.
Climate
Other Good Stuff
Renewables
Solar
Storage
A 100% renewable grid isn’t just feasible, it’s already happening
Debate over whether we can run electric grids on 100% renewables in coming decades misses a key point: many countries and regions are already there.
"Humans are underrated": After touting robots, Musk now blames them for Tesla production woes.
Climate
Donald Trump
Governments
Other Good Stuff
People
Renewables
United States Government
Trump’s new Secretary of State has received most money from Koch Industries
Mike Pompeo is ex Tea Party, a climate science denier, opponent of Paris climate deal, and biggest recipient of Koch Industries dollars.
Other Good Stuff
Renewables
Solar
Wind
Solar and wind power alone could provide four fifths of US power
Study confirms U.S. could have a carbon-free grid in coming decades.
Electric Vehicles
Other Good Stuff
Renewables
Storage
Tesla
GOP congressman powers his off-grid solar home with Tesla battery
Republican Congressman, a libertarian and a climate denier, lives off-grid with solar and storage, and even owns a Tesla Model S electric vehicle.
Climate
Donald Trump
Governments
Other Good Stuff
People
Renewables
Solar
United States Government
Trump’s solar tariff backfires: It hits red states and U.S. taxpayers harder than China
White House wanted to use solar tariffs to punish China, but it will end up punishing the states that voted for him the most.
Climate
Coal
Other Good Stuff
Renewables
Solar
Storage
This is how coal dies — super cheap renewables plus battery storage
New Colorado wind farms with batteries are now cheaper than running old coal plants.
News & Commentary
Renewables
Smart Energy
2017 showed global clean energy revolution is unstoppable, no matter what Trump does
The solar, wind, battery, and electric car “miracles” have gone mainstream.