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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.
Bobby Magill

Apr 13, 2015

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US no. 2 to China in clean energy investments in 2014
Clean energy is growing again in the U.S. as investments in renewables increased in 2014 after a two-year decline.
Bobby Magill

Feb 6, 2015

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Climate change mitigation’s best-kept secret – capture methane
There are fairly easy ways to dramatically slow our methane emissions — if we make the commitment to do so.
Jim Motavalli

Feb 2, 2015

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Electric cars a mixed bag for health, climate
Driving an electric car could be worse for both the climate and public health if the electricity that runs it was generated at a coal-fired power plant.
Bobby Magill

Dec 17, 2014

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Post climate pact, IEA warns fossil fuel trends dire
The odds that any climate agreement among the biggest greenhouse emitters will succeed became a little greater as China & U.S. commit to slash carbon pollution.
Bobby Magill

Nov 13, 2014

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Bioenergy: Australia’s forgotten renewable energy source (so far)
When we think of renewable energy, it’s easy to picture spinning wind turbines or rooftop solar panels. But what about bioenergy?
Mark Brown and Annette Cowie

Sep 29, 2014

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Zero energy at zero cost: How to retrofit buildings in a week
The Netherlands has found a way to refurbish existing buildings to net zero energy, within a week, with a 30-year builders’ guarantee and no subsidies.
Karel Beckman

Sep 15, 2014

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New report outlines ‘pathways’ to cut cO2 emissions
UN sponsored report says emissions will have to be curbed sharply to keep warming above “safe” levels. They have an ingenious plan.
Brian Kahn

Jul 9, 2014

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Three EU countries hit 2020 renewable benchmarks early
New data shows a number of EU countries already hitting the 2020 renewable target. Meanwhile other countries such as the UK have a long way to go.
Brian Kahn

Mar 13, 2014

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US govt: Climate change threatens energy infrastructure
Infrastructure that Americans rely on to heat their homes and power their lights are all becoming more exposed to failure in a changing climate.
Bobby Magill

Mar 11, 2014

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