policy Archives - Page 8 of 11 - Renew Economy

Number of U.S. coal mines falls to lowest on record
The number of new coal mines opening each year in the U.S. has fallen to its lowest point in at least a decade.
Bobby Magill

Sep 25, 2015

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US government adds $US100 million to solar power research
Researchers developing new solar technology to get more than $100 million in grants from the US government as a way to expand access to low-carbon energy.
Bobby Magill

Sep 17, 2015

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Study: China may have overestimated carbon emissions since 2000
Carbon dioxide emissions in China may have been overestimated since 2000.
Bobby Magill

Aug 20, 2015

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Abbott’s hatred of wind farms scares off NZ’s biggest power company
The co-developer of Australia’s biggest wind farm sees no future for wind energy in Australia because of Abbott government’s “antipathy” to renewables.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 19, 2015

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Latest anti-wind push by Senators called a ‘political stitch-up’
CEC slams calls from anti-wind senators to cut subsidies back even further, make them conditional on adherence to federal ‘infrasound’ laws.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 31, 2015

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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.
Bobby Magill

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.
Bobby Magill

Jul 3, 2015

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The US, Brazil and China all set major climate goals
3 of the world’s top greenhouse gas emitters — all released major commitments to reduce or at least slow their greenhouse gas emissions.
Brian Kahn

Jul 1, 2015

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Pope Francis’ letter on climate change leaked early
A copy of Pope Francis’s message exhorting humanity to be better stewards of the planet and to combat issues like climate change has been leaked.
Andrea Thompson

Jun 16, 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.
Bobby Magill

May 19, 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.
Bobby Magill

Apr 17, 2015

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