Society Archives - RenewEconomy

Trump budget eviscerates climate and clean energy programs
The Budget Blueprint would cut more than 50 programs from the EPA, including Obama’s Clean Power Plan.
Bobby Magill

Mar 17, 2017

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Donald Trump

Climate scientists respond to Trump’s election win
How will the Trump presidency impact climate research, and efforts to curb further warming and mitigate its effects? We ask the experts.
Andrea Thompson

Nov 10, 2016

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Renewables

Wind at China’s back to amp up its renewables
China can tap just 10 percent of its wind resources to supply more than a quarter of its electricity by 2030, according to an MIT study.
Bobby Magill

Jun 27, 2016

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Shale gas legacy: US accounts for most of global methane growth
There was a huge global spike in one of the most potent greenhouse gases driving climate change over the last decade, and the U.S. may be the biggest culprit.
Bobby Magill

Feb 17, 2016

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These 9 EU countries are leading the renewable charge
More EU countries than ever are meeting their 2020 targets for renewable energy generation ahead of schedule.
Brian Kahn

Feb 12, 2016

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Study says ‘hydricity’ could boost the use of renewables
Electricity storage in large batteries is often cited as one solution, but scientists at Purdue University think they’ve found a better one — ”hydricity.”
Bobby Magill

Dec 15, 2015

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Keystone XL proponents ask for ‘pause’. Hoping for Republican president?
TransCanada Corp. has asked the State Department to suspend its review of the company’s permit application for its controversial Keystone XL Pipeline.
Bobby Magill

Nov 4, 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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Better health a key benefit of renewables, study says
A new study says there’s another important benefit to renewables development: cost savings from cleaner air that saves lives.
Bobby Magill

Sep 2, 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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