United States Archives - Page 5 of 7 - Renew Economy

Clean energy seeing global ‘renaissance’
Cheap oil, cheap natural gas and increasingly cheap renewables are ushering in an era of abundant energy — an energy renaissance.
Bobby Magill

Apr 15, 2015

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US submits climate plan as Paris pact taking shape
US informs United Nations how it will fight global warming under a post-2020 agreement that’s due to be finalized during talks in Paris in December.
John Upton

Apr 1, 2015

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US solar generation doubled in 2014, renewable output grew 11%
And that’s not counting rooftop solar or distributed renewables.
Jeff St John

Mar 10, 2015

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North Carolina about to overtake California as capital of big solar
The land of loblolly pines, sweet tea and Bojangles is having its little heart blessed with a big photovoltaic jolt of renewable solar power.
Bobby Magill

Mar 4, 2015

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US finally opens waters to offshore wind farms
Currently, there is not a single wind turbine generating even a watt of electricity in American waters , but that could soon change.
Bobby Magill

Jan 29, 2015

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Persistent warming driving big Arctic changes
Long-term trends in rising temperatures, spiraling sea ice loss, and ecosystem shifts paint a picture of a region in transition due to climate change in Arctic.
Brian Kahn

Dec 19, 2014

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3 reasons why the EPA should do more to reduce carbon pollution from power plants
Increasingly cost-effective efficiency and renewable energy opportunities mean that the EPA can and should require even greater emissions reductions.
Michael Obeiter and Kevin Kennedy

Dec 5, 2014

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FactCheck: does the new climate deal let China do nothing for 16 years?
Far from “doing nothing”, China will be building the world’s largest renewable energy system over the next 16 years.
Frank Jotzo

Nov 17, 2014

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7 striking images that tell the story of “Arctic outbreak”
The invasion of frigid Arctic air began on Monday, here are some of the most arresting images of this unusual weather pattern.
Andrea Thompson

Nov 12, 2014

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From grid waste to good taste
An innovative farm is hoping to turn a losing situation into a win-win by producing crops while reducing power grid waste
Justin Lichter

Oct 27, 2014

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New study shows relying on gas transition an impediment to renewables
New study suggests push toward natural gas is not only a distraction from “decarbonizing” the U.S., it could also make climate change worse.
Bobby Magill

Sep 25, 2014

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Marine economy takes a dive as ocean acidity rises
New study from NOAA shows growing acidification of Alaska’s waters, particularly those off the southern coast, threatens the state’s whole economy.
Kieren Cooke

Aug 19, 2014

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