This week on Entanglements, Harvard chemist Frank Keutsch and Oxford physicist Raymond Pierrehumbert debate whether small outdoor tests of solar radiation modification are a prudent step or a dangerous slippery slope.
The Trump administration’s halt on the nearly complete Revolution Wind project could derail offshore wind development for decades, spooking investors and driving up energy costs for consumers.
Despite waning U.S. support for renewable energy, solar power is booming worldwide, with new capacity hitting 380 gigawatts in the first six months of 2025—driven largely by China’s massive expansion and exports.
American Samoa’s leaders and residents have firmly opposed plans to mine the ocean floor surrounding the islands, citing cultural, economic, and environmental risks. Yet as a U.S. territory, the final decision rests with federal officials in Washington, D.C., not the local community.
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