Solar production occupies just 0.24% of prime farmland in North Carolina at the moment, according to the latest report by a national solar group.
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A United Kingdom study comparing five dietary scenarios through 2050 found the simplest option delivered meaningful, realistic emissions reductions.
As businesses, governments, and activists gathered in London, investments in developing countries to advance climate action took center stage, but financing efforts still lag behind international targets.
The manure-to-energy field has a new sales pitch. Critics warn it could mean even more factory farms.
City plans to triple system of underground pipes that distribute chilled river water, reducing need for individual cooling units.
Indigenous lands are crucial for climate mitigation and resilience. Research shows their health is a direct result of Indigenous stewardship.
Plug-in solar provides the opportunity for more people to invest in the clean energy transition, experts say.
With federal incentives gone and local resistance rising, some industry players want a checkoff-style fund to promote renewable energy.
New research has revealed that larger, unified forests store more carbon than the same area of fragmented patches.
As the world tries to curb human-caused climate change and not run dry of water, every online query is increasing our environmental footprint and exacerbating the problem.
The unicorn startup launched its first move outside its home state of Texas, pitching low-cost energy and backup power in northern Illinois.
Tesla, Sunrun, and Renew Home plan to tap solar panels, batteries, thermostats, and other devices installed in millions of homes to meet the energy demands of artificial intelligence.
A House panel will vote on the bipartisan legislation Wednesday, but major developers and top lawmakers are stopping short of a full endorsement.
Olympian Jessie Diggins is visiting Capitol Hill with her four medals in hand to advocate for clean air, clean water, and a healthy planet.
The fate of a World Bank climate target is hanging in the balance as the Trump administration pressures the institution to jettison what it calls a “distortionary” and “nonsensical” policy.
Industrial buildings could host gigawatts of shared solar to deliver low-cost power to underserved urban communities — if states and utilities allow it to scale up.
Ensuring reliable electricity for AI-focused data centers has become a strategic priority, underscored in China's 2026 government work report.
The end of federal tax credits for rooftop solar and flexible new subscriptions have changed the pros and cons of leasing versus buying.
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