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Unassembled yellow and white wind turbines and towers

Trump’s $1B offshore wind payout to TotalEnergies sparks legal concerns

Offshore wind and legal experts question whether Interior has the authority to reimburse the oil giant for canceled leases, especially if it taps taxpayer dollars.

www.canarymedia.com
Japanese fighter jets perform maneuvers in flight formation for military drills.

A turning point in the Iran war

The president is discovering the high stakes of an escalation that damages energy facilities.
www.theatlantic.com
Computer generated 3D illustration with oil pumps, solar panels and wind turbines.

Opinion: The Iran War is revealing the messy middle of our renewable energy transition

When the world map of literal power changes, the political hierarchy shifts, too.

www.nytimes.com
Smokestacks emitting pollution in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China

As it boosts renewables, China still can't break its coal addiction

Despite being a renewables superpower, China continues to permit and build new coal-fired power plants at a rapid pace. Analysts say the nation’s new five-year plan will ensure further coal plant expansion and jeopardize China’s ability to deliver on its climate promises.
e360.yale.edu
Large expanse of solar panels stretching out to distant hills.

Wealthy investors target foes of clean energy, seeking revenge

Renewable energy leaders said their industry got “rolled” in President Trump’s tax bill. Now they’re fighting back, starting in Texas.
www.nytimes.com
Two red and white mokestacks against a blue sky

One Colorado air pollution plan is working: Here's how

A Colorado air pollution plan to cut the biggest industrial emissions is working ahead of time, state records show.
coloradosun.com
Solar panels mounted on outside of an apartment (aka "balcony solar").

Plug-in solar can help reduce electric bills. Will Connecticut make it legal?

The smaller panels are widely used in other countries, often on balconies, where they can help apartment renters offset electricity costs.
ctmirror.org
Small fishing boat trailed by sea birds with wind turbines in the background.

Offshore wind’s cloudy day had a silver lining

The United States' largest offshore wind farm started generating electricity Monday as another developer accepted nearly $1 billion to ditch two planned projects.

www.eenews.net
A nuclear power plant situated along a river.

‘The opportunity is here’: TerraPower CEO credits NRC for moving quickly on projects

TerraPower recently became the first company to secure a permit from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to construct a full, commercial advanced nuclear reactor.

www.eenews.net
Large solar farm in desert landscape

‘We’re harvesting the sun’: A huge solar project grows in California

A sweeping plan to build 21 gigawatts of solar plus batteries on 136,000 acres could be a lifeline for Central Valley farmers facing devastating water shortages.

www.canarymedia.com
Two power plant towers viewed from below

This $400 billion Biden climate program is surviving Donald Trump

Trump’s Energy Secretary says he's canceled billions of dollars in clean energy loans. A Biden official says the number is “fake.”
grist.org
A small Black child riding on his father's back in a beautiful garden setting

Atlanta's Black Mecca’s climate plan is costing Black residents their homes

Flood “fixes” are erasing Black homes and fueling a new wave of climate gentrification in Atlanta.
capitalbnews.org
Modern, aesthetic and efficient dark solar panel panels, a modular battery energy storage system and a wind turbine system in warm light. 3D rendering.

Suddenly, the US manufactures a ton of grid batteries

Energy storage is surging on the U.S. grid — and now the country has more than enough battery-making factories to meet that booming demand.
www.canarymedia.com
Offshore wind farm against a setting sun

Interior Department and TotalEnergies announce end of US offshore wind projects

The announcement marks the latest blow by the administration against the U.S. offshore wind industry.
www.politico.com
A beaver in the water chewing on a branch

Groundbreaking climate change study says beavers have big impact

This first-of-its-kind study found beavers have a surprisingly efficient method of safely storing carbon dioxide.
www.usatoday.com
A farm vehicle harvesting wheat

Higher yields and lower emissions can go hand in hand

A 60-year dataset reveals that the biggest driver of declining agricultural emissions is in fact more productivity on farms.
www.anthropocenemagazine.org
An illustration of a lasso catching harmful smoke coming from an industrial building

Carbon removal hubs languish as U.S. Department of Energy audits drag on

Two megaprojects that were awarded more than $1 billion in federal subsidies have stalled under President Donald Trump.
www.eenews.net
China renewable energy, wind and solar energy concept. Chinese flag superimposed with wind turbines and solar panels

China has been preparing for a global energy crisis for years. It is paying off now

As other Asian economies race to conserve energy, China has huge reserves of oil and gas as well as alternative energy sources like wind and solar.

www.theguardian.com
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