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In Michigan, not-so-sunny prospects for solar farms
Fearful they will lose their small town vibes, some communities say no to solar.
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Despite climate promises, insurance companies are still covering coal
A new report finds that five major global insurers are still backing U.S. coal mines, even when they've promised not to.
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Inside the rough-and-tumble race to clean up America’s abandoned oil wells
With a little art, a little science, and a lot of luck, the niche well-plugging industry is hoping to pick up steam.
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The world’s biggest carbon capture facility is being built in Texas. Will it work?
The plant will inject 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide into the ground each year – but is it just greenwashing from big oil?
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Report: The world’s most critical climate target is still within reach
Holding global warming in check requires tripling renewable power, the IEA says.
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Smart thermostats are helping Arizona’s grid ride out extreme heat
Amid soaring temperatures, Arizona has seen success with utility programs that incentivize people to turn down the AC when the power grid is stressed.
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A group of US governors promises to install 20 million heat pumps by 2030
And they want to put at least 40 percent of them in disadvantaged communities.
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New battery recycling rules could be a game-changer in the EU’s search for EV minerals
The regulations could ease demand for mining and jump-start battery recycling worldwide.
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Deprived of Colorado River water, an oil company’s plans to mine in Utah may have dried up
An Estonian oil company planned to produce enough oil in 30 years to spew the equivalent of carbon emissions from 63 coal plants.
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This tax tweak is supercharging Biden’s climate agenda
For the first time, clean energy tax credits are transferable, and the market for them is surging.
