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A grand jury and the EPA have cited potential disposal problems, and activists are fighting new injection wells. Yet the gas industry claims fracking is essential for the state’s economic health and that most of its wastewater is safely recycled.
Plugging in more stuff can slash Cascadia’s climate-warming emissions at modest cost. But that means moving much faster.
Insights: Proponents of a heftier, coordinated grid assess its importance — and barriers to their visions.
To reverse climate change and reach target emissions objectives, we need a drastic reduction in CO2.
“We’re not talking about business as usual,” scientists say. That’s a good thing.
Residents and shop owners are installing solar-plus-battery systems in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Will the government get on board?
Clean hydrogen could replace fossil fuels for almost everything. But should it?
Scientists have imbued simple red construction bricks with the ability to store energy.
Some of the best places to grow crops look ripe for solar power.
