“Renewable energy projects have made a tremendous difference for rural Texas, generating significant county tax revenues that fund school improvements, first responder operations and other critical needs.”
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BP’s Vision for Life After Oil
“New Chief Executive Bernard Looney promised in February to cut BP’s net emissions to zero by 2050, in a reversal of the London-based company’s previous stance. On Tuesday, he announced plans to achieve this ambition alongside a mixed set of results.”
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No better time to modernize America’s energy infrastructure
“Renewable energy has made remarkable gains over the past decade. Targeted federal investment in physical infrastructure can maintain that momentum while creating jobs, sparking economic activity, and improving environmental performance.”
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This Renewable Energy Juggernaut Wants to Supercharge America’s Battery Storage Capacity
NextEra Energy is pouring billions of dollars into battery storage.
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Breathe Free: Capitalism Helps Protect the Environment
“As a country prospers, its citizens are better able to care for the environment and reduce pollutants emitted from industrial growth.”
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The High Cost of California Electricity Is Increasing Poverty
“A growing element of this problem is the cost of electricity; rising electricity prices disproportionately impact lower- and middle-income families who lack the disposable income to absorb the extra costs.”
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Sustainability Investing Is Changing the World Faster Than You Think
“The resilience of sustainable investing is likely to have many causes, some of which are not yet sufficiently understood. However, what is clear is that investors’ appetite for firms with a strong ESG track record seems to persist during times of unexpected market turbulence.”
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Tulane University launches new degree program in renewable energy
This may represent a cultural shift in education, as more and more universities offer specialized degrees in renewable energy.
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6 Famous Brands That Are Reducing Their Carbon Footprint
ISwitch highlights 6 popular brands that are reducing their carbon footprint.
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Catalyst, One of North America’s Largest Zero Energy and First Zero Carbon Buildings, Opens in New Spokane Eco-District
“’It is the beginning of what we think will be the transformation of the construction industry, moving away from the more carbon intensive materials like concrete and steel, and towards mass timber as the best choice when making a carbon neutral building.’”