“If a fusion reactor reaches that milestone, it could pave the way for massive generation of clean energy.”
Is ‘clean energy’ a winning issue for GOP candidates?
“With Texas suburbs emerging as a political battleground in the November election, a constellation of conservative groups are arguing that Republican candidates should talk up a wonky issue: Clean energy.”
The New Geopolitics of Energy
As Daniel Yergin writes on the Wall Street Journal, the global energy landscape is shifting from oil producers like Saudi Arabia and Russia, to innovators such as China and the United States.
9 Ways You Can Plant More Trees This Year
“Tree planting is no longer an activity exclusively for farmers, gardeners or green-fingered folk. Whoever you are, wherever you live and however limited or abundant your resources, you can plant trees this year.”
Texas could be poised to lead in carbon capture technology
"‘There's just a massive opportunity in the state, and policy makers are open to the discussions right now. The companies involved in the space are also feeling pressure from the investment community and consumers.’"
Four Reasons Alarmists Are Wrong on Climate Change
MasterResource, a free market energy blog, outlines four reasons why alarmists are wrong about climate change.
Nike touts progress to sustainability goals
“The sportswear giant this week said by fall all of its European operations will be powered by renewable energy. The company's already hit that mark in North America.”
California’s Blackouts Show Nuclear’s Importance
“The shutoffs were necessary because of the state’s reliance on renewable energy. Cloudy days and still weather meant renewable power sources could only serve 18% of Californian’s demand — nowhere near enough…California could avoid this problem in the future by embracing nuclear power.”
Department of Energy Invests $72 Million in Carbon Capture Technologies
The Department of Energy has announced a $72M investment into carbon capture technologies.
Renewables Are Primed for Growth in Asia
“Wood Mackenzie expects investment in renewable electric power in the Asia-Pacific region to outpace investment in fossil-fuel power such as coal and natural gas every year for the next five years.”