Energy firms and state attorneys general have established a secretive alliance in an effort to derail environmental oversight and promote fossil fuels, according to an … States Form Secret Alliance With Energy Companies To Kill Environmental RegulationsRead more
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Movie review: SWITCH
This year, the Geological Society of America is rolling out their SWITCH Energy Awareness campaign . The centerpiece of the campaign is a documentary film, … Movie review: SWITCHRead more
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Global Energy and Carbon Intensity Continue to Decline
Global energy intensity, defined as worldwide total energy consumption divided by gross world product, decreased 0.19 percent in 2013. Although this may not seem impressive, … Global Energy and Carbon Intensity Continue to DeclineRead more
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India’s Blackout Lesson
Of all the headlines around India’s historic blackout none summed up the truth more than the Onion: “300 million without electricity after restoration of the … India’s Blackout LessonRead more
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Now solar and wind are cheaper than fossil fuels
For the solar and wind industries in the United States, it has been a long-held dream: to produce energy at a cost equal to conventional … Now solar and wind are cheaper than fossil fuelsRead more
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How Many Birds Are Killed By Wind, Solar, Oil, And Coal?
In response to growing accusations from both conservationists and conservatives that renewable energy sources like solar and wind kill too many birds, U.S. News and … How Many Birds Are Killed By Wind, Solar, Oil, And Coal?Read more
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The World’s Existing Power Plants Will Emit 300 Billion Tons Of Carbon Dioxide In Their Lifetimes
Existing power plants across the globe will emit over 300 billion tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere before they retire, according to a new … The World’s Existing Power Plants Will Emit 300 Billion Tons Of Carbon Dioxide In Their LifetimesRead more
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Climate Change Displaces 35,000 Walruses in Alaska An estimated 35,000 walruses have gathered on a beach in northwest Alaska as their natural resting grounds vanish … NewsRead more
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South Carolina Just Passed A Major Solar Bill And Sued The EPA
The Palmetto State can now see the light when it comes to solar power but state politicians remain in the dark shadow of coal when … South Carolina Just Passed A Major Solar Bill And Sued The EPARead more
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27% fuel savings on ship with Onboard DC Grid
ABB, the power and automation technology group, released third-party testing results showing that ABB’s Onboard DC Grid helps vessels reduce their fuel consumption, cut noise … 27% fuel savings on ship with Onboard DC GridRead more