Rooftop Wind Power Might Take Off by Using Key Principle of Flight
Reading Time: 4 minutes A new device could open more areas to wind production by using stationary airfoils instead of twirling turbines.
Could COVID-19 Lead to a Cleaner World?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Drastic steps taken to contain the coronavirus pandemic have led to a significant reduction in pollution. Are some of the changes here to stay and can they help slow climate change?
Are Budget Cuts Jeopardizing Nuclear Safety?
Reading Time: 5 minutes The agency tasked with keeping Americans safe from nuclear disasters, as a result of budget cuts, is considering reducing the number of safety inspections at nuclear power plants. Scientists think this is a terrible idea.
Why the Future Is Bright for 100% Clean Energy
Reading Time: 7 minutes Progress report on how renewable, clean energy is becoming the new normal for many Americans and the potential challenges ahead.
Is California’s Largest Utility Again Ducking Liability for a Catastrophe?
Reading Time: 7 minutes PG&E has filed for bankruptcy after being implicated in the Camp Fire, which killed at least 86 people and destroyed the town of Paradise.
Mass. Gas Grid Blows Up, and Answers Are Elusive
Reading Time: 4 minutes A buildup of pressure is the accepted cause of horrific gas line explosions in three Boston suburbs last week, but officials remain uncertain of what created that danger in the first place.
House Tax Bill Throttles Renewable Energy, Hugs Big Oil
Reading Time: 5 minutes The House of Representatives votes on Thursday to approve its tax bill, which slashes tax benefits for wind, solar, and electric vehicles, and retains billions in tax benefits for fossil fuels.
US Oil Production Decline Undeniable
Reading Time: 4 minutes Down over 11% since last year, the industry is eagerly awaiting some elusive ‘re-balancing’ of oil markets. But what if the global oil price doesn’t rise?