Enough Water for Guzzling Coal, Nuclear Plants?
Renewable energy uses barely any water compared to fossil fuels and nuclear technologies, a critical point missed by policymakers.
New York City: No More Hybrid Taxis
Hybrids now account for almost half of NYC's taxi fleet, but they are about to be phased out.
Japan No-Nuke Policy Less Firm, Renewables Still Charge Ahead
Japan's new energy policy is less firm on the nuclear phase-out, but renewable energy projects are rapidly rising.
Too Late to Save Most Coral Reefs?
Without much deeper emission cuts, 70% of corals are doomed to long-term degradation.
FERC Rules Against Idaho Utility: Upholds Wind Energy Power Purchase Agreement
FERC ruled against Idaho Power's attempt to get out of its long term power purchase agreement.
Native Americans Enter $3 Billion Biofuels Deal
57 tribes sign a long term agreement to develop biofuels and bioenergy projects on their lands in California.
House Passes Mother of Anti-Environmental Bills
The Stop the War on Coal Act combines the worst environmental bills into one super polluter bill.
Offshore Wind Turbines Could Power Entire East Coast, Create $200 Billion in Economic Activity
Harnessing just 4% of the potential would power 14 million homes and create 300,000 jobs.
Another Effort to Cut Solar Prices: US Solar Permit National Database
Aggregating solar permit information from across the US will cut costs for installers.
EU Sets Limits on Crop-based Biofuels, Brazilian Ethanol Picks Up US Production Slack
Concerns over higher global food prices are behind the European policy shift.