Pope Francis Feels Our Pain
While his call to action on climate change is crucial, most of the encyclical deals with the even bigger picture of our relationship with nature.
Policy/Trends
Expiring Tax Credits Spur Doubling of US Solar
The US has a total 20 GW of solar, and another 32 GW are planned by the end of 2016!
Scotland Makes Energy Efficiency Its Preferred Fuel, Indonesia Announces Renewables Target
Scotland says it will decarbonize heating fuels by 2050, and Indonesia's goal is 19% renewable energy by 2019.
Fast-Track Trade Deal Blocked! Europe Ready to Revolt
As Fast-Track went down today, Europe says it will block trade deals if its right to regulate is overturned.
Vermont Shoots For 55% Renewable Energy in Two Years, While Wisconsin Fires Climate Scientists
Vermont is leading again with forward-thinking policies, while Wisconsin refocuses its environmental department on promoting hunting and fishing.
Even Big Oil Wants A Carbon Tax
While they understandably are concerned about climate change and want policy certainty, they also want to make a lot more money selling gas.
Fast-Track Vote Down to the Wire, Any Day Now
There's a reason why Wall Street and multinationals are for it and the rest of society is against it.
California Families Get Free Solar Thanks to Cap-And-Trade
10% of revenue supports projects like giving free solar systems to low income families; meanwhile, California chooses natural gas over renewables for a $2.2 billion project.
Maryland Bans Fracking!
Maryland had a veto-proof majority for the fracking moratorium, while NY State issued a 2000-page report on why it banned fracking permanently.
EPA Battles for Clean Water With Hugely Opposed Rule
In what's become hugely controversial, the EPA issued regulations that protects water sources from pollution.