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Record year for corporate clean energy as contracts reach 100 gigawatts
Amazon, Google and Microsoft are among companies that bought 21.7 gigawatts of solar, wind, nuclear and geothermal power in 2024. Read More
Natural gas is making a comeback. Here’s what to do about it
Demand from data centers, AI and cryptocurrency is fueling the fastest growth in U.S. natural gas capacity in decades. Read More
Trump era chaos: A timeline of government climate moves since Jan. 20
Our semi-regular, mostly comprehensive accounting of federal mandates — and their consequences. Read More
How business can help fashion supply chains decarbonize
If fashion brands are serious about slashing emissions, they must start with their suppliers, which need a lot of support. Read More
DOGE-directed layoffs at DOE could benefit the private sector
Thousands of workers with incredibly specific and advanced skills were just haphazardly discarded by the federal government. Companies shouldn’t let this rare talent pool go to waste. Read More
More U.S. manufacturers are using electric heat to make things. Here’s a map
Industrial applications requiring heat account for 20 percent global greenhouse emissions. Read More
Biden goes gangbusters on climate projects in final days in White House
The president, topping off an exceptional record on the climate, has pushed hard in his final weeks in the White House by rolling out initiatives to lock in greater protections for the environment. Read More
7 climate policy topics to track in 2025
From a flailing U.S. grid to the future of nuclear power production, here's a guide to the issues you will need to keep front and center in 2025. Read More
PG&E receives record-breaking $15 billion federal loan in waning days of Biden’s term
Despite the incoming Trump administration's vocal opposition to renewable energy and government spending, Department of Energy officials are confident in the longevity of the legally binding loan. Read More
How to engage rural Americans in the clean energy transition
Developers and officials need to counter the abundance of misinformation about wind and solar farms on social media, in national media outlets and from local leaders. Read More