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8 state and local elections that will affect climate policy in the US
How voters decide in these climate-central state elections will have impact on the future of the private sector. Read More
How the fossil fuel industry is fighting for legitimacy by using Big Tobacco’s playbook
The fossil fuel industry has been unsettled by unfavorable trends in the stock market, the divestment movement and changes in popular opinion. Read More
Google’s AI hunger sparks nuclear power deal
This deal to support the development of small modular reactors echoes moves by Microsoft and Amazon to secure a supply of more “carbon-free” energy. Read More
Behind Microsoft’s plans to ramp up ‘carbon free’ nuclear energy to power AI and data centers
A recommissioned nuclear reactor at Three Mile Island near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania will support its artificial intelligence and cloud data centers starting in 2028. Read More
How PG&E is using microgrids to further its sustainability and safety goals
More U.S. utilities are considering decentralized power sources as a way to protect against climate change and decarbonize the grids. Read More
Sustainable aviation fuel 101: A guide to net-zero carbon by 2050
The Biden administration has called for 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel adoption by 2050. The level today: less than half of 1 percent. Read More
In Minnesota, Xcel Energy looks to mimic power plant with solar and storage networks
The utility’s 'virtual power plant' proposal taps an emerging model to replace retiring fossil fuel generation. Advocates like the concept but say the utility shouldn’t get to own the entire project. Read More
Why we need to reengineer carbon finance to support sustainable energy infrastructure
Carbon finance should drive the development of the infrastructure necessary to ensure the energy transition, according to Verra's former CEO. Read More
New law sets up a nuclear power renaissance
The ADVANCE Act positions the U.S. nuclear energy sector to expand at a pace not seen for decades. Read More
How H&M will push suppliers to use thermal batteries for energy
The fashion company wants to decarbonize its textile vendors by switching them to heat brick startup Rondo Energy. Read More
