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Clean energy and markets are the solution (not scapegoat) for California’s blackouts
Smart policy, planning and market designs are critical so that utilities and customers can improve reliability through accelerated deployment of advanced clean resources as fossil generators retire. Read More
California’s blackouts and its clean energy transition
To address both near-term reliability threats and emerging climate risks, the state needs to move both more carefully and faster. Read More
With the shift toward electrification, decoupling remains key for driving decarbonization
Long term, decoupling leads to lower rates. Read More
Circular professions: A new role for geoscientists
The transition from a linear to a circular model should entail the transformation of geoscientists from exploiters to managers of natural resources. Read More
What’s wrong with burning garbage?
Using waste seems like a good thing. But relying on waste so we can use it is problematic. Read More
Why NextEra's green hydrogen pilot is a big deal
It's a voluntary move by the largest U.S. solar and wind developer. Read More
Give it up for these examples of net-zero innovation
Zero-carbon technologies and approaches being deployed at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle and the McDonald's flagship restaurant in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, show what's possible. Read More
Why the District of Columbia is a leader in energy efficiency
From its strong focus on buildings to its financing model, here are five reasons the U.S. capital city is making progress, especially with retrofits. Read More
The many faces of energy resilience
If we define the value of resilience in such narrow economic terms, we will build a clean energy dystopia. But we can choose a better way. Read More
The green sports movement finally hits mainstream
Every fan, sponsor, announcer, player, coach, owner and passerby will see "Climate Pledge" on the Seattle arena, which aspires to several net-zero goals. That visibility matters greatly. Read More