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Bill Gates' quixotic quest to revive nuclear power
The argument for building nukes, never mind subsidizing them, has lost its power. Read More
How China’s big overseas initiative threatens global climate progress
China’s new infrastructure plan, the Belt and Road Initiative, could transform economies — but its focus on coal-fired power plants is reckless. Read More
An air conditioner powered by outer space and help from the sun
Stanford researchers are testing a way to cool buildings without fossil fuels, while generating electricity at the same time. Read More
Google's latest innovation: direct global clean energy procurement
It's a first in the history of the tech giant's 30-plus power projects. Read More
Unions are partnering with entrepreneurs for a just energy transition
A new coalition with names such as Ørsted, Autodesk and Unilever is championing clean jobs — but some say that doesn't go far enough. Read More
2019 Corporate Energy & Sustainability Progress Report
The 2019 Corporate Energy & Sustainability Progress Report looks at the global trends, barriers and opportunities impacting enterprise energy and carbon-management programs. Although corporate teams responsible for these efforts still struggle with funding and data, the report reveals that a majority of large companies have set public-facing sustainability targets — goals that are driving the adoption of innovative strategies and technologies, and shifting perceptions of the value of conservation and climate action. Read More
How Bloomberg, Cox, Gap Inc., Salesforce and Workday combined clout to buy clean power
The deal, facilitated by LevelTen Energy and BayWa, came together after about a year of negotiations. Read More
3 things to know about Malta, the Google-incubated and Bill Gates-backed startup
The energy storage technology company is proving that batteries aren't just for backup anymore. Read More
Cost and freight: Can we afford to have cargo ships emitting boatloads of carbon?
International shipping is one of the worst climate change contributors — but there's minimal accountability on the high seas for emissions. Read More
10 clean energy developments of 2018
Rocky Mountain Institute identifies major trends in clean energy from the last year. Read More