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As gas plants rise to power AI, renewable energy allies are fighting for cleaner alternatives

As gas plants rise to power AI, renewable energy allies are fighting for cleaner alternatives

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 · Technology

HARRISBURG, Pa. — As the explosive energy demand of artificial intelligence spurs a renaissance for fossil fuels, renewable energy allies are trying to ensure that massive data centers…

Read more As gas plants rise to power AI, renewable energy allies are fighting for cleaner alternatives

‘I can’t afford cooking gas,’ shutdown of Kenya’s Koko biofuel firm wipes out clean cooking options

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 · Finance

NAIROBI, Kenya — It was designed to be as simple as buying airtime: a quick tap on the dispenser, a few shillings and a cooking canister refilled. Now,…

Read more ‘I can’t afford cooking gas,’ shutdown of Kenya’s Koko biofuel firm wipes out clean cooking options

Climate activist predicts high electricity prices and Trump’s attacks on green energy will hurt GOP

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 · Finance

RIPTON, Vermont — At a time when the Trump administration rolled back numerous environmental regulations while global temperatures and U.S. carbon pollution spiked, longtime climate activist Bill McKibben…

Read more Climate activist predicts high electricity prices and Trump’s attacks on green energy will hurt GOP

California wants to mix hydrogen with gas to cut climate pollution. Critics say that poses risks

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 · Finance

Alma Figueroa began to worry when she learned that her gas provider wanted to test a controversial solution to curb global warming: blend hydrogen with natural gas to…

Read more California wants to mix hydrogen with gas to cut climate pollution. Critics say that poses risks

Trump’s return brought stiff headwinds for clean energy. So why are advocates optimistic in 2026?

December 21, 2025December 21, 2025 · Finance

There were some highs amid a lot of lows in a roller coaster year for clean energy as President Donald Trump worked to boost polluting fuels while blocking…

Read more Trump’s return brought stiff headwinds for clean energy. So why are advocates optimistic in 2026?

Study finds EVs quickly overcome their energy-intensive build to be cleaner than gas cars

October 29, 2025November 2, 2025 · Technology

DETROIT — Making electric vehicles and their batteries is a dirty process that uses a lot of energy. But a new study says that EVs quickly make up…

Read more Study finds EVs quickly overcome their energy-intensive build to be cleaner than gas cars

Republicans vote to roll back Biden-era restrictions on mining and drilling in 3 Western states

October 9, 2025October 12, 2025 · Finance

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Republicans have voted to roll back restrictions on mining, drilling and other development in three Western states, advancing President Donald Trump’s ambitions…

Read more Republicans vote to roll back Biden-era restrictions on mining and drilling in 3 Western states

Trump admin cancels $679 million for offshore wind projects as attacks on reeling industry continue

August 29, 2025August 30, 2025 · Finance

WASHINGTON — The Transportation Department on Friday canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore wind projects, the latest attack by the Trump administration on the…

Read more Trump admin cancels $679 million for offshore wind projects as attacks on reeling industry continue

Trump blames renewable energy for rising electricity prices. Experts point elsewhere

August 21, 2025August 24, 2025 · Finance

WASHINGTON — With electricity prices rising at more than twice the rate of inflation, President Donald Trump has lashed out at renewable energy sources such as wind and…

Read more Trump blames renewable energy for rising electricity prices. Experts point elsewhere
Wood pellets production boomed to feed EU demand. It’s come at a cost for Black people in the South

Wood pellets production boomed to feed EU demand. It’s come at a cost for Black people in the South

July 27, 2024July 29, 2024 · Technology

GLOSTER, Miss. (AP) — This southern Mississippi town’s expansive wood pellet plant was so close to Shelia Mae Dobbins’ home that she sometimes heard company loudspeakers. She says…

Read more Wood pellets production boomed to feed EU demand. It’s come at a cost for Black people in the South
Exclusive: Google is backing a Danish startup ‘brewing’ CO2 that’s decarbonizing the future

Exclusive: Google is backing a Danish startup ‘brewing’ CO2 that’s decarbonizing the future

July 16, 2024July 17, 2024 · Business

What if you could turn all the bad emissions from fossil fuel-intensive industries into plastics, paints and more? That’s the dream behind Copenhagen-based climate tech startup Again, which…

Read more Exclusive: Google is backing a Danish startup ‘brewing’ CO2 that’s decarbonizing the future
Demand for rare elements used in clean energy could help clean up abandoned coal mines in Appalachia

Demand for rare elements used in clean energy could help clean up abandoned coal mines in Appalachia

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024 · US News

MOUNT STORM, W.Va. — Down a long gravel road, tucked into the hills in West Virginia, is a low-slung building where researchers are extracting essential elements from an…

Read more Demand for rare elements used in clean energy could help clean up abandoned coal mines in Appalachia
New Jersey seeks fourth round of offshore wind farm proposals as foes push back

New Jersey seeks fourth round of offshore wind farm proposals as foes push back

April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 · US News

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — New Jersey is seeking a new round of proposals to build wind energy farms off its coastline, forging ahead with its clean energy…

Read more New Jersey seeks fourth round of offshore wind farm proposals as foes push back
Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing  billion in federal solar power grants

Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants

April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 · Breaking News

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communities.…

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Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing  billion in federal solar power grants

Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants

April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 · Technology

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communities.…

Read more Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants
India’s clean energy boom slows as new solar projects get delayed. Experts say it can pick back up

India’s clean energy boom slows as new solar projects get delayed. Experts say it can pick back up

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 · Finance

BENGALURU, India — For years, renewable projects in India have been growing steadily, from small-town rooftop solar installations to large-scale projects across the desert and long stretches of…

Read more India’s clean energy boom slows as new solar projects get delayed. Experts say it can pick back up
Why Taylor Swift’s globe-trotting in private jets is getting scrutinized

Why Taylor Swift’s globe-trotting in private jets is getting scrutinized

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 · Technology

PHILADELPHIA — For weeks, scrutiny over singer Taylor Swift’s travel in private jets has been bubbling up on social media, with people pointing out the planet-warming emissions of…

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Why tech will remain the economy's biggest growth engine

Why tech will remain the economy's biggest growth engine

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 · Business

Every year, Fortune publishes the Future 50, a ranking of the world’s largest public companies by their long-term growth prospects, co-developed with Boston Consulting Group (read more on the Future…

Read more Why tech will remain the economy's biggest growth engine
Business group estimates several hundred thousand clean energy jobs in EV, battery storage and solar

Business group estimates several hundred thousand clean energy jobs in EV, battery storage and solar

November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 · Finance

A nonpartisan business group that advocates for clean energy estimates that 403,000 jobs will be created by the 210 major energy projects announced since the Inflation Reduction Act…

Read more Business group estimates several hundred thousand clean energy jobs in EV, battery storage and solar
Electrical grids aren’t keeping up with the green energy push. That could risk climate goals

Electrical grids aren’t keeping up with the green energy push. That could risk climate goals

October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 · World News

FRANKFURT, Germany — Stalled spending on electrical grids worldwide is slowing the rollout of renewable energy and could put efforts to limit climate change at risk if millions…

Read more Electrical grids aren’t keeping up with the green energy push. That could risk climate goals
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