Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 27, 2024
The new global record in the generation of renewable energy was powered primarily by solar and wind. Solar power has been the fastest growing source of electricity in the world for 19 years in a row according to Ember’s Global Electricity Review 2024. More on that shortly. But first, the undeniably good news.
Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The legislation committed nearly $400 billion to support, among other things, wind and solar power, battery storage, electric vehicles, and other clean energy technologies that will make a significant dent in US heat-trapping emissions. How is that going to happen? Their report, however, comes with a warning.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
JANUARY 30, 2023
On January 26, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed House File 7 —the 100% Clean Energy Bill. Now, with climate and clean energy majorities in both chambers, Minnesota is poised to join other leading states in updating its clean energy policies equitably with benefits for all residents.
Union of Concerned Scientists
OCTOBER 18, 2022
A transition to 100% clean energy is an urgent priority worldwide to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change and preserve a livable planet. Solar power is jetting us towards that goal. gigawatts (GW) of solar power, enough power to provide electricity for one third of the households in Los Angeles.
Union of Concerned Scientists
APRIL 29, 2024
The genesis of ExxonMobil’s brazen hypocrisy can be traced back to 2007. In 2007 alone, the company gave $2 million to 37 denier groups, including the American Legislative Exchange Council, Heartland Institute and Manhattan Institute. Charles Koch, Koch Industries CEO from 1967 to the present.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JUNE 14, 2023
Meanwhile, between 2012 and 2022, installed wind and solar power more than tripled , according to American Clean Power. percent of US electricity and utility-scale solar generated 3.4 It sets a framework for states and utilities across the country to fully reckon with their power plants’ carbon emissions.
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 20, 2022
“The project will help marginally reduce the University’s carbon footprint and supply power at a lower cost than purchasing from the grid,” according to Knight. Encore Renewable Energy is a community-scale renewable energy project developer. Reprinted from The Bucknellian.)
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