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Ask a Scientist: The US Has to Do More to Meet Its Carbon Emissions Reduction Goals

Union of Concerned Scientists

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. What are the main solutions?

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The Missing Piece of the Renewable Energy Revolution

HumanNature

In 2022, the installed capacity of wind and solar power grew almost 10% in the United States [1]. In Colorado, renewable energy generating capacity has more than quadrupled since 2010 [2]. The average electricity consumption per household in the US in 2009 was 11,320 kWh per year [3]. This would cost $17.10

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Progress Possible at COP 28 Despite Fossil Fuel Industry Deception

Union of Concerned Scientists

Between 2010 and 2018, Chevron is analyzed to have dedicated only 0.2% of its long-term investments to sources of low-carbon energy like wind and solar. The cost of wind and solar power have been falling for over a decade, making them the world’s cheapest source of new electricity.

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Analysis: Water crisis pushes Brazil’s rural producers to switch to solar energy

A Greener Life

The installation of solar panels in Brazil is increasing amidst the water crisis. With fears of energy rationing and rising electricity bills, farmers and livestock breeders opt for sustainability and self-sufficiency. This brings with it the possibility of severe electricity rationing. photo credit: Björn Wylezich / Alamy.

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Why Energy Bills Will Be Even Higher This Winter

Union of Concerned Scientists

US ratepayers very likely will pay even more for electricity and heating this winter compared to the already-expensive winter of 2021-2022. The US Energy Information Administration is forecasting the wholesale price of gas to reach its highest level since the winter of 2009-2010 in inflation-adjusted terms.

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Renewables smash fossil fuels at cost

A Greener Life

162 gigawatts (GW) or 62 per cent of total renewable power generation added last year had lower costs than the cheapest new fossil fuel option. Of the different renewable energy technologies concentrating solar power (CSP) fell by 16 per cent, onshore wind by 13 per cent, offshore wind by 9 per cent and solar PV by 7 per cent.

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Solar for Haiti

Global Green

Helping Haiti rebuild green following the devastating earthquake in January 2010. Since the devastating earthquake in Haiti in January 2010, the rebuilding of Haitihas been slow, but progress is being made. The solar power will allow students to have regular access to their computer lab. OUR PARTICIPATION.

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