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Progress Possible at COP 28 Despite Fossil Fuel Industry Deception

Union of Concerned Scientists

Instead of investing in clean energy, the fossil fuel industry perpetuates the problem and erodes public trust. The industry has shown its true colors, it loves to talk about green energy, but it doesn’t put its money where its mouth is. Greenwashing is incredibly problematic because it works to slow and prevent climate action.

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Good News—and Bad—about Fossil Fuel Power Plants in 2023 

Union of Concerned Scientists

With the clean energy transition already under way, the US electricity mix is set to continue changing this year. Solar power is expected to make up about half of all additions of US electric generating capacity in 2023, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). micrometers or less.