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The Trump administration has officially renamed the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to the “National Laboratory of the Rockies,” removing any reference to renewable energy from the institution that has served as America’s premier clean energy research facility for decades.…
A groundbreaking wave of legislation is set to bring affordable solar power to millions of Americans through innovative plug-in panels designed for apartments and small spaces. Utah made history earlier this year as the first state to legalize small, portable…
Utah becomes first state to legalize plug-in balcony solar panels for apartments as health groups petition EPA to stop crop antibiotic spraying over superbug fears. Plus: blood tests reveal widespread PFAS contamination and England's water companies raise billions through questionable green bonds.
Australia’s ambitious clean energy targets are facing a critical challenge as investment in large-scale solar and wind projects plummets to levels not seen since the early days of the renewable energy boom. Industry experts are sounding the alarm about “deep…
Across Africa, 600 million people—roughly 40% of the continent’s population—lack access to basic electricity for lighting their homes, charging phones, or staying connected to the world through radio and television. Even where power exists, it’s often insufficient to support critical…
Turkey wins diplomatic deal to host 2026 UN climate summit after Australia drops three-year campaign for Adelaide venue. Meanwhile, Nazi-era bombs dumped in Baltic Sea have transformed into thriving artificial ecosystems off Germany's coast, surprising marine researchers.
Cyclone Fina could mark Australia's earliest storm landfall in 50+ years as it barrels toward Northern Territory. Meanwhile, agricultural interests push to overturn Amazon's protective soy moratorium, and Oregon officials euthanize stranded humpback whale after failed rescue efforts.
New Jersey has joined a coalition of 22 other states and Washington, D.C., in filing a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over the agency’s decision to terminate the Solar for All program, a major clean energy initiative designed to…
Texas, a state that has emerged as a surprising leader in renewable energy adoption, now faces significant challenges to its clean energy future. According to a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), approximately two-thirds of the state’s…
British High Court opens door to $47 billion in damages from catastrophic dam collapse that killed 19, while Indigenous groups in Colombia confront new copper mining threats. Meanwhile, glaciologists warn of accelerating ice collapse at COP30 climate summit in Brazil.
