Equitable food systems mean social equity, too.
Microgrids and Energy Improvements in Rural Areas
Rural communities are increasingly besieged by extreme weather events due to climate change. Wildfires, hurricanes, winter storms, and flash floods strain their power grids.
Rural communities are increasingly besieged by extreme weather events due to climate change. Wildfires, hurricanes, winter storms, and flash floods strain their power grids.
The Promise and Potential of Solar Canals
California’s massive network of water canals, which totals about 4,000 miles, could be transformed into a renewable energy resource for the state—but not necessarily through hydropower. Rather, power could come from solar panels installed over the canals.
California’s massive network of water canals, which totals about 4,000 miles, could be transformed into a renewable energy resource for the state—but not necessarily through hydropower. Rather, power could come from solar panels installed over the canals.
The New Iron Age: The Potential of Affordable, Safe, and Clean Energy Storage
One challenge facing the energy transition is that several key forms of renewable energy rely on intermittent natural conditions, such as sunlight or wind, to generate energy.
One challenge facing the energy transition is that several key forms of renewable energy rely on intermittent natural conditions, such as sunlight or wind, to generate energy.
EPA’s New Standards Will Accelerate Transition to Electric Vehicles
The Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles was evident in April.
The Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles was evident in April.
Addressing America’s Water Crisis Could Also Cut Carbon Emissions
In addition to a severe climate problem, the United States is increasingly threatened by a long-running water crisis in the West, despite the relief brought by recent, abnormally wet spells.
In addition to a severe climate problem, the United States is increasingly threatened by a long-running water crisis in the West, despite the relief brought by recent, abnormally wet spells.
Minnesota Joins 20 Other States in Pursuit of 100 Percent Clean Energy
State-level efforts by Minnesota and other states to pursue 100 percent clean energy are crucial to achieving nationwide clean energy goals.
State-level efforts by Minnesota and other states to pursue 100 percent clean energy are crucial to achieving nationwide clean energy goals.
Going Electric for a Greener Lawn and Garden: How a Maryland City Is Helping Residents Leave Their Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers in the Dust
Springtime in and around Washington, D.C., is very pleasant, especially when the famous cherry blossoms are in bloom around the Tidal Basin and along streets and in yards all across the city and its environs.
Springtime in and around Washington, D.C., is very pleasant, especially when the famous cherry blossoms are in bloom around the Tidal Basin and along streets and in yards all across the city and its environs.
Gender Equality Can Drive the Electric Vehicle Industry Forward
Women represent 47 percent of the national workforce, but only 25 percent of the energy workforce.
Women represent 47 percent of the national workforce, but only 25 percent of the energy workforce.
National Plan Aims to Eliminate Transportation Emissions
In January 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration released an interagency blueprint for reducing emissions from the U.S. transportation sector.
In January 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration released an interagency blueprint for reducing emissions from the U.S. transportation sector.
Federal Electric School Bus Awards Drive a Cleaner, Greener Future for Kids Nationwide
More than half of children ages five to fourteen ride a yellow bus to school, amounting to more than seven billion trips per year in the United States.
More than half of children ages five to fourteen ride a yellow bus to school, amounting to more than seven billion trips per year in the United States.
Perennial Grains Could Be the Future of Sustainable Agriculture
Agricultural grains, which make up more than 70 percent of global croplands, are almost always annual crops.
Agricultural grains, which make up more than 70 percent of global croplands, are almost always annual crops.
I Made the Switch From Gas to Electric Cooking. Here’s Why I Love My New Induction Stove
In my job, I spend a lot of time talking about the advantages of building electrification—the process of switching to efficient electric heating and other electric appliances.
In my job, I spend a lot of time talking about the advantages of building electrification—the process of switching to efficient electric heating and other electric appliances.
Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss: Twin Crises, Interconnected Solutions
The Rio Earth Summit in 1992 led to the creation of three United Nations conventions—the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Convention to Combat Desertification, and the Framework Convention on Climate Change.
The Rio Earth Summit in 1992 led to the creation of three United Nations conventions—the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Convention to Combat Desertification, and the Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Laughing Gas Is No Joke: The Forgotten Greenhouse Gas
Nitrous oxide (N₂O) is not to be confused with the nitrogen oxides: nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and nitrogen monoxide (NO).
Nitrous oxide (N₂O) is not to be confused with the nitrogen oxides: nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and nitrogen monoxide (NO).
New Data Tools May Reduce Impacts of Colorado River Basin Drought
While drought has a variety of causes, one key variable is climate change, which can decrease precipitation, increase precipitation variability, dry out soil, and reduce surface water, all leading to increasingly difficult droughts.
While drought has a variety of causes, one key variable is climate change, which can decrease precipitation, increase precipitation variability, dry out soil, and reduce surface water, all leading to increasingly difficult droughts.