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Need a Dose of Climate Optimism? Look to Charlottesville Business Collaborative
A Charlottesville business alliance is quickly progressing toward a goal of cutting carbon pollution by 45% by the end of 2025. Successes include energy audits and a family-owned fossil fuel distributor’s unlikely embrace of solar power.
A Charlottesville business alliance is quickly progressing toward a goal of cutting carbon pollution by 45% by the end of 2025. Successes include energy audits and a family-owned fossil fuel distributor’s unlikely embrace of solar power.
Iowa Carbon Pipeline Opponents See Lessons From Dakota Access Fight
A coalition similar to the one that took a stand against the Dakota Access Pipeline is emerging in Iowa to fight a proposed interstate carbon dioxide pipeline, and opponents say they’re better prepared this time.
A coalition similar to the one that took a stand against the Dakota Access Pipeline is emerging in Iowa to fight a proposed interstate carbon dioxide pipeline, and opponents say they’re better prepared this time.
Meet the Virginia Conservationist Trying To Turn Old Coalfields Into Solar Farms
Brad Kreps directs the Nature Conservancy’s Clinch Valley Program, which is working to make the vision of developing solar energy projects on former coalfields a reality in central Appalachia.
Brad Kreps directs the Nature Conservancy’s Clinch Valley Program, which is working to make the vision of developing solar energy projects on former coalfields a reality in central Appalachia.
Burlington Expands Program That Gives Renters and Public Access to EV Chargers
The city’s municipal utility is providing money to apartment building owners who install smart chargers that work with EVmatch, a sort of Airbnb for EV charging that allows users to book and pay for charging times.
The city’s municipal utility is providing money to apartment building owners who install smart chargers that work with EVmatch, a sort of Airbnb for EV charging that allows users to book and pay for charging times.
Chicago Educator Empowers Students To Make Climate Connections in Their Own Communities
Through her work with Chicago’s Field Museum, Ylanda Wilhite encourages kids to engage with nature in their neighborhoods, with a particular focus on BIPOC and disinvested communities.
Through her work with Chicago’s Field Museum, Ylanda Wilhite encourages kids to engage with nature in their neighborhoods, with a particular focus on BIPOC and disinvested communities.
Illinois Environmental Justice Bill Would Help Residents Prevent Pollution
Grassroots leaders of successful fights against coal plants and petcoke are taking the lead: “Communities must have a way to be involved in a permitting process that is really broken,” one said.
Grassroots leaders of successful fights against coal plants and petcoke are taking the lead: “Communities must have a way to be involved in a permitting process that is really broken,” one said.
Washington Wants To Capture the Natural Gas Leaking From Landfills
State legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions would require methane collection systems at large landfills, while a study is exploring using the methane for biofuels.
State legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions would require methane collection systems at large landfills, while a study is exploring using the methane for biofuels.
Michigan AG, Consumers Energy Reach ‘Historic’ Deal to End Coal Use in 3 Years
A proposed settlement could lead Michigan’s largest energy provider to end its use of coal 15 years earlier than it originally planned.
A proposed settlement could lead Michigan’s largest energy provider to end its use of coal 15 years earlier than it originally planned.
‘This Plan Is a Lie’: Biogas on Hog Farms Could Do More Harm Than Good
North Carolina residents, researchers, and farmers say the rapidly growing industry distracts from a massive hog waste problem — and the public health risks that it causes.
North Carolina residents, researchers, and farmers say the rapidly growing industry distracts from a massive hog waste problem — and the public health risks that it causes.
Push to Clean up Air Around ‘Last-Mile’ Warehouses Gets in Gear
As online shopping has grown, so have the so-called last-mile warehouses that store the products consumers need so quickly — and the trucks and vans necessary for those deliveries.
As online shopping has grown, so have the so-called last-mile warehouses that store the products consumers need so quickly — and the trucks and vans necessary for those deliveries.
Solar Lending Program Offers Option To Marginalized New England Households
A community development nonprofit has launched a new solar lending program in Massachusetts and Rhode Island aimed at making it possible for more homeowners to invest in solar panels.
A community development nonprofit has launched a new solar lending program in Massachusetts and Rhode Island aimed at making it possible for more homeowners to invest in solar panels.
Wyoming Residents Observe a Changing Climate and Quality of Life
Extreme conditions feel like the continuation of a shift in climate patterns residents have observed over their lifetimes, they say.
Extreme conditions feel like the continuation of a shift in climate patterns residents have observed over their lifetimes, they say.
Study: Connecticut Could Conserve Land by Installing Solar Above Parking Lots
A study published in the current issue of solar energy shows that connecticut could generate more than a third of the state’s annual electricity consumption with solar canopies built over large, existing parking lots.
A study published in the current issue of solar energy shows that connecticut could generate more than a third of the state’s annual electricity consumption with solar canopies built over large, existing parking lots.
Wyoming Climate Data Holds Ominous Clues About Life, Economy
Not all of the state’s areas and seasons are affected equally by climate change, magnifying the implications for water and traditional weather patterns.
Not all of the state’s areas and seasons are affected equally by climate change, magnifying the implications for water and traditional weather patterns.
Poll: Majority of Massachusetts Drivers Expect To Own Electric Vehicle Soon
A new poll finds a slight majority of massachusetts voters said they plan to buy an electric vehicle in the next five years. Advocates say the results suggest the state could be even more aggressive with its timeline to phase out gas cars.
A new poll finds a slight majority of massachusetts voters said they plan to buy an electric vehicle in the next five years. Advocates say the results suggest the state could be even more aggressive with its timeline to phase out gas cars.