Chemists Chase ‘Clean’ Ammonia to Replace Shipping Fuel
President Biden’s climate law is funding “green ammonia” projects in hopes of using the chemical to more cleanly power the grid, fuel cargo ships and make fertilizer
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Trump’s Energy Secretary Baselessly Blames Spain’s Power Outage on Renewables
In response to a power outage in Spain and Portugal, the U.S. Department of Energy’s secretary Chris Wright tried to blame the use of solar and wind energy, though the cause of the blackout is not yet clear
Trump’s Tariffs Are Expected to Undermine the Clean Energy Transition
New Trump administration tariff son imported goods could exacerbate a shortage of parts used by the energy industry
Former Hurricane Beryl Floods Vermont in a Repeat of Last Year
A damaging downpour struck Vermont on the anniversary of last year’s flooding disaster, filling streets with mud and basements with water
Wind and Solar Energy Are Cheaper Than Electricity from Fossil-Fuel Plants
Even without subsidies, renewable energy is staying competitive with power from gas and coal
Trump Tariffs Hit Oil Companies despite Administration‘s Support for Fossil Fuels
Liberty Energy, founded by Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, reports falling profits, and the industry cites tariffs as a driver
Clean Energy Spending Will Surpass $2 Trillion This Year
Investments in carbon-free energy will be twice as large as fossil fuel spending in 2024, the International Energy Agency predicts
U.S. Wind and Solar Are on Track to Overtake Coal This Year
Two renewable resources, wind and solar, together have produced more power than coal through July—a first for the U.S.
Solar and Wind Energy Are Surging But CO2 Is Still Climbing Because of Natural Gas Use
Renewable energy broke records last year, but so did gas generation. That's a climate problem
Shift from Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy Will Persist despite Trump Policies, New Analyses Say
President Trump’s efforts to dismantle climate policies won’t stop renewables from rising or fossil fuels from slowing, according to outlooks from the U.S. Energy Information Administration and BloombergNEF