In the last few years, oil and gas company British Petroleum (BP) made headlines for its historic promise to reduce…
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A reader from Michigan recently asked us about nuclear power, particularly safety and waste management when proposed near sensitive areas…
Berkeley, CA – Scientists at UC Berkeley have developed a new yellow powder, called COF-999, that can remove carbon dioxide…
Philadelphia, PA –– In Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood, Jackie Robinson is giving back to his community in a big way. Once…
This month, Britain made history by closing the doors on its last coal-fired power plant at Ratcliffe-on-Soar, ending over 140…
Cartersville, GA – Imagine a future where communities across the U.S. are powered by clean, renewable energy—solar panels on every…
Kansas is taking big strides in modernizing its electrical grid, spurred by both federal investments and local initiatives. Expanding renewable…
Wisconsin is emerging as a leader in the clean energy movement, driven by federal investments and ambitious local goals. With…
Clean energy is not just a buzzword for Michigan—it’s becoming a reality, and rural communities are leading the charge. As…