Opinion

A Speedy Transition to Renewables Isn’t Just Cleaner, It’s Cheaper

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jun 15, 2024 After upfront costs, investment in renewable energy will begin to pay for itself, making energy cheaper overall for everyone. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Environment

Amidst Rising Tides, Island Nations Seek Solutions

Jennifer Oldham / Capital & Main Mar 21, 2024 Fearing they may not survive the ravages of extreme weather caused by the climate crisis, waterlocked countries look to Hawaii’s ambitious policies as a model. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Environment

Is Nuclear Power Making a State-Level Comeback?

Alex Brown / Stateline Feb 13, 2024 The Palisades plant in southwest Michigan may become the first to reopen after closing. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Activism

Six Lessons for Climate Activists in Turbulent Times

Nick Engelfried / Waging Nonviolence Feb 3, 2024 How the climate movement can keep building power and supplying hope amid a worsening crisis. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Environment

Good News on the Green Energy Front

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jan 26, 2024 While there's plenty of negatives to be concerned by, there are positives too and it's important to amplify their relative success in the face of climate catastrophe. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The New Industrial Revolution Will Be Undeniably Green

Paul Brown / Climate News Network Jan 28, 2020 The tide is turning against the fossil fuel industry as countries and companies recognize the green business boom of alternative energy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Renewable Electricity Revolution Is Almost Here

Paul Brown / Climate News Network Nov 25, 2019 New ways to generate renewable electricity will offer cheap stored power and a solution to balancing supply and demand. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Greatest Scam in History Is Taking Us All Down

Naomi Oreskes / TomDispatch Nov 11, 2019 The energy companies took us all. Think of it as the climate-change scam that beat science, big time. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

The Fossil Fuel Industry Is Polluting Our STEM Schools

Josue De Luna Navarro / OtherWords Oct 7, 2019 Polluters lost the fight on climate science, so they're spending money on something else: false solutions. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Era of Cheap and Abundant Clean Energy Is Just Around the Corner

Tim Radford / Climate News Network Sep 2, 2019 In studies on hydrogen and wind power, researchers point out the way to affordable renewable energy on a massive scale. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders’ Green New Deal Is the Hail Mary Our Planet Needs

Juan Cole / Truthdig Aug 25, 2019 The presidential candidate's breathtaking plan aims to create 20 million jobs and pay for itself over 15 years. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump’s Policies Are Destroying Rural America

Gloria Oladipo / OtherWords Aug 21, 2019 Like several of the administration's policies, a new EPA rule will prove especially devastating for people of color and rural Americans. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )