Politics

Renewable Energy Could Power the World by 2050

Paul Brown / Climate News Network Mar 15, 2020 Wind, water and solar sources − the renewable energy trio − could meet almost all the needs of our power-hungry society in 30 years. 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 )

California Utility Faces Gripes Over Deliberate Blackouts

BRIAN MELLEY and JONATHAN J. COOPER / The Associated Press Oct 10, 2019 Customers complain about inconveniences after Pacific Gas & Electric's unprecedented move to try to prevent fires due to wind forecasts. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Wildfires Are Destroying California, and Utility Customers May Be Stuck Paying for Damages

Ilana Novick Nov 15, 2018 One of the state’s largest utility companies is facing tens of billions of dollars in liabilities, more money than its insurance would cover. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

All the Electricity the World Needs Can Come From Renewables

Alex Kirby / Climate News Network Sep 12, 2018 Imagine a world with so much renewable, clean energy that it could provide all the electricity society needed, reliably and without any interruption, round the clock. That could soon be a reality. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

California Aims to Get All Electricity From Clean Sources

JONATHAN J. COOPER / The Associated Press Sep 10, 2018 Gov. Jerry Brown, who has positioned the state as a global leader in renewable energy efforts, signs legislation setting 2045 as the target year for ending the use of fossil fuels. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Renewable Energy Grows, Boosting U.S. Economy

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Feb 24, 2018 The rapid rise of green power and the decline of coal are occurring despite a Trump administration determined to put its thumb on the scale for fossil fuels. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Water Scarcity Threatens India and South Africa

Alex Kirby / Climate News Network Jan 23, 2018 More than a third of India’s electricity supply is at risk from water scarcity, which also threatens urban life in parts of South Africa. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.K. Reliance on Coal Continues to Plummet

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jan 6, 2018 As a source of electricity, coal use has fallen 85 percent in just five years, and the government plans to get rid of it entirely by 2025. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Over Three Months After Maria, Barely Half of Puerto Rico Has Power

DANICA COTO / The Associated Press Dec 29, 2017 Officials say 55 percent of the nearly 1.5 million customers have power, marking the first time the government has provided that statistic since the Category 4 storm hit on Sept. 20. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Puerto Rico Cancels Whitefish Contract, Seeks Aid From Two States

Emily Wells / Truthdig Oct 30, 2017 With several Congress members asking for an inquiry, U.S. officials will look into why the contract was given to the tiny Montana company. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Time for Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands to Go All Green

Harvey Wasserman / Truthdig Oct 6, 2017 As Elon Musk and others have made clear, the islands’ centralized fossil-fueled electric grids should not be rebuilt. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )