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 )

Economic Justice

Biden Designates $7 Billion To Make Solar More Affordable

Syris Valentine / Grist Apr 23, 2024 The White House's 'Solar for All' program is designed to reduce greenhouse emissions and energy inequity. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Environment

US Experienced Staggering Growth in Renewables Over the Last Decade

Syris Valentine / Grist Apr 3, 2024 Nearly a quarter of the nation's grid now runs on solar and wind energy, bringing the country closer to its climate goals. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Environment

We Cannot Transition to Renewable Energy Without a Plan

David Fridley, Richard Heinberg / IMI Mar 18, 2024 Radical societal transformation is inevitable; a plan could make a difference between catastrophe and progress. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Environment

The Promise and Perils of Hawaii’s Renewable Energy Revolution

Jennifer Oldham / Capital & Main Feb 2, 2024 The closer the state gets to reaching its groundbreaking clean energy goals, the harder it will be to achieve them. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

TD Original

The Existential Dilemma of Offshore Riches

Rachel Reeves / Truthdig Oct 18, 2023 Scientists worldwide counter that the disruptions to ocean ecosystems and food chains could be catastrophic. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Palauan President Urges Global Moratorium on Deep-Sea Mining

Rachel Reeves / Truthdig Sep 28, 2023 Surangel Whipps Jr., president of the island nation, spoke at the U.N. General Assembly about the potentially devastating consequences of deep-sea mining. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Environment

Welcome to the New Green Colonialism

John Feffer / TomDispatch Sep 22, 2023 Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

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Neocolonialism: Pillaging the Earth for the ‘Climate’

Christopher Ketcham / Truthdig Aug 28, 2023 They saw the pillage of their sacred site as another iteration of rapacious techno-industrialism, the specialty of the white man’s culture. Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )

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Study Finds Ocean Mining Drastically Disrupts Biodiversity

Rachel Reeves / Truthdig Aug 11, 2023 Just two hours of mining caused significant habitat loss to fish and shrimp. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

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Your Green Flight Is Delayed, Not Canceled

Paul Tullis / Truthdig May 18, 2023 Green aviation fuel is gaining speed. When can we expect takeoff?     Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Environment

Canada’s Nicer, More Radical Bill McKibben

Christopher Ketcham / Truthdig May 5, 2023 The United States’ neighbor to the north is having a serious conversation about the promises of never-ending “green growth.” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )