A research team led by S. Komar Kawatra, a professor of chemical engineering at Michigan Tech University are testing ways to capture carbon emissions from fossil-fueled power plants and turn it into usable products. Turning […]
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Electric Vehicles Enjoy Lower Emissions, Regardless of Energy Source
No matter where your electric vehicle’s energy comes from – natural gas, solar panels, or even coal – new research from Northwestern University shows it’s still likely better for the environment than conventional vehicles. The […]
Poll: Republicans OK with Carbon Tax to Fund Renewables
A new poll from the University of Michigan finds that voters are more likely to support a carbon tax if it’s proceeds are invested in clean energy. What Republicans like is of great interest to policymakers trying to […]
Putting a Price on Carbon: A Tough, But Necessary, Nut to Crack
Carbon dioxide exacts a cost, that much we know. It’s when we try to take the logical next step – putting a price on carbon – that things get complicated. The issue is in the […]
Carbon Tax The Top Deficit Cutter, CBO Says
A $25/metric ton tax on GHG emissions would yield net budget savings of $1.06 trillion over ten years, the Congressional Budget Office reports.
Zero Emissions Renaissance Comes To Houston, Of All Places
Two pilot projects happening in the Houston-Galveston area look to replace traditional gas guzzling delivery trucks with zero emissions options.
Carbon-Crammed Concrete: How It Works, What It Does
New technology from a Nova Scotia startup increases the amount of carbon sequestered in concrete.
Emissions Cut The Right Medicine For Kaiser
Health plan provider Kaiser Permanente has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent of its 2008 levels through renewables and energy savings.
US Clean Energy Standard Proposed In Senate
Sen. Jeff Bingman’s proposal would require large utilities to boost clean energy under a flexible system that awards greater credits for lower carbon emissions.
Solar Decathlon: Postcards From The Greenest Neighborhood On Earth
Every one of the Solar Decathlon homes is an off-the-grid space ship capable of eliminating carbon emissions or surviving the collapse of the power grid, depending on your view of the principle challenges of the 21st century.
China’s pollution-ridden air is blocking sun from solar panels
Researchers at Switzerland’s Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science found that solar panels in China produced 15% less electricity in 2015 than they would’ve in 1960, due to the rising amount of pollution – mainly […]
Trump’s EPA Finalizes Replacement for Obama’s Clean Power Plan
On Wednesday, Trump’s EPA finalized its replacement for Obama’s own stringent emissions plan, which would’ve mandated that states reduce energy plant emissions by 32% by 2030. In its stead, Trump’s plan gives states more flexibility […]
Renewable Energy Mandates Raise Electricity Prices
Economists at the University of Chicago recently published findings that show state-level renewable energy mandates raise utility prices by an extremely-high 17%. The findings are much higher than an oft-cited 2015 study from the Lawrence […]
Idaho Power is Replacing Coal with 100% Clean Energy
100% clean energy pledges are becoming more common these days. Cities, states, and private companies are looking to decrease their emissions by investing in renewable and clean energy. Utilities are also getting in on the […]