Clean energy

Offshore wind

New England labor unions call for faster offshore wind buildout

A new report by unions in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut recommends tripling the region’s 2040 offshore wind goals and centering workers.

By Carrie Klein . 26 November 2024

A wind turbine stands in the water off the coast of Rhode Island and Connecticut. — Revolution Wind's first turbine was installed in September 2024 off the coast of Rhode Island and Connecticut. (Revolution Wind)

Solar

Solar power is a huge success story. A longtime solar champion explains how it happened

Adam Browning, departing leader of Vote Solar, shares insights from his 20-year career as a pioneering solar advocate.

By David Roberts . 8 November 2021
Climate crisis

Newsletter: Canary's new pods, a clean energy 'catapult' and the vicious circle of climate finance

Have you heard about our new podcasts? Plus: COP26 news on coal retirements, hydrogen and more.

By Julian Spector . 8 November 2021
Nuclear

Helion brings in $500M for its novel approach to nuclear fusion

Despite its theoretical promise, fusion has never been harnessed. Are VCs throwing billions at science fiction?

By Eric Wesoff . 5 November 2021
Clean energy

Chart: Almost all new power plants being built in the US are renewable

That trend is chipping away at fossil fuels' dominance on today's grid — but not fast enough to meet climate targets.

By Julian Spector, Maria Virginia Olano . 5 November 2021
Fun stuff

Podcast party: A chat with Kendra Pierre-Louis of 'How to Save a Planet,' plus a Canary podcast playlist

It's a big week for all things podcast at Canary Media.

By Mike Munsell . 5 November 2021
Fossil fuels

COP26 players pledge funding to shut down coal plants

Countries, foundations and multilateral banks are stepping up to help developing countries ditch coal and go clean, but much more money will be needed.

By Jeff St. John . 4 November 2021
Hydrogen

Green hydrogen gets a major boost from a cross-industry coalition at COP26

Nine private-sector titans target a record-breaking 45GW expansion in production capacity by 2027.

By Jeff St. John . 4 November 2021
Clean energy

Energy audio stars Stephen Lacey and Shayle Kann launch podcasts with Canary

Catch the trailers for The Carbon Copy and Catalyst here — and subscribe before they debut next week.

By Julian Spector . 4 November 2021
Podcast

Introducing: 'The Carbon Copy'

Listen to the trailer for the new podcast The Carbon Copy, a weekly newsmagazine about the changing planet, hosted by Stephen Lacey.

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By Stephen Lacey . 2 min . 4 November 2021
Podcast

Introducing: 'Catalyst with Shayle Kann'

Listen to the trailer for Catalyst, the new podcast featuring expert interviews about the future of decarbonization.

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By Shayle Kann . 1 min . 4 November 2021