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Politics

Chart: Most Americans support expanding solar and wind power

Clean energy is popular among both Democrats and Republicans, but it’s losing some steam with the latter.

By Dan McCarthy . 15 November 2024

Clean energy

Chart: Wind and solar are closing in on fossil fuels in the EU

European grids are getting cleaner, fast. In 2023, wind overtook gas generation, coal plummeted, renewables rose at a record rate — and electricity emissions fell.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 16 February 2024
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Wind power helps this Kansas cattle ranch survive

Since 2005, supplemental income from hosting 50 wind turbines has helped the fourth-generation family operation keep its head above water.

By Bridgett Ennis . 22 January 2024
Clean energy

Chart: The world is building renewable energy faster than ever before

Renewable energy installations jumped nearly 50% last year, the most rapid growth rate in two decades.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 19 January 2024
Wind

Kentucky's first-ever utility-scale wind turbine will come online soon

It’s a notable development in a state where renewable energy has had a slow start.

By Liam Niemeyer . 16 January 2024
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Wind turbines kill too many birds and bats. How can we make them safer?

As wind power grows around the world, so does the threat turbines pose to wildlife. From simple fixes to high-tech solutions, researchers are finding ways to reduce the toll.

By Katarina Zimmer . 2 January 2024
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After a brutal 2023, offshore wind looks to overcome growing pains

Offshore wind is a key piece of the U.S. energy transition, but the emerging industry has been clobbered by financial challenges. Now, it’s trying to move forward.

By Maria Gallucci . 21 December 2023
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The US offshore wind industry faces a moment of reckoning

East Coast offshore wind projects are being canceled or forced to rebid amid skyrocketing costs. States have a tough choice: pay more now or bear the costs of delay.

By Jeff St. John . 2 November 2023
Wind

Wind energy powerhouse Iowa seeing a spike in grassroots opposition

Despite the state's long, successful history with onshore wind, local groups agitating against it threaten to derail further growth.

By Molly Taft . 10 October 2023
Clean energy

Chart: The world is approaching a peak in electricity emissions

Electricity production is the biggest source of CO2 emissions in the world, but a new report suggests the grid’s dirtiest days will soon be behind it.

By Dan McCarthy . 6 October 2023
Wind

California takes big first step toward floating offshore wind

The Golden State’s zero-carbon future depends in part on offshore wind. A new bill would let the state kick-start the sector by serving as an anchor customer.

By Jeff St. John . 27 September 2023