US is less prone to oil price shocks than in past decades
The US economy is less oil-intensive, producing more economic value with far less oil use today than in the past.
Tag: clean energy
Despite its steep environmental costs, AI might also help save the planet
AI is already helping to make businesses more efficient in agriculture, aviation, data centers and other areas.
There is no such thing as a fail-safe nuclear power plant
Corporations are gambling with new reactors to supercharge artificial intelligence (and profits).
Trump ditches a crucial climate treaty as he moves to dismantle America’s climate protections
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change had been ratified and signed by the US in 1992.
Why Florida’s next wave of growth depends on sustainability policies
Decisions in energy, water, transportation and land-use planning will determine whether Florida thrives or struggles.
Belém marks a turning point for global climate action
The COP30 summit in Brazil left no room for excuses and set the world on a path to meaningful action
Geothermal energy has huge potential to generate clean power – including from used oil and gas wells
Geothermal energy could provide as much as 15% of the world’s electricity needs by 2050.
Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech
Since 2016, investments in clean energy have outpaced that of fossil fuels globally.
Future of nation’s energy grid hurt by Trump’s funding cuts
Many canceled grants were investments in infrastructure that keeps the lights on when the grid is under stress.
Corals are disappearing, pushing Earth to its first major ‘tipping point’
A new report says Earth has reached a dire milestone with the widespread death of warm-water coral reefs.