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Six stories show renewable energy underpins a climate-friendly future
Also available in: Arabic | French | Spanish In 2015 the world saw great momentum for climate action, culminating in a historic agreement in December to cut carbon emissions and contain global warming. It was also a year of continued transformation for the energy sector. For the first time in history, a global sustainable development goal was adopted solely for energy, aiming for: access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. To turn this objective into reality while mitigating climate change impacts, more countries are upping their game and going further with solar, wind, geothermal and other sources…
A Tale of Two Futures: Sustainable Buildings or Unsustainable Climate Change
Today's existing buildings use 72% of our nation's electricity, much of which is wasted. We cannot transform our energy system and prevent runaway climate ch...
Think We Can’t Stabilize the Climate While Fostering Growth? Think Again.
Long-term investments in clean energy would curb emissions and create millions of jobs around the globe.
Climate change: Is nuclear power the answer?
How green is nuclear power and what are the other options?
Public support slips for steps to curb climate change
From gas-mileage standards to tax breaks for windmills, public support for "green" energy measures to tackle global warming has dropped.
Is it too late to reverse the damage from climate change?
The cost of renewable energy around the world is at record lows, while the use of coal is sinking rapidly. Yet even the emergence of a genuine low-carbon economy likely won’t stop the world from overheating, some experts think. Energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie predicts in a report that the world will continue to shift away …
Energy and Climate: Together We Can Build A Sustainable and Low-Carbon Future
A comprehensive and lasting international climate agreement would enable nuclear and renewables to jointly advance our common goal of achieving low-carbon emissions worldwide.
Solar Energy Contributes to Climate Change Some, Study Finds
A recent study reveals that solar energy may have a pitfall no one has ever thought of.
Machine learning can boost the value of wind energy
Carbon-free technologies like renewable energy help combat climate change, but many of them have not reached their full potential. Consider wind power: over the past decade, wind farms have become an important source of carbon-free electricity as the cost of turbines has plummeted and adoption has surged. However, the variable nature of wind itself makes it an unpredictable energy source—less useful than one that can reliably…
Buying a Solar-Powered Home? Watch Out for These Symptoms of Future Problems
Solar-powered homes are becoming more commonplace, and are an excellent step in the right ecological direction. That said, there are some aspects to consider if you’re thinking about investing in solar energy. Read on for some salient points about living by the sun<br>The Sun And The Economy<br>As solar power has grown in popularity, the government has introduced incentives to help homeowners combat the once-high…
4 of the Many Benefits of Having a Solar-Powered Home
The recent global trend in energy has been shifting towards solar energy. This is due to the immense benefits of solar energy as compared to the traditional options. Some of these benefits include high efficiency, low maintenance costs, longevity, being environment friendly, and much more. Our homes haven’t been left out either, and the transition to solar energy in homes has picked up the pace in recent years. If you still haven’t adopted solar energy for your home, then you should give it…
How climate change will transform the global balance of power
The shift from oil and gas will be as consequential as changes in weather patterns
Does Climate Change 'Really' Pose a Threat to National Security?
The White House is planning to establish a new climate panel, headed by a well-known climate denier, to question the findings of the president's own intelligence agencies that climate change does indeed pose a national security risk.
