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Illinois Solar Booms Under New Program, but Developers Fear Bust Ahead
Continental Electric Construction Co. has been adapting as technologies and the climate have changed—during the past two years it installed 59 solar projects across Illinois that can provide 33 MW of power—more than 10 times the capacity...
FAITH AND FLOODING: How Sea Level Rise Threatens America’s Houses of Worship
Unchecked warming emissions are projected to leave hundreds of houses of worship in areas vulnerable to chronic flooding by midcentury.
New Tool Forecasts Local Power Generation
By enabling meteorologists to routinely inform their viewers about local generation of renewable electricity, the tool increases viewers’ awareness that low-carbon energy sources are already practical and increasingly widespread.
The 10 Most Important U.S. Climate Stories in 2017
Following a year of weather extremes, disasters and policy clashes, we asked our readers to help us pick out the most important climate stories from the U.S. in 2017.
Massachusetts May Overlook Climate Impacts of Biofuels
Massachusetts is considering classifying wood pellets and other tree products as renewable energy.
Alphabet Turns to Molten Salt to Store Clean Energy
Alphabet has joined a growing list of technology companies developing energy storage for renewables.
VW, in Settlement, to Build Electric Vehicle Stations
Volkswagen will build electric vehicle charging stations across California as part of an emissions settlement.
The Largest Wind Farm in the U.S. Is Growing in Oklahoma. It’s a Sign of the Times
A new wind farm could become the largest in the U.S. and wean states off coal-fired power plants.
