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Posted inOpinions

Integrating Input to Forge Ahead in Geothermal Research

by R. Rozansky and A. McKittrick 3 January 20205 January 2022

A road map for a major geothermal energy development initiative determines proposed priorities and goals by integrating input from stakeholders, data, and technological assessments.

Peter Haugan and Manaswita Konar sit on a dais in front of a screen reading “The Ocean as a Solution to Climate Change.”
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Ocean-Based Actions Provide Big Opportunities to Curb Emissions

by Randy Showstack 7 October 201927 March 2023

A new report outlines key areas to help mitigate emissions, including increased renewable energy, more efficient ocean-based transport, and advances in managing fisheries and aquaculture.

Members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce stand behind a podium at a 23 July briefing where they announced they would pursue a goal of a 100% clean economy for the United States by 2050.
Posted inNews

House Committee Calls for Zero Greenhouse Gas Pollution by 2050

by Randy Showstack 24 July 20193 April 2023

Democrats on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce plan to introduce comprehensive legislation later this year to deal with climate change.

Smiling woman conducts an exit poll at a U.S. polling place.
Posted inNews

Surveys Say Climate Change Is a Top Election Issue for Democrats

by Randy Showstack 26 June 20194 April 2023

As Democratic candidates debate in Miami, Fla., new surveys indicate that climate change and clean energy are among the top priorities for Democratic voters in 2020.

AGU’s newly renovated net-zero energy headquarters building in Washington, D.C.
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AGU Honored with the First Clean Energy DC Award

Chris McEntee, executive director and CEO of AGU by Chris McEntee 18 April 20194 April 2023

AGU aspires to lead by demonstrating that a building on a tight urban footprint can operate on a net-zero energy basis while providing a productive and healthy place to work and meet.

Washington D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser signs clean energy bill
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Mayor Signs Landmark Clean Energy Law for D.C.

by Randy Showstack 18 January 20196 April 2023

The new law, which gained widespread support, including in the environmental and business communities, requires that all electricity sold in the city come from renewable energy sources by 2032.

An engineer maintains solar panel equipment on a factory roof.
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World off Course to Meet Emissions Reduction Goals

by Randy Showstack 15 November 201828 February 2023

A new energy report shows a disconnect between scientific research targets and what is happening in the energy markets.

Wind turbines in California.
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Clean Energy Gains Ground

by Randy Showstack 19 July 201828 September 2021

A new report documents the rise of clean energy despite the Trump administration’s focus on fossil fuels. Several Congress members call renewable energy a bipartisan issue that’s good for the economy.

Wind turbines on the Cedar Creek wind farm near Grover, Colo
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Scientific Row over Renewables Leads to Free Speech Legal Fight

Ilima Loomis, Science Writer by Ilima Loomis 15 February 201810 April 2023

A Stanford University climate researcher’s $10 million defamation suit could test a First Amendment defense in science litigation.

Researchers outline how the world can transition to 100% clean, renewable energy by 2050.
Posted inResearch Spotlights

The Power of Water, Wind, and Solar (and Nothing Else)

by S. Witman 28 December 201728 February 2023

Road map for improving climate calls for 100% clean, renewable energy by 2050.

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