Clean energy
Maria Virginia Olano is editorial producer at Canary Media, where she writes the Chart of the Week and Charging Up columns. She also covers climatetech workforce trends and leads editorial digital events.
Before joining the Canary team, she worked on state-level climate policy advocacy, specifically focusing on communications strategies. She previously produced the podcastPolitical Climate and hosted and produced the podcast Cooler Earth. She grew up in Colombia and now lives in Boston.
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Enthusiasm for renewables cuts across the country's cultural chasms.
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Clean energy
Chart: Almost all new power plants being built in the US are renewable
That trend is chipping away at fossil fuels' dominance on today's grid — but not fast enough to meet climate targets. -
Climate crisis
Chart: Current climate pledges fall far short of Paris goals — and a livable future
We’re now on track for catastrophic warming, but with enough ambition and grit, we could still keep global temperature rise in check.By Maria Virginia Olano .
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Climate crisis
Youth climate movement wants to kick polluters out of COP26
Activist Ayisha Siddiqa talks about the campaign to sideline fossil fuel companies, the lack of inclusion at COP26, and the power of young people.By Maria Virginia Olano .
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Climate crisis
COP26: Why this climate summit matters and what it can achieve
RMI CEO Jules Kortenhorst shares the inside scoop on what to watch for at the world's biggest and most important climate change gathering.By Maria Virginia Olano .
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Wind
Chart: Offshore wind is poised for massive global expansion
Developer-announced commercial wind projects are booming in offshore waters around the globe, with China and the U.K. in the lead.By Maria Virginia Olano .
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Solar
Chart: Solar’s breathtaking price plunge and dizzying generation growth
Introducing Chart of the Week, a new feature from Canary Media.
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