Fossil fuels
Chart: US coal power generation rose in 2021, bucking a 6-year trend
Spiking natural-gas prices are the chief culprit.
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Fun stuff
Chart: How much will it cost to power your holiday lights this season?
A lot if you live in Hawaii. Not so much if you’re in Louisiana. See the average for your state.
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Electric vehicles
Chart: Most Americans are interested in EVs, but very few are actually buying them
How do we bridge this Grand Canyon–sized gap?
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Wind
Chart: The top 10 wind power states might surprise you
The wind industry is surging in the Heartland.
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Solar
Chart: The top 10 solar states include some unexpected contenders
Markets and policy matter more to solar success than geography and politics.
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Energy efficiency
Chart: Surprise! Energy efficiency is the climatetech employment giant
Solar and wind may garner more headlines, but efficiency jobs are booming across the U.S.
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Clean energy
Chart: The vast majority of Americans love solar and wind power
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.
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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.
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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.
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