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Commentary: You can be a powerful catalyst for climate action — you just need to know where to look

“Hidden” levers of power can transform our world — we just need to know where to find them, write guest commentators Justin Gillis and Hal Harvey.

By Hal Harvey . 20 September 2022
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Central Washington is eyeing nuclear power again — but on a smaller scale

The Oregon-based company NuScale designed 'cookie cutter' reactors that can be mass produced. Scrutiny has followed.

By John Stang . 19 September 2022
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Ohio county looks to microgrids to attract and retain business by boosting resilience

Microgrids can reduce vulnerability to climate change while adding renewable energy to the grid.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 19 September 2022
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California’s net-zero roadmap is being shaped by regulators-turned-lobbyists

Former California officials push strategies on behalf of fossil fuel clients, threatening climate and communities, critics say.

By Aaron Cantú . 15 September 2022
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As utilities seek to relocate coal ash, will Black communities bear the burden?

The EPA’s crackdown on coal ash means more coal plants may excavate coal ash to out-of-state landfills. This could be good for the environment, while making communities like Uniontown, Alabama, feel like dumping grounds.

By Gina Castro . 15 September 2022
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Research seeks ways to grow solar and crops together in the skeptical Corn Belt

Purdue University researchers are studying whether corn can be grown under solar panels

By Sarah Bowman . 14 September 2022
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Special counsel hired to help Ohio regulators with document requests has multiple ties to HB 6 push

Links include an HB 6 co-sponsor, a lobbyist for FirstEnergy’s former subsidiary, and a former partner who served as an officer for Generation Now.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 14 September 2022
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In Georgia, ratepayers face a big bill for coal ash cleanup, while a utility profits

Georgians are staring down decades of environmental damage and billions in extra utility fees — or maybe both.

By Felix Beilin . 13 September 2022
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Coming soon: Energy News Weekly

A new weekly newsletter from the Energy News Network will offer a wide look at the energy landscape for those interested in clean energy and how it plays into the fight against climate change.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 12 September 2022
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Vermont growers see potential in pairing saffron and solar production

A three-year study released this year found that the crop grows well when planted among solar panels, which could boost bottom lines for farmers by allowing them to draw dual revenue streams from a single section of land.

By Lisa Prevost . 12 September 2022