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EPA coal ash settlement raises hopes for cleanup along Lake Michigan and beyond

Inactive landfills and historic coal ash dumps are currently exempt from federal rules, but a recent settlement could change things.

By Kari Lydersen . 1 March 2023
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Commentary: Achieving climate goals in Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin

A new analysis identifies the most impactful policies to slash emissions and create jobs.

By Olivia Ashmoore . 1 March 2023
Heat pumps

Meet the heat pump: An old technology that's the future of home heating

Around since the 1850s, the appliances are riding a fresh wave of well-deserved hype as technological breakthroughs are making them even more versatile and efficient.

By Chris Baraniuk . 28 February 2023
Batteries

More money for US battery recycling: DOE offers $375M loan to Li-Cycle

It's the second big federal loan this month to help build American facilities that process hard-to-recycle materials — and deal with the future flood of used EV batteries.

By Jeff St. John . 27 February 2023
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Massachusetts energy efficiency programs should shift focus to emissions, critics say

The state has long been a leader in energy conservation, but climate advocates say the successful Mass Save program now needs a reset that will help it accelerate the transition from fossil fuels.

By Sarah Shemkus . 27 February 2023
Electric vehicles

How can we get enough minerals for EVs without trashing the planet?

Electric vehicle sales are ramping up — and so are bitter battles over the environmental impact of mining the minerals and metals needed to make them.

By Tim Lydon . 27 February 2023
Clean energy

California ups renewables target again with new plan to add 85GW by 2035

The updated carbon-cutting goals will require immense amounts of solar, batteries, offshore wind, geothermal and transmission. Can it all be built fast enough?

By Jeff St. John . 24 February 2023
Solar

Chart: Who's the leader in utility-scale solar — California or Texas?

After several years running of massive solar capacity buildouts, the Lone Star State is rapidly gaining ground on the long-established renewables leader.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 24 February 2023
Geothermal

Fervo Energy’s new project will harness the earth’s heat to capture CO2

The geothermal energy startup says it will design and engineer a system combining advanced drilling technology with a "direct air capture" system to collect carbon.

By Maria Gallucci . 23 February 2023
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Virginia group’s solar scorecard aims to quantify thorny nuance around development

The Charlottesville-based Community Climate Collaborative recently introduced its Solar Climate Justice Scorecard, rating proposed projects on a variety of factors related to their social and environmental impacts.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 23 February 2023