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Fossil fuels

The dark side of California's emergency grid rescue plan: More dirty emissions from backup generators

Once again, disadvantaged communities bear the brunt when cleaner grid buildouts lag behind schedule.

By Elizabeth McCarthy . 24 August 2021
Clean energy

Google and others have committed to 24/7 carbon-free energy. What does that mean?

Here's your introduction to the hot new trend in clean-energy pledges.

By David Roberts . 12 November 2021
Podcast

Kick-starting a $1 trillion market for carbon removal

A window into Stripe’s carbon-removal portfolio.

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By Shayle Kann . 18 November 2021
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.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 19 November 2021
Guest essay

Don't ignore half of the clean energy equation: Reducing demand

Building more wind and solar is not enough to solve the climate crisis.

By Andy Frank . 30 November 2021
Clean energy

How California can get to a reliable, 85% clean grid by 2030

A new report finds that more offshore wind and geothermal power could reduce risks of overreliance on massive solar and battery growth to meet state goals.

By Jeff St. John . 10 May 2022
Video

Video: Watch Canary Media reporters talk recycling renewables

Canary journalists share key takeaways and insights from our special series on how to handle end-of-life solar panels, wind turbines and EV batteries.

13 June 2022
Transmission

New software can find more room for clean energy on transmission grids

Grid-enhancing technologies include high-tech software that can uncover more interconnection options for new wind and solar power projects.

By Jeff St. John . 23 August 2022
Just transition

A Brooklyn neighborhood's long fight for green jobs is paying off

In New York City's Sunset Park, Equinor’s plan for a wind turbine hub is part of the community's larger vision to clean up and revive the waterfront.

By Maria Gallucci . 13 October 2022
Sponsored by DNV

The trends shaping the energy transition

Progress in clean energy is narrowing climate-change scenarios. How is it shaping up on the grid?

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By Shayle Kann . 17 min . 13 December 2022