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Electrification

Electric lawn equipment, solar could be home-electrification ‘gateways’

People with firsthand home electrification experience are much more interested in cutting fossil fuels from other areas of their lives, per a new survey.

By Alison F. Takemura . 6 June 2024
Hydrogen

Should power plants burn clean hydrogen to make electricity?

Utilities say the fuel can help them achieve a carbon-free grid. Climate hawks say it opens up a morass of waste and greenwashing that may impede better solutions.

By Julian Spector . 2 February 2024
Electric vehicles

How car-sharing can make the EV revolution more equitable

Electric vehicles are a key part of the energy transition, but they’re expensive and resource-intensive. EV car shares could help fix both problems.

By Syris Valentine . 19 September 2023
Solar

He couldn't install solar at home, so he helps nonprofits do it instead

This solar champion shows community groups how to tap Inflation Reduction Act incentives so they can afford solar panels.

By Alison F. Takemura . 11 September 2023
Fun stuff

What to watch this summer: Climate lovers' edition

Check out these movies and TV shows with climate-positive messages, recommended by climate storytellers and Hollywood insiders.

By Claire Elise Thompson . 29 May 2023
Solar

How to make sure your solar-plus-battery system works in a blackout

After disasters like Hurricane Fiona, solar panels and batteries can be a lifeline. Energy experts offer some do's and don'ts to help make the most of backup systems during outages.

By Maria Gallucci . 17 October 2022
Fun stuff

When — and how — should you talk to your kids about climate change?

Canary turns to the producers of the kids' show Molly of Denali and beloved children's-entertainer-turned-climate-activist Raffi for insights.

By Mike Munsell . 31 August 2022
Climate crisis

Worried about climate change? You're not alone

Canary chats with Generation Dread author Britt Wray about climate anxiety and how to deal.

By Mike Munsell . 20 May 2022
Workforce diversity

Charging Up: Women’s climatetech career moves at Wells Fargo, Galvanize, The Engine, EIP and Rondo Energy

February brings new faces to clean energy C-suites, boardrooms, labs and newsrooms.

By Eric Wesoff . 16 February 2022
Fun stuff

Meet two artists who use social media to spread climate messages

Their eye-catching and upbeat visuals are an antidote to climate anxiety.

By Mike Munsell . 11 February 2022

16 Results

Electric lawn equipment, solar could be home-electrification ‘gateways’

Should power plants burn clean hydrogen to make electricity?

How car-sharing can make the EV revolution more equitable

He couldn't install solar at home, so he helps nonprofits do it instead

What to watch this summer: Climate lovers' edition

How to make sure your solar-plus-battery system works in a blackout

When — and how — should you talk to your kids about climate change?

Worried about climate change? You're not alone

Charging Up: Women’s climatetech career moves at Wells Fargo, Galvanize, The Engine, EIP and Rondo Energy

Meet two artists who use social media to spread climate messages