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clean energy transition

solar energy development construction site

Expanding the bull’s eye of solar development on public lands

By Dustin Mulvaney | Climate Change

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How millions of electric vehicles can help—not hurt—the grid

By Eilyan Bitar | Climate Change

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Cutting the red tape for cleaner energy: The pros and cons of permitting reform

By Jessica McKenzie | Climate Change

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Want clean energy, fast? ‘Streamlining’ environmental reviews could have the opposite effect

By Dustin Mulvaney | Climate Change

Showdown in Dixie Valley: Battle over geothermal project pits tiny toad against renewable energy

By Jessica McKenzie | Climate Change, Investigative Reporting

Heavy equipment in a quarry.

The war in Ukraine is hurting the transition to low-carbon technologies

By Paul Hockenos | Climate Change

solar panels on homes

Battle over solar power in the Golden State

By Dustin Mulvaney | Climate Change

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Climate adaptation is going to be a disaster

By Andrew Dessler | Climate Change

Joe Manchin smiling at rally

Joe Manchin listens to WV climate activists. But does he hear them?

By Jessica McKenzie | Climate Change