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Decades After the Oil Spill That Inspired Earth Day, Are We Prepared for the Next One?
We’ve gotten better at preventing and tracking oil spills, but oceanographers say much more progress is needed.
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How the Biden Administration Could Improve the Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Program
A variety of changes could be put in place to reduce methane emissions.
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A New Project to Track and Value Climate Innovation in the Built World
Launched today, the Carbon Accounting Project will calculate products’ hidden costs and benefits.
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Biden’s Climate Summit and the Practical Path to Decarbonization
Following four years of Trump’s climate denial, the Biden administration has gone all in and is starting to articulate a comprehensive climate policy.
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Community Group Welcomes Step Forward for Offshore Wind in New York
On March 18, the New York Public Service Commission green-lighted a critical component of the state’s first offshore wind farm.
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How Unprecedented Was the February 2021 Texas Cold Snap?
A look at historical trends shows that extreme cold spells are relatively common during Texas winters. Maybe it’s time to start designing for it.
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Reducing Risk and Avoiding Disaster – Creating Grid 2.0
Experts discussed the challenges and opportunities of upgrading the electric grid during a recent webinar.
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How to Build a More Resilient Energy Grid for the Future: Part 1
Microgrids can reduce vulnerabilities to climate change and related disasters, keeping the lights on when other parts of the grid experience power disruptions.
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Jully Merino Carela: Making the Energy Sector More Inclusive and Welcoming for Women
The Women in Energy program director explains how she and her team have been advocating for more women’s leadership in a male-dominated industry.
By studying thousands of buildings and analyzing their electricity use, Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson has been able to uncover ways to significantly cut energy consumption and emissions. Watch the Video: “Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings“
