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Global Review Assesses Hydropower’s Vulnerability to Climate Change
A new study analyzes the impacts of climate change and variations in water availability on the hydropower sector, a key source of cost-effective renewable energy for many countries around the world.
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What Makes Electrifying the Economy So Challenging?
As the nation moves toward decarbonization, it will be challenging to produce enough renewable energy to meet the increased demand for electricity. What’s standing in the way?
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Greenwashing Decarbonization
Better renewable energy technology will make greenwashing an idiotic strategy, and audited disclosure rules would make carbon-related greenwashing illegal.
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You’ve Heard of Water Droughts. Could Energy Droughts Be Next?
In a new study, researchers show how widely wind and solar potential vary by season and year, suggesting that backup energy sources may be needed as the world shifts to renewables to bring carbon emissions to zero.
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Vasilis Fthenakis Wins the 2022 Böer Solar Energy Medal of Merit
Fthenakis’ pioneering work in solar energy has been recognized with one of the most prestigious awards in renewable energy.
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Ukraine Demonstrates the Problem With Nuclear Power
The technology we depend on needs to be resilient, reliable, and as safe as possible. Nuclear power fails those tests, as the war in this nuclear energy-dependent nation demonstrates.
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The Impact of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine on Climate Change Policy
While we scramble for energy supplies to replace Russia’s fossil fuels, the long-term impact of this war could and should be increased demand for renewable energy. For now, the people of Ukraine deserve our help and prayers.
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Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy, and Electric Vehicles
The solution to environmental problems caused by technology will probably be addressed by new technologies.
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Are Wind and Solar Power Really More Expensive and Less Reliable?
Recent technological advancements and an evolving market challenge these old myths.
