Renewable Energy Wins In Colorado, Iowa, Loses in Ohio
In an important lawsuit, a federal judge dismisses a challenge to Colorado's Renewable Portfolio Standard; Ohio freezes RPS; Iowa increases solar incentives.
In an important lawsuit, a federal judge dismisses a challenge to Colorado's Renewable Portfolio Standard; Ohio freezes RPS; Iowa increases solar incentives.
Apparently, China's gargantuan target of 70 GW of solar in three years is feasible, as it prepares to also exploit huge natural gas reserves.
An insurance company wants to be reimbursed for claims it paid because the city should have been prepared for heavy rainfall.
Rather than protecting one of the last great wilderness areas on earth, more acreage is sold to tar sands oil companies.
The battle for sustainability is crystalizing on two fronts: energy and agriculture. Major rallies are planned for both.
Bangladesh is adding 80,000 solar systems every month, and a new program will bring solar to refugee camps.
For every dollar the fossil fuel industry invests in lobbying and campaigns, they get $59 in profits from tax handouts and lack of regulation.
The company that frowned on pay-to-play now ranks in the top five of corporate political spenders.
And this is through energy efficiency alone, not even counting renewable energy.
Rapid changes are indeed possible and cost effective, without nuclear energy.