US Commitment Under Paris Agreement: the NDC Explained
What is an NDC? A Nationally Determined Contribution, or NDC, is a set …
International Cooperation
Energy
Where the Clean Energy Jobs Are: 2020
At the end of 2019, nearly 3.4 million people worked in wind, solar, efficiency …
International Cooperation
COP25: Climate and Energy in Chile
COP25 Will Take Place in Spain, but Chile Will Lead Negotiations While the 2019 …
International Cooperation
COP25: Energy and Climate Action in Spain
COP25 & Spain's Involvement Hosting COP25 is an excellent opportunity for Spain to showcase …
Energy
Integrating Reliable Renewable Energy into the U.S. Electrical Grid
Even as renewables provide increased diversity and reliability, there are some uncommon challenges associated with integrating them onto the grid.
International Cooperation
Undeterred by Trump, US and Global Players Move Forward on Climate Action
Despite Trump’s rhetoric and the uncertainty over whether the US will remain part of the Paris Agreement, climate action continues at the subnational level in the US and other countries around the world.
Energy
The Fight to Put a Value on Rooftop Solar Power
Advancements in technology have enabled consumers to install solar panels on their roofs more cheaply than ever before. This presents utility companies—which have for decades monopolized the energy markets—with new challenges.
Politics and Policy
Fact-Checking Clean Power Plan Claims
Now that it is finalized, the Clean Power Plan will be an important part of the public discussion on climate change. Unfortunately, some claims may stray from the truth, so we’ve compiled some resources to make fact-checking easier.