The Latest Breaking News on Renewable energy

Rich countries should stop pushing fossil fuels on Africa – don’t we deserve a renewable future too?

Those who caused the climate crisis should help Africa harness its wind and sun, says Vanessa Nakate, a UN Unicef goodwill ambassador climate activist

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

Lawmakers, keep moratorium on new nuclear power plants in Illinois

The claim of benefits of small modular reactors are fantasies. Turning to nuclear energy will mean more radioactive waste along with other problems, and will not help our state fight climate change.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 27, 2023

Sheep graze on Texas solar farms as renewable energy companies embrace agriculture

The practice of using land for both agriculture and solar power generation, known as agrivoltaics, is becoming increasingly common in Texas and nationwide.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 27, 2023

Solar power expected to dominate electricity generation by 2050 – even without more ambitious climate policies

In pursuit of the ambitious goal of reaching net-zero emissions, nations worldwide must expand their use of clean energy sources. In the case of solar energy, this change may already be upon us.

The Conversation · Oct 26, 2023

The West Australian goes big on Woodside’s ‘keeping lights on’ claim but keeps readers in dark on climate

Newspaper endorses CEO Meg O’Neill’s position the company’s gas is needed but doesn’t mention global heating

The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2023

Former coal-fired power plant being razed to make way for offshore wind electricity connection

A giant smokestack that was part of the landscape for millions of tourists heading to beaches on the southern New Jersey shore is coming down Thursday morning

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

AGL agrees to pay $6m fine over compliance breaches

Australian energy provider AGL has agreed to pay a substantial fine for failing to provide crucial power grid stability services.

AAP · Oct 26, 2023

Forget nuclear power. Focus on wind and solar energy to cut carbon pollution.

Mining, transporting, refining and disposing of spent fuel from nuclear plants produces huge amounts of carbon that goes into the air we breathe, a letter writer says.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 25, 2023

International Solar Alliance to release report on global adoption of solar technology in November

ISA to compile and release 'Global Solar Stocktake Report', inspired by UN's 'Global Stocktake'. Report to take stock of progress made by countries and look at ways to broaden solar manufacturing. ISA's 6th annual meeting in Delhi to focus on expanding solar installations in Africa.

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

Solar cars close in on finish after 3000km outback race

The winners in the World Solar Challenge are expected to cross the finish line after headwinds threw a spanner in the works for the race's cruiser class.

AAP · Oct 25, 2023