Since the beginning of America’s war against Iran, Americans have paid an additional $150+ billion for gas and diesel than they did last year during the same time period, according to a study from Brown University. Global gas prices have risen because supply has been disrupted (Iran having one of the … [continued]
California startup Voya Energy announced a $35 million financing round in August 2026 for generators that use prepared scrap aluminum, air and water to produce electricity without combustion. Its immediate opportunity includes replacing diesel backup equipment at data centres, where exhaust, noise and permitting can be genuine obstacles. The company … [continued]
I finally got to see the new Tesla Model YL, Model Y Standard, and Model 3 Standard in person a few weeks ago and wanted to give my thoughts on the three models. I drove the two Model Ys and just looked at the Model 3 Standard. I was visiting … [continued]
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been host to thriving populations of algae ever since its construction in the 1920's (cropped, courtesy of National Parks Service).
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been host to thriving populations of algae ever since its construction in the 1920’s, so why not transform it into a showcase for the algae biofuel industry?
The loss of guaranteed federal funding could stall projects that make it easier and cheaper for Americans to get where they need to go. UPDATE: On October 27, 2026, an update to the Senate Commerce Committee’s Chopping Block report provided a state-by-state assessment of the harm to transportation systems if … [continued]
The Illinois Commerce Commission authorized a study of the most affordable way for the state to meet its building decarbonization goals. The report has fundamental flaws but critical insights. Illinois’s landmark Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) sets the goal of 100 percent clean energy across the state by 2050. … [continued]
State and federal government officials are trying to harass, intimidate, and silence NRDC and other nonprofit environmental advocates. West Virginia Attorney General investigation The Attorney General of West Virginia recently initiated an investigation of NRDC and a handful of other groups on the stated ground that we may have committed … [continued]
PHOENIX — Arizona utilities Tucson Electric Power Company (TEP) and Arizona Public Service (APS) filed their 2026 Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) on Friday that evaluate how utilities will obtain energy for the next 15 years. While their plans include new renewable energy and storage, they continue to spend on fossil … [continued]
Making the ETS a strategic investment tool for aviation and shipping Summary The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) review proposal published in July 2026 is intended to make the EU’s most vital climate policy mechanism fit for its 2040 climate targets. It also carries the ambition to turn the ETS … [continued]
Source: ESMAP. 2020. Global Photovoltaic Power Potential by Country. Washington, DC: World Bank. Via WRI
The cost of diesel fuel rose nearly 33% from 2025 to 2026, with some countries experiencing even higher price spikes. For many of the world’s rural farmers, processors, and small businesses, solar-powered equipment offers an attractive alternative. On a dry hillside in Chamwino, central Tanzania, mango farmers used to watch … [continued]
