On September 30, a US federal subsidy for new electric vehicles (EVs) expired as part of President Trump’s Big Ugly spending bill. Now, in this post-tax credit era in which we live, analysts have been hesitant to commit to a future in which all-electric personal transportation can survive on its … [continued]
It’s football season, and that means a lot of punting and feinting. Those moves are also a metaphor for the disinformation about renewables spewing from right-wing governments. They claim renewables are too costly to compete with fossil fuels unless they receive huge subsidies. They complain that renewables can’t meet a … [continued]
The new EAT-Lancet 2.0 report not only reaffirms the Planetary Health Diet from its first report but also incorporates updated evidence from experts in more than 30 countries. That data points out that people who have adopted the Diet experienced something amazing: a marked reduction of all-cause mortality by 28% … [continued]
Clean water is vital to our health, communities, and economy. Streams and wetlands provide many benefits by trapping floodwaters, recharging groundwater supplies, filtering pollution, and providing habitat for fish and wildlife. People depend on clean water sources for their health: about 117 million US residents — one in three people … [continued]
We arrived in early summer to our New England bungalow to escape the Florida humidity and visit with our northern family and friends. Within a few days, an old-fashioned heat wave hit: temps soared continually above 90 degrees F. Day in and day out, we stared at the thermometer in … [continued]
The Trump administration has imposed double-digit tariffs on automobiles and auto parts for virtually all of the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers. And, boy, are global automakers and their supply chains starting to feel the effects of the tariffs, which range from 7.5%–25%. The tariffs are severely disrupting the automotive industry, … [continued]
Offshore wind workers are caught in the middle of a political whirlwind. President Donald J. Trump’s pummeling on the offshore wind industry could undermine millions of dollars that have been invested to construct docks, terminals, and training programs. The uncertain status of the industry has offshore wind workers quite concerned. What … [continued]
Climate Week NYC 2025 brought together a mix of existing and new leaders from the world of business, tech, politics, academia, and civil society. The event — 14 years and going strong — is part of the movement toward global sustainability. It has gained momentum over the past decade, driven … [continued]
Our recent CleanTechnica survey revealed that consumers have concerns about the various costs connected with solar installations. In this second part of the two-part series, we explore more reasons why trustworthiness continues to plague the industry — with input from our CleanTechnica readers. Idealistic future cost savings. Reader 6: “When I … [continued]
When our CleanTechnica solar survey revealed that many consumers question the trustworthiness of the solar industry, we were mystified. So we reached out to our readers to learn more. And you all came through! The ensuing conversations unveiled many nuances of installing solar from a consumer point of view. This article … [continued]
