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Will the EU follow the U.S. on economic policy and China?

by David Brancaccio , Ariana Rosas and Alex Schroeder
Jul 18, 2024
The European Union relies heavily on China for technologies and products needed for the clean energy transition.
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White House EV investment push especially benefits one region

by Mitchell Hartman
Jun 23, 2023
The government is lending $9.2 billion to Ford and a Korean partner to build electric vehicle battery factories in Kentucky and Tennessee.
Battery production is part of the Biden administration’s effort to promote electric vehicle development and manufacturing.
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Extreme heat, urgent need for AC challenges infrastructure

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Jun 28, 2021
Nonprofit Climate Central estimates that home air conditioning use will increase almost 60% over the next 30 years.
A heat wave is scorching the Pacific Northwest. In Seattle, only about 44% of homes have air conditioning.
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A new wind turbine inspired by a palm tree, big as the Empire State Building

by Molly Wood
Oct 22, 2018
Today's land-based turbines produce 5 megawatts of power. This new one could produce 10 times more.
Wind turbines towering over deserts usually produce 5 megawatts of power each.
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A new wind turbine inspired by a palm tree, big as the Empire State Building

by Jed Kim
Oct 22, 2018
Today's land-based turbines produce 5 megawatts of power. This new one could produce 10 times more.
Wind turbines towering over deserts usually produce 5 megawatts of power each.
Melanie Conner/Getty Images
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Here's how we'll cut down on greenhouse gases

by Scott Tong
Sep 24, 2014
Putting a price on carbon will create financial incentives to emit less.
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The Greenwash Brigade

Does production cut make OPEC green?

by Dennis Markatos
Oct 24, 2008
When I heard the news this morning that OPEC will cut its production by 1.5 million barrels per day next month, I thought they made a good decision...
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