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Democrats take control of Georgia’s powerful utility regulator
Democrats will control Georgia’s Public Service Commission starting in January, the first time in 30 years. The party plans to focus on utility affordability, clean energy, and closer scrutiny of Georgia Power.
2 years after Mexico relocated their climate-ravaged community, residents struggle to adapt
Two years after Mexico relocated a climate-displaced fishing community inland, residents struggle with economic hardship and cultural loss despite being rehoused in safer conditions away from rising seas.
Slight fall in carbon emissions from fossil fuels as Iran war drives renewables push
Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are forecast to remain flat in 2026, with oil emissions dropping 2% due to rising prices from the Iran war and increased adoption of renewable energy and electric vehicles.
World is now in ‘age of electricity’, energy agency chief says
The world has entered the “age of electricity,” according to the International Energy Agency chief, as electricity generation is expected to more than double over the next decade.
The affordability election delivered billions for public transit
Voters overwhelmingly approved 22 of 27 public transit ballot measures, securing $27.4 billion in funding to expand and preserve transit systems nationwide despite affordability concerns dominating the election.
A super El Niño brings startling changes for marine life on California coast: ‘like nothing we’ve ever seen’
A historic El Niño is dramatically warming California’s coastal waters, triggering mass mortality among seabirds and sea lions while displacing kelp forests and disrupting marine ecosystems from surface to depth.
‘You cannot build peace on a burning planet,’ UN chief tells Cop31 in farewell speech
The outgoing UN secretary general warned at Cop31 that climate action must remain central to global governance, stating ‘you cannot build peace on a burning planet’ in his farewell address.
Indigenous leaders at COP31 say it’s past time to turn promises into action
Indigenous leaders at COP31 in Turkey are calling for governments to implement last year’s climate promises, including securing land rights and providing promised funding for affected communities.
These cranberry bogs come with a side of solar
Two cranberry farms in Massachusetts have become the first in the nation to harvest cranberries beneath operating solar panel installations, combining agricultural production with renewable energy generation.
Cop31 may involve lots of talking about talking – but there are wins to be had
Cop31 convenes in Turkey with nearly all nations present to address climate change, though the 1.5C temperature limit faces breach within years and implementation of prior commitments remains stalled.
This surprise cost could derail your heat pump or EV charger installation. Here’s how to avoid it.
Many homeowners face costly electrical service upgrades when installing heat pumps and EV chargers, but alternative calculation methods and load-sharing devices can help avoid expenses ranging from $10,000 to $20,000.
Trump the ‘biggest loser’ for scrapping climate action, John Kerry says at Cop31
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry criticized President Trump at Cop31 climate talks in Turkey for withdrawing from climate action and ceding the clean energy race to China, calling him the ‘biggest loser.’