People say Tesla is going bankrupt. That’s fake news—and I’ll explain why
Tesla, Inc., formerly called Tesla Motors, is a U.S. based automotive and energy company in Palo Alto, California. Tesla was co-founded by engineers Martin Eberhard...
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FERC’s latest report projects dramatic growth for wind and solar
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There’s a looming waste crisis from Australia’s solar energy boom
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US, Canada, and Australia team up to mitigate metal shortages caused by shift towards clean technology
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Liberal environmental contradictions could pave way for Conservative win
A few weeks ago, Catherine McKenna, Canada’s environment minister, delivered a powerful and heartfelt address, highlighting both the Liberal government’s and her own personal commitment...
Is Canada’s carbon tax enough to fight climate change?
As Canada’s 2019 Federal election looms closer, carbon pricing has shown itself to be a highly contested and...
Trying to convince Canadians to support renewable energy? Focus on the economy
When analyzing Canada’s past economic growth, it’s clear that the economy overshadows the environment time after time. While...
Should we turn the Sahara Desert into a huge solar farm?
Whenever I visit the Sahara I am struck by how sunny and hot it is and how clear...
How Los Angeles could create the largest “virtual power plant” in the U.S.
According to a new analytic report by Sunrun, energy from rooftop solar panels and batteries can replace retiring gas-fired power plants in the city of...
Is the Alberta solar market safe from Jason Kenney’s Conservatives?
Since 2015, Alberta’s been the hottest place in Canada to invest in solar energy. This is evident when...
Effects of underwhelming investments in renewables by Trudeau’s Liberals
After nearly 10 years of the Harper government’s “all-in-approach” on fossil fuel development, the election of Justin Trudeau’s...
How U.S. state power regulators make utilities account for the costs of climate change
The electricity powering your computer or smartphone that makes it possible for you to read this article could come from one of several sources. It’s...
Global carbon emissions hit record high, as new analysis shows solar and wind are cheaper energy alternatives
Several publications including the Washington Post, report “grim findings” from the International Energy Agency (IEA)’s latest annual report...
Global installation of floating solar plants is increasing: take Japan for example
In land-scarce countries in some parts of Asia, the widespread use of solar panel systems for the production...