Renewable Energy

Florida’s DeSantis Signs Aggressive Anti-ESG Legislation

Florida’s DeSantis Signs Aggressive Anti-ESG Legislation

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law Tuesday that targets the growth of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing in the state. The anti-ESG legislation prevents state officials from investing public money in the promotion of ESG goals, prioritizes financial returns for state funds and pensions, eliminates ESG considerations in state contracts and […]

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    How to Be More Sustainable in Suburbia

    How to Be More Sustainable in Suburbia

    When trying to be environmentally sustainable, living in suburbia can make it pretty difficult.  The suburbs have been responsible for 50% of carbon emissions in the United States, mainly due to a reliance on automobiles. Suburban homes also conserve far less energy due to the heating and cooling of larger houses, which also contributes to […]

    Chipotle Goes Electric With Rooftop Solar, Wind Energy and EV Chargers

    Chipotle Goes Electric With Rooftop Solar, Wind Energy and EV Chargers

    What could be better than sitting outside, enjoying a burrito made with fresh ingredients on a spring day? A burrito served in biodegradable packaging, made by a restaurant powered exclusively by renewables that provides electric vehicle (EV) chargers to its customers — at least that’s what Chipotle Mexican Grill’s new “Responsible Restaurants” model is counting […]

    ‘Decarbonization of the Power Sector Is Underway’: Power Sector Emissions May Have Peaked in 2022 as Wind and Solar Reached Record Heights

    ‘Decarbonization of the Power Sector Is Underway’: Power Sector Emissions May Have Peaked in 2022 as Wind and Solar Reached Record Heights

    According to a new report by climate and energy independent think tank Ember, global emissions from the power sector — the biggest source of planet-warming carbon dioxide — may have peaked last year. In its fourth annual Global Electricity Review, the think tank studied power sector data from 78 countries, which represent 93 percent of […]

    New EPA Car Pollution Standards Could Lead to 67% New EV Sales by 2032

    New EPA Car Pollution Standards Could Lead to 67% New EV Sales by 2032

    In 2022, electric vehicles (EVs) made up just 5.8 percent of new car sales. But that number could jump as high as 67 percent by 2032 if the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) follows through with tough new tailpipe emissions standards.  The new standards, which were shared with The New York Times Saturday by […]