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    7 of the Greenest Small Towns in America

    7 of the Greenest Small Towns in America

    Much of the coverage of environmental policy focuses on the actions of countries, states or major cities like New York or Paris. But a community doesn’t have to be large to make a difference for the planet or their local ecosystems. Here are seven of the U.S.’s greenest small towns and cities. Ithaca, New York […]

    ‘Clean Energy Is Moving Fast’: Investments in Renewables Will Overtake Fossil Fuels for the First Time This Year, IEA Says

    ‘Clean Energy Is Moving Fast’: Investments in Renewables Will Overtake Fossil Fuels for the First Time This Year, IEA Says

    A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) says that investment in clean energy is “significantly outpacing” fossil fuel spending and will surpass it this year, with solar projects expected to exceed oil production expenditures for the first time. According to the World Energy Investment report, the global energy crisis that followed Russia’s invasion […]

    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 […]