The monarch butterfly and the Endangered Species Act
Key things to know about the monarch butterfly, its decline, and protections it may receive from the Endangered Species Act.
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New study: More renewable energy on the grid may prevent severe blackouts
Power grids with high integration of wind and solar technologies show improved resilience during extreme weather, new study finds
5 surprising renewable energy facts for Colorado
Colorado produces 2.6 times as much energy from the sun and wind as it did a decade ago. Find more clean energy facts here.
New report: Wind & solar energy tripled in US over past decade
Data also shows significant increases in battery storage, EV registrations & charging points; highlights rapid solar growth in southeastern states
6 million kids now attend a solar-powered school
New report finds solar power at U.S. K-12 schools has more than quadrupled in the last 10 years
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Heat pump water heater sales soar
More than 190,000 heat pump water heaters were shipped in the United States last year, representing a 35% increase over 2022.