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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England just closed its last coal plant. We can quit coal power too.
New appliance efficiency standards curb pollution and reduce water waste
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The future is still bright for clean energy
Two new right whale calves spotted off coasts of NJ, FL
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Efficiency tax credits helped 350,000 new homes be more energy efficient in 2023
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First-time right whale mother “Check Mark” seen with calf
The seventh right whale calf of the 2024-2025 right whale calving season was spotted off the coast of Amelia Island, FL
Solar power surged in 2024
Solar made up 81% of new energy generating capacity that came online during the first eleven months of 2024
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Heat pumps are outselling gas furnaces by a record margin
According to new 2024 data, Americans are buying 37% more heat pumps than gas furnaces
Right whale mother ‘Grand Teton’ gives birth to her ninth known calf
Grand Teton joins the Right Whale Mama Hall of Fame, becoming one of just five mothers who have been seen with nine or more calves
Battery storage is booming. Just look at Tesla
For Tesla and other energy storage companies, battery storage is booming.