The monarch butterfly and 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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Solar and wind surpassed coal in 2024
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Energy Department finalizes efficiency standards for tankless water heaters
Efficiency standards that take effect in 2029 will reduce pollution and save families on energy bills.
Electric and hybrid vehicle sales set new record
More than one in five light-duty vehicles sold in the U.S. in the third quarter of 2024 was a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or battery-powered EV.
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
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