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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Solar and wind surpassed coal in 2024
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Energy Department finalizes efficiency standards for tankless water heaters
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Efficient water heaters will cut pollution, save money, save lives
Many households will save more than $170 each year in energy costs thanks to new water heater efficiency standards.
Utility-scale solar capacity eclipses nuclear
Utility-scale solar capacity in the United States officially passed that of nuclear power in January 2024 according to the latest federal data.
Last coal-fired power plant in New England slated to close
New Hampshire utility plans to replace polluting plants with clean energy infrastructure