England just closed its last coal plant. We can quit coal power too.
The soot-stained era of coal power in England is over. America should work toward the same.
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We’re focused on building a greener, healthier future, but we shouldn’t miss the positive environmental stories we’re seeing — and making — along the way.
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New appliance efficiency standards curb pollution and reduce water waste
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Electric and hybrid vehicle sales set new record
Strips of prairie alongside crops can save the soil
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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.
Renewable energy provides more than 30% of nation’s electricity
Wind and solar energy grew in first 4 months of 2024, while dirty energy sources declined
Study: Bison fight climate change
Trees, sea kelp and plants store carbon, but the presence of animals can play a big role, too. A study of European bison explores the climate connection.