renewable energy

Alternatives

Photo of Oil Industry Bankruptcies Will Transition to a Low-Carbon Future

Marshall Distel March 23, 2020

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Oil Industry Bankruptcies Will Transition to a Low-Carbon Future

Fossil fuel companies are struggling to find a path forward that doesn’t include filing for bankruptcy.

Alternatives

Photo of Will Eco-Friendly Biodiesel Solve the Global Carbon Crisis?

Marshall Distel March 10, 2020

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Will Eco-Friendly Biodiesel Solve the Global Carbon Crisis?

Researchers have been evaluating the viability of biodiesel as an alternative fuel to accommodate the growing number of global vehicles and to reduce emissions.

Alternatives

Photo of The Pros and Cons of Geothermal Energy

Megan Caitlin Aslan March 8, 2020

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The Pros and Cons of Geothermal Energy

What is geothermal energy, what are the pros and cons at this stage of its development, how does it fare when compared with fossil fuels, and where do we go from here?

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Photo of Relying on a Three-Member Panel for Statewide Energy Policy

Marshall Distel March 2, 2020

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Relying on a Three-Member Panel for Statewide Energy Policy

One state places the authority to regulate all major energy regulation and production decisions within the hands of a three-member panel.

Alternatives

Photo of Vermont’s Plan to Drastically Reduce Fossil Fuel Consumption

Marshall Distel February 26, 2020

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Vermont’s Plan to Drastically Reduce Fossil Fuel Consumption

The State of Vermont is aiming to create new challenges for fossil fuel companies.

Alternatives

Megan Caitlin Aslan February 18, 2020

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The Potential of Hydrogen

Hydrogen, when used in fuel cells for electric vehicles, contributes zero emissions to the atmosphere.

Coal

Photo of Emissions: What Countries Rank Highest When It Comes to Carbon?

Megan Caitlin Aslan February 9, 2020

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Emissions: What Countries Rank Highest When It Comes to Carbon?

The top six CO2 emitting countries account for over sixty percent of global emissions.

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Photo of Plant Power: How Effective Are Biofuels?

Megan Caitlin Aslan February 9, 2020

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Plant Power: How Effective Are Biofuels?

While there are certainly reasons for intrigue, there are also some cautionary signs that demonstrate biofuels may not be the next wave of the future.

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