Portugal Used Only Renewables

For 107 hours starting with May 7th, Portugal was able to run exclusively on renewable energy: hydro, solar, and wind. Continue reading →

Germany Produces Excess Energy

Germany has been known recently for a dramatic increase in the use of wind and solar energy. For a short Continue reading →

Biggest Coal Company Bankrupt

The largest private coal company declared bankruptcy. Cheap natural gas, a move away from heavy polluters, and a general slowdown Continue reading →

Renewable Energy Record

More renewable energy systems than fossil fuel plants were added to the world’s power grid in 2015. A record $286B Continue reading →

Oregon Bans Coal

The state government of Oregon passed a bill to eliminate the use of coal for electricity by 2035. Oil, gas, Continue reading →

Data That Matters January 2016

Air pollution kills ~ 4,500,000 people annually. US forest fires cost a record $1.7B in 2015. Job growth has been Continue reading →

Coal Hits New Low

America is using less coal, has actually retreated to levels from 1970, and is no longer the leading source of Continue reading →

US Coal At 30-Year Low

The US hasn’t produced so little coal since 1986 (900,000,000 tons), which was a much smaller and dirtier economy. Through Continue reading →