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Solar energy production overtakes coal despite regulation changes
The sun now generates more electricity for U.S. consumers than coal, despite President Donald Trump's penchant for carbon-heavy power. Solar power rose to become the third largest electricity source in the U.S. last month, according to a Wednesday…
Solar power hits new milestones in the U.S. even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy
Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power. Data released Wednesday by global energy think tank Ember, along with a report by the Solar…
In the United States, solar energy is outpacing coal for the first time ever
Get your news from a source that's not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Solar energy just…
Solar power hits new milestones despite Trump effort to boost coal over clean energy
Solar power has reached unprecedented milestones in the United States, emerging as the leading source of new electricity generation, even as Donald Trump 's administration actively promotes coal. New data reveals that solar energy is rapidly…
Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time
Even as Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the US and remains the leading source of new power. Data released Wednesday by global energy thinktank Ember, along with a report by the Solar Energy…
Solar Tops Coal In US Power Mix For The First Month Ever
Solar power held a record-high 12.8% share of US electricity supply in May, overtaking coal-generated power for the first full month on record, energy think tank Ember said in a report on Wednesday. As OilPrice notes, while the share of…
Winners for $1 Million Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge announced
Bonn, Germany – June 11, 2026 – Seeding The Future Foundation and Welthungerhilfe (WHH) are proud to announce the Seed Grant, Growth Grant and Seeding the Future Grand Prize winners of the 5th annual Seeding The Future Global Food…
Inside SpaceX's Orbital Economy: AI Data Centers And Wireless Power
For some, SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) of shares on the Nasdaq stock index this week appears to be all about rockets. After all, the company has built its reputation launching satellites on its reusable Falcon 9 rockets, shuttling crew…
Solar Just Produced More Electricity Than Coal for the First Time in the History of the United States
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Last week, the Trump administration announced that it was pumping $700 million of federal funding into the US coal industry, a short-sighted investment in a highly polluting source…
U.S. Solar Power Outpaces Coal Even As Trump Tries To Turn Back The Clock
Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power. Data released Wednesday by global energy think tank Ember, along with a report by the Solar…
Utilities Up on Safe-Haven Demand - Utilities Roundup
Shares of power producers rose as traders rotated into defensive sectors due to fears about inflation and the Iran war. The U.S. added 7.8 gigawatts of solar electricity generation capacity in the first quarter, making solar the leading source of…
As the world heats up, cities work to cool down
Cities are especially vulnerable to extreme heat — days when the sidewalks seem to cook like a stove and it's a struggle to sleep at night. Densely built urban areas, with their paved roads, impermeable surfaces and limited green spaces, are…
In a First, the U.S. Just Generated More Power From Solar Than Coal
Current conditions: Las Vegas is well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and could hit 110 degrees by tomorrow • Tropical Storm Cristina is deluging Central America as it barrels toward the coast of El Salvador • Temperatures are already…
Trump: 'I love the inflation'
“No, I love it. The numbers were great,” Trump said when asked if he was concerned about the latest data, which showed the consumer price index rising to 4.2 percent over the past 12 months — with an increase of 0.5 percent in…
'Strong' Northern Lights Alert For Saturday: 25 States May See Aurora
The northern lights may be visible overnight from 25 U.S. states on Saturday, June 13, into Sunday, June 14, after a coronal mass ejection left the sun Thursday. (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN / AFP via Getty Images) The northern lights may be visible…
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