Perovskite: new type of solar technology paves the way for abundant, cheap and printable cells
A new generation of flexible solar cells has been pioneered using a material known as perovskite,
May 2, 2023 • ~6 min
Installing solar-powered refrigerators in developing countries is an effective way to reduce hunger and slow climate change
Many developing nations have little cold storage and lose much of their perishable food before it gets to markets. Climate-friendly refrigeration can provide huge environmental and social benefits.
Jan. 19, 2023 • ~9 min
Building something better: How community organizing helps people thrive in challenging times
Organizers across the US are finding innovative grassroots strategies for helping people thrive. Many of these ventures emphasize working together as part of communities and collective systems.
Sept. 8, 2022 • ~10 min
A tale of two climate policies: India's UN commitments aim low, but its national policies are ambitious – here's why that matters
India’s international climate pledge could set the tone for other emerging economies for a decade.
Aug. 23, 2022 • ~10 min
Big new incentives for clean energy aren't enough – the Inflation Reduction Act was just the first step, now the hard work begins
To put the $370 billion in subsidies to work, the US needs to build new infrastructure and manage a lot of regulatory hurdles.
Aug. 19, 2022 • ~9 min
Who benefits from renewable energy subsidies? In Texas, it's often fossil fuel companies that are fighting clean energy elsewhere
While Congress considers new renewable energy incentives, Texas’ sprawling wind farms tell a story about renewable energy ownership in the US – and who benefits from subsidies.
Aug. 4, 2022 • ~9 min
How not to solve the climate change problem
The costs of three frequently touted solutions – tree planting, carbon capture and geoengineering – would be astronomical to make even a tiny dent in the carbon accumulated in the atmosphere.
July 20, 2022 • ~10 min
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