Climate Change News

As we work to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions in order to respond to climate change, green technologies are becoming more available and affordable. One such technology that mostly flies under the radar is carbon capture and storage.

A newly released report published by Bloomberg predicts a very promising future for electric buses. The report found that switching from conventional to electric buses would not only be helpful for air quality, it would also save money in the long term. 

Up to a certain point, rooftop solar benefits everyone – homeowners who have it save money and we get fewer greenhouse gas emissions and cleaner air. But two problems emerge when rooftop solar clears a certain threshold.

As we adjust to a new normal of more severe storms, more frequent droughts, and more flooding, we will have to be flexible about how – and where – we live our lives. One strategy we’ll need to adopt is called “managed retreat” – and unfortunately we’re not managing it very well right now.

Energy storage systems, such as lithium-ion based battery storage, are essential to supporting microgrids, renewable energy integration, reducing peak demand on the grid, and provide for a more resilient energy system.

There is a growing bipartisan consensus that a carbon tax could be the most effective way to immediately cut greenhouse gas emissions. What could this mean for New York State?

The Trump Administration has been notably unenthusiastic about offshore wind, but last week it appeared that that could finally be starting to change.

The relationship between our pension funds and fossil fuel companies has become a heated topic of discussion with two differing