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A series of protests have emerged off the coast of New England in response to an incident at the Vineyard Wind project. Nantucket Current

Protests on land and at sea emerge against the Vineyard Wind project

Founded by former Big Oil executives, Sage Geosystems is trying to use its expertise in a different energy sector to advance geothermal tech. Getty Images

From Texas to social media: Former Big Oil execs exploring geothermal energy

Russia has launched its largest attack on Ukraine since the start of the war. Reuters

Russia launches largest air assault on Ukraine since start of war

One of the most sparsely populated regions in the U.S., is at the center of a growing debate over North America's largest solar energy project. Getty Images

Rural Nevada locals push back against Las Vegas-sized solar energy project

Another turbine blade failure at an offshore wind farm has raised questions about if the manufacturers could have done things differently. GE Verona

Latest offshore wind incident sparks questions over the manufacturer’s liability

A recent analysis of global climate efforts found only a fraction of the policies implemented over the past 20 years have been effective. Getty Images

Study reveals only a fraction of global climate policies actually work

Wind turbine blades kill tens of thousands of bats in Australia annually, prompting ecologists to look into potential solutions.

Speeding up wind turbines could save thousands of bats in Australia

Car and Driver has officially named the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N as its 2024 Electric Vehicle of the Year, beating out 18 other EV models. Car and Driver

Hyundai IONIQ 5 N crowned Car and Driver’s 2024 EV of the Year

A new solid state EV battery from Mullen Automotive could bring higher energy density, faster charge times and enhanced fire safety. Mullen Automotive

‘It’s not going to explode’: Solid-state batteries could reduce EV fire risk

Researchers at Oxford University have produced the world's first flexible solar devices that are thin enough to be coated over other objects. Saule

Researchers use ‘holy grail’ of solar tech to develop new flexible panels

Debris from the malfunction at the Vineyard Wind project has reportedly crossed state lines as tempers have flared in affected communities. Nantucket Current

Tempers flare over Vineyard Wind incident as debris reaches Long Island

A recent crash involving a Tesla semi truck in California highlights the challenges in transitioning to green energy sources. Tesla

Tesla Semi fire shuts down California highway after crash

Ford has announced a series of adjustments to its EV strategy, following reports that the automaker is losing $100,000 on each one it sells. Getty Images

Ford slashes EV budget, cancels new electric model amid financial challenges

Former President Donald Trump is correct that wind turbines do kill birds, but the broader context reveals a more nuanced picture. Getty Images

Wind turbines and bird deaths: contextualizing Trump’s claims

What started as a bet on social media has turned into of the most unexpected problems facing the renewable energy transition. Getty Images

How a bet on social media turned into a problem for renewable energy

The transition to electric school buses offers environmental benefits but poses financial and logistical challenges for school districts. Getty Images

School bus rides are getting greener, but in some cases more expensive

For the first time in U.S. history, renewable energy sources have generated more electricity than coal for seven consecutive months. Getty Images

Wind and solar may produce more energy than coal in the US this year

EVs are losing value at a faster rate than their gas-powered counterparts, depreciating by up to 50% every year. Getty Images

Study finds some EVs are dropping in value by up to 50% annually

The US offshore wind industry is facing another setback as Danish energy company Ørsted encounters delays with its Revolution Wind project. Reuters

Ørsted faces offshore wind delays after prior project cancellations

A Jordanian citizen has been arrested and charged in connection with an attack on a solar energy facility in Florida. U.S. Department of Justice

Jordanian citizen arrested after alleged attack on a Florida solar energy facility

The Department of Energy announced a $50 million investment to assist auto suppliers in adapting their manufacturing facilities for EVs. Getty Images

Federal government invests $50M to help auto suppliers in transition to EVs

Construction is back on at an offshore wind farm that sent debris onto nearby beaches as concerns are raised over its effect on whales. Agencia EFE

Vineyard Wind construction resumes; locals blame project for whale deaths

A group of former oil executives from Shell are taking on one of the most pressing challenges in the renewable energy sector. Getty Images

Former oil executives aim to solve one of the biggest problems with renewables

A San Francisco neighborhood has been subjected to late-night honking from autonomous vehicles operated by Waymo, a driverless taxi service. Getty Images

Honking from self-driving cars keeps San Francisco residents up at night