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Inside the first city to run entirely on renewable energy for a full year

A medium-sized Scandinavian city achieved 100% renewable electricity for 12 consecutive months.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min . Read story
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The carbon credit market’s collapse — and what’s replacing it

Voluntary carbon markets lost 74% of their value in 18 months after a series of offset quality scandals.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
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The battery storage boom nobody saw coming: iron-air technology breaks ground

Form Energy's iron-air battery capable of 100-hour discharge at grid scale has broken ground on its first commercial facility.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
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How the US grid is coping with 40% renewable penetration

The US electricity grid now runs on renewable energy for 40% of its generation hours.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
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Solar’s price floor: why panels may never get cheaper — and why that’s fine

After two decades of consistent price declines, solar module costs have plateaued near the cost of raw materials.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
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The IPCC’s 2026 report: carbon capture is working, but not fast enough

The latest climate panel report documents unprecedented carbon removal capacity — and unprecedented urgency.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min