On September 19, California Governor Gavin Newsom approved a bill renewing California’s cap-and-trade program until 2045. This renewal comes despite hostility toward state-level clean energy programs from the Trump administration, notably President Trump’s executive order that specifically criticized California’s cap-and-trade program. Continue reading
Executive Summary Introduction On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order (EO) 14154, titled “Unleashing American Energy,” which restored the process of federal land and water leasing for oil and natural gas production. The order promises these changes will encourage energy exploration while further establishing American dominance in the energy production market, decreasing … Continue reading
Executive Summary: Introduction: The growth of AI and data centers is driving an accelerating rise in energy consumption, posing a serious challenge to global sustainability goals and prompting a shift towards sustainable energy alternatives. For example, a 2024 Google report noted a 48 percent increase in the company’s emissions compared to 2019, a significant barrier … Continue reading
This might very well be the busiest year of the Atlantic hurricane season, and with two months left the Americas shudder at the thought of what next, who’s next, and when. Three major hurricanes—Harvey, Irma, and most recently Maria—all made landfall roughly one week apart, and caused widespread devastation across several U.S. cities and total … Continue reading
The solar industry boasted huge job growth last year, mostly due to the increase in solar installations on homes and businesses. Rooftop solar is growing across the U.S., and so are confrontations between traditional utility providers and the solar industry. The controversy centers on net metering (the technical term that describes how large utility companies … Continue reading
The quest for renewable energy is a very lively aspect to politics and science debate today. This nation is fueled mainly by coal, oil, and gas—converting to sustainable energy options is a policy challenge to say the least. However, the individuals with Atlantic Wind Connection are determined to meet the sustainable energy goals of our … Continue reading
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