Category: Climate change
China’s Coal Generation Dropped 5% YOY In Q1 As Electricity Demand Increased
China’s coal-fired electricity generation took an unexpectedly sharp turn downward in the first quarter of 2025, signaling a potentially profound shift in the world’s largest coal-consuming economy. This wasn’t merely a seasonal dip or economic distress signal; rather, it represented a clear and structural turning point. Coal generation fell by … [continued]
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At Rally For America, Climate Activists And Others Erase The Silence
So many people I talked to who did not attend the Rally for America admitted they were afraid. They feared walking into a confrontation with violent Trump supporters. They were anxious about being targeted personally by the Trump administration. They worried that their activism might have devastating consequences for family … [continued]
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Community air quality researchers brace themselves amid EPA cuts
Researchers say further cuts will slow progress on enforcing health-based regulations in at-risk communities.
Could American Tariffs Hand China A Semiconductor Advantage?
Imagine a future scenario unfolding through 2025, where global semiconductor alliances—long carefully coordinated by the United States—begin to fracture dramatically. This speculative future doesn’t hinge on new technological breakthroughs or sudden security crises, but instead arises from political and economic miscalculations by an increasingly isolated and confrontational United States. The … [continued]
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Solar Panel Waste is Tiny—Coal & Gas Emit Hundreds Of Times Mass Per MWh
Every few months, another wave of media reports predictably warns about the supposed “looming crisis” of solar panel waste. Given the urgency of climate action, it’s frustrating to see the conversation repeatedly derailed by these exaggerated concerns. I’ve previously examined this narrative around wind energy, demonstrating clearly in my CleanTechnica … [continued]
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