Here’s a quick breakdown: Renewable Energy Focus: Sustainability of the resource (e.g., sun, wind, water). Clean Energy Focus: Low or zero greenhouse gas emissions during operation. Overlap: Many ...

Solar panels in the backyard of a Houston home. After University of Texas research scientist Joshua Rhodes installed an energy efficient heat pump in his Austin home, as part of a remodel, he saw his ...

The global clean energy transition is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, with developing nations increasingly leading the adoption of renewable technologies due to economic advantages. Countries ...

Solar panels installed on the roof of a building at Skardu in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region. MANZOOR BALTI/AFP—Getty Images Reporter This year brought about a number of blows for the climate ...

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Clean energy is often framed as a moral imperative, but the financial stakes are just as dramatic. By replacing fossil fuels with cheaper renewables and smarter grids, the global economy stands to ...

Cheaper energy bills are a nonpartisan issue—no matter where you live. The second Trump administration is proving to be more disastrous for the climate and the clean energy economy than many had ...

Innovation is needed to address climate change. Article 10.5 of the Paris Agreement emphasizes the need for innovation. For Japan, clean energy innovation means more than being clean. With no ...

A version of this article first appeared in WFAE’s Climate Newsletter. Sign up here to receive weekly climate news straight to your inbox. The Southern Environmental Law Center plans to bring an ...

Bio-tar, once seen as a toxic waste, can be transformed into bio-carbon with applications in clean energy and environmental protection. This innovation could reduce emissions, create profits, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a risk communicator focused on the impact of weather on business. May 30, 2025, 09:00am EDT As the demand for renewable ...