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June 3, 2023 at 5:34 am

Delegates working to end global plastics pollution agree to craft a draft treaty

Global negotiators have agreed to craft a draft treaty to end plastic pollution.

Nation & World

May 24, 2023 at 2:51 pm

New Bedford once lit the world with whale oil. Now it wants to do the same with wind power VIEW

The vessel UHF Felicity pulled into the port of New Bedford shortly before 5:00 Wednesday afternoon carrying massive parts for offshore wind turbines.

Business

May 3, 2023 at 9:32 am

Going green: Nel Hydrogen to build in Michigan, work with GM VIEW

The green hydrogen company Nel announced plans Wednesday to build a massive new plant in Michigan as it works with General Motors to drive down...

Business

April 26, 2023 at 1:05 am

Climate solution: Green hydrogen company Ohmium raises $250M VIEW

In what could prove a milestone for an industry that hopes to address climate change, the Silicon Valley company Ohmium announced Wednesday it has raised...

Business

April 20, 2023 at 4:16 am

US invests in alternative solar tech, more solar for renters

The Biden administration announced more than $80 million in funding Thursday in a push to produce more solar panels in the U.S., make solar energy...

Business

Two openings in the stern will house the drive thrusters that will power the 260-foot-long Eco Edison ship in Terrebonne Parish, La., along the Houma Navigation Canal, Monday, April 3, 2023. The ship will serve as a floating housing for U.S. offshore wind technicians and a warehouse for their tools as they operate and maintain wind farms. (AP Photo/Ted Jackson)

April 4, 2023 at 5:45 am

A ship for wind-power takes shape in Louisiana oil country VIEW

The ship will serve as a floating housing for U.S. offshore wind technicians and a warehouse for their tools as they operate and maintain wind...

Business

March 29, 2023 at 6:05 am

US energy officials release strategy to boost offshore wind

The U.S. Energy Department said Wednesday it has a new strategy to help meet the nation’s goals to vastly expand offshore wind energy.

Business

March 27, 2023 at 5:07 am

Wind industry predicts bounceback and rapid growth in 2023 VIEW

The wind power industry expects rapidly accelerating growth this year after a challenging 2022.

Business

March 20, 2023 at 5:01 am

Insider Q&A: From oil to offshore wind, Ørsted transformed

There's scientific agreement that carbon emissions must cease in order to address climate change, but how does a company make that transition and remain profitable.

Business

This image from video provided by Jaime Hernandez shows streaks of light travelling across the sky over the Sacramento, Calif., area on Friday night, March 17, 2023. “Mainly, we were in shock, but amazed that we got to witness it,” Hernandez said. “None of us had ever seen anything like it.” (Jaime Hernandez via AP) NYSS601 NYSS601

March 18, 2023 at 12:53 pm

Mysterious streaks of light seen in the sky over California WATCH

Mysterious streaks of light were seen in the sky in the Sacramento area Friday night, shocking St. Patrick’s Day revelers who then posted videos on...