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New Amazon Data Center Is Set to Have the Most Polluting Power Plant in the U.S.
news
4 min read
Amazon is investing in a natural-gas-burning power plant in Texas, which could become the largest single source of climate pollution in the United States. This investment is part of a larger data center project, despite the company's commitments to climate initiatives.
Should you wash your solar panels?
research
4 min read
Cleaning solar panels can result in a 2%-5% increase in power output. Dust accumulation over time can significantly impact the efficiency of solar energy generation.
Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time
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3 min read
In May, solar power generated more electricity in the United States than coal for the first time. Data from Ember, the Solar Energy Industries Association, and Wood Mackenzie indicate that solar continues to grow while coal usage declines, despite federal policies favoring coal.
In a first, wind and solar generated more power than gas globally in April 2026
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3 min read
In April 2026, wind and solar energy generated more electricity than gas for the first time, producing 22% of the world's electricity compared to gas's 20%. Together, wind and solar generated a record 531 terawatt-hours (TWh), surpassing gas's output of 477 TWh by 54 TWh.
Iran war energy shock sparks global push to reduce fossil fuel dependence
news
7 min read
The Iran war has prompted global policymakers to reconsider strategies for reducing reliance on fossil fuels, including expanding nuclear energy and renewables, increasing strategic stockpiles, boosting domestic production, and diversifying supply sources. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. and Israeli attacks on February 28 marks the third significant energy shock this decade.
A data center opened next door. Then came the high-pitched whine
news
11 min read
Data centers generating their own electricity may improve public acceptance but introduce new challenges. Noise pollution from gas turbines at a Vantage Data Centers facility in Sterling, Virginia, has raised concerns among local residents, including cybersecurity professional Lindsay Shaw.