President Trump has promised to usher in an era of “energy dominance” and cut energy costs in half for consumers in his first 18 months in office. But his latest round of tariffs, announced Wednesday, […]
Tag: Alternative and Renewable Energy
How Trump’s Tariffs Threaten the Transition to Cleaner Energy
First came President Trump’s freezing of federal support for many renewable energy projects, coupled with cries of “drill, baby, drill.” Then came the tariffs. The president’s trade war is expected to drive up the costs […]
A Personal Finance Reporter Ponders His Own Climate Change Risk
It’s kind of a lot to live with a personal finance reporter like me. Everything is diversification and risk, prudent investing and delayed gratification. So it was not a surprise a few years ago when […]
The Vicious Cycle of Extreme Heat Leading to More Fossil Fuel Use
Last year was the hottest on record, and global average temperatures passed the benchmark of 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial times for the first time. Simultaneously, the growth rate of the world’s energy demand rose […]
Renewable Energy Sector Braces for Trump Tariffs
President Trump’s tariffs are likely to raise the costs of building renewable energy projects in the United States, analysts say, adding to the challenges of an already struggling industry. Generating equipment, like wind turbines, is […]
