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With Murphy win, N.J. signals left turn on energy.
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By STANLEY REEDNovember 9, 2017Vestas Wind Systems and Siemens Gamesa are giants of the wind-power industry, building mammoth turbines that rise high into the air and...
Mapping how to feed 9 billion humans, while avoiding environmental calamity.
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Georgia Power says Vogtle is worth it, despite doubled price.
Georgia Power is making its case to continue its nuclear expansion at Plant Vogtle.
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Health savings could help pay the carbon bill.
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Wind and solar power advance, but carbon refuses to retreat.
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Planting trees could mop up ten years’ worth of greenhouse gases.
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Two reasons solar is booming in Trump country: price and energy independence.
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