Green energy's growth brings mounting waste challenge
Green energy outpaced coal for U.S. electricity generation last year. But the industry now faces the challenge of managing the disposal of worn-out solar panels and wind turbine blades.
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Recycling of renewable waste takes on urgency
Finding ways to recycle windmill blades and used solar panels is taking on greater importance as the use of renewable energy sources rises. Ben Tracy has more.
As renewable use rises, recycling renewable waste becoming more urgent
Solar panels can last for 25 to 30 years, but more than 90% of used panels end up in landfills.
China's ongoing "coal boom" risks "climate disasters," Greenpeace says
New approvals for coal-fired power plants are fueling concern that China will backtrack on its goal to peak emissions by 2030.
Renewable energy usage has doubled in the last decade. Hawaii leads the way.
Renewable sources of energy will account for 24% of the nation's energy in 2023, more than double what it was a decade ago.
Despite its coal habit, India is coming to COP27 with bragging rights
India is on a quest to become the world leader in solar power and will use its success so far to seek more funding, but this year, that may be a big ask.
How a solar-powered community withstood Hurricane Ian
Charlotte County, Florida, was knocked "off the grid" because of Hurricane Ian. But one community within it known as "the world's first solar-powered town" never lost power or internet – only a few shingles and some downed trees.
California faces risk of power outages amid brutal heat wave
"This is about to get significantly more intense," utility official said as the mercury in some parts of the state hits 115 degrees.
Hawaii closes last coal-fired power plant
With the closing of the AES coal plant this week, Hawaii becomes the first state to fully implement a ban on coal.
California Gov. Newsom announces redistricting effort to counter Texas GOP
As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.
DOJ fires, charges staffer who threw sandwich at federal agents deployed in D.C.
Sean Dunn, who worked as a Justice Dept. lawyer, admitted he threw a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection officer deployed in D.C.
Kremlin gives details about Trump-Putin summit as Europe braces
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to London, a day before a critical U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska.
Costco says it won't sell mifepristone abortion pill
Costco said it won't stock mifepristone after coming under pressure from conservative investors, activists.
Man accused of killing married hikers in Arkansas pleads not guilty
Andrew James McGann has pleaded not guilty to murder charges after allegedly fatally stabbing two hikers at Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas last month.
U.S. warships deployed to disputed waters after Chinese ships collided
The U.S. sent two warships to a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, where two Chinese ships recently collided while chasing a boat from the Philippines.
Consumers are skipping their usual fast-food breakfasts. Here's why.
Americans are reining in their spending at fast-food restaurants as they continue to face economic uncertainty.
AT&T customers eligible for up to $7,500 in a $177 million settlement
AT&T customers whose data was compromised in either of two data breaches, or both, are eligible to file a claim that could provide up to $7,500.
Prosecutors seek death penalty in fatal shooting of Border Patrol agent
Teresa Youngblut is charged with murder in the fatal shooting of David Maland during a traffic stop in northern Vermont.