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Spring days can produce an excess of surplus renewable energy in California — more power than electric lines can carry. Researchers have some ideas about where and how to harness that energy. -
Founded by former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, the North Carolina Blockchain + AI Initiative (NCB+AI) will work to pass pro-cryptocurrency legislation and support construction of data centers.
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A new report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy urges regulators and utilities to make the grid operate more efficiently. There are ways, experts said, to absorb part of data centers’ growth.
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Researchers at the University of Michigan have estimated that the availability of fully autonomous cars would increase the number of drivers on the road.
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Westchester County, N.Y., is working to show the rest of the state that community-supported renewable energy makes sense.
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After being dubbed "Governor Moonbeam" during his first term, Jerry Brown is now being hailed for his progressive environmental goals for California.
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You most likely saw a photo or video of the millions of black plastic balls covering the Los Angeles Reservoir. They protect the region’s drinking water, but now they're being replaced.
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While embracing green energy has long been a staple of the Democratic Party, many GOP lawmakers are seeing the financial benefits of weening off of fossil fuels.
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Californians missed their state-ordered water savings target for the first time, regulators reported Tuesday, and there's a counterintuitive twist: The cooler, wetter weather may be to blame.
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The state Department of Transportation has decided to focus on existing roads instead of expansions, citing research that shows increasing the number of lanes only adds more traffic.
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Google has secured a patent to help its autonomous vehicles bridge the communications gap with pedestrians.
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As transit agencies move toward income-based discounts, they still need to keep larger issues in mind.
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The state got a C- overall grade in a national report by Climate Central, a nonprofit science and journalism organization.
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During the 2015 U.N. Climate Change Conference in Paris, Bill Gates is unveiling his Energy Coalition backed by a number of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs.
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The Paris climate deal comes 'pre-packaged' by the promises nations have already made. But the issue of global climate finance could still scupper the talks.
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Fusion's 'Real Future Fair' in San Francisco was showcased all of the innovations that will be in consumers' hands within the next decade.
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Gabe Klein, former head of transportation in Washington, D.C., and Chicago, is excited about the future of Los Angeles -- and the possible disappearance of the city's famous congestion.
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Recently-passed legislation includes state goals for at least 50 percent of California's energy to be derived from clean energy. Part of the bill includes subsidies for business to switch to solar panels, but not for private homeowners.
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The U.C. System will join Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and a host of other industry leaders in an effort to curb fossil fuels.
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All Power Labs is committed to creating a more fuel efficient future with its arsenal of biomass gasifier generators.
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After the state pledged to power itself through 100 percent renewable energy, many energy utilities are viewing this as an opportunity to meet the demand via energy storage devices.
