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Published at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment, Ensia is a solutions-focused media outlet

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How California’s greenhouse gas laws can better serve disadvantaged communities nbsp; Feature How California’s greenhouse gas laws can better serve disadvantaged communities  
OPINION: Here’s what we need to accelerate progress on the UN’s 2030 global energy goals nbsp; Voices OPINION: Here’s what we need to accelerate progress on the UN’s 2030 global energy goals  
How new technologies are shrinking wastewater’s hefty carbon footprint nbsp; Feature How new technologies are shrinking wastewater’s hefty carbon footprint  
What rural Alaska can teach the world about renewable energy nbsp; Feature What rural Alaska can teach the world about renewable energy  
OPINION: Three ways you can help your health while helping the environment nbsp; Voices OPINION: Three ways you can help your health while helping the environment  
OPINION: How renewable energy advocates are hurting the climate cause nbsp; Voices OPINION: How renewable energy advocates are hurting the climate cause  
As global demand for electricity grows, geothermal energy heats up nbsp; Feature As global demand for electricity grows, geothermal energy heats up  
How to make hydropower more environmentally friendly nbsp; Feature How to make hydropower more environmentally friendly  
Ellen Williams: The future of energy innovation nbsp; Interview Ellen Williams: The future of energy innovation  
Africa’s green energy challenge: Mega projects, off-grid or somewhere in between? nbsp; Feature Africa’s green energy challenge: Mega projects, off-grid or somewhere in between?  
Wind power is about to get a whole lot cheaper   Wind power is about to get a whole lot cheaper Notable
OPINION: Why smart utilities are embracing distributed electricity nbsp; Voices OPINION: Why smart utilities are embracing distributed electricity  
23 countries just got energy efficiency report cards – and they’re almost all flunking   23 countries just got energy efficiency report cards – and they’re almost all flunking Notable
If carbon pricing is so great, why isn’t it working? nbsp; Feature If carbon pricing is so great, why isn’t it working?  
Imagine a podcast from a federal agency. Then listen to this.   Imagine a podcast from a federal agency. Then listen to this. Notable
OPINION: How can we ensure the race for clean energy doesn’t leave the world’s poorest citizens behind? nbsp; Voices OPINION: How can we ensure the race for clean energy doesn’t leave the world’s poorest citizens behind?  
New documentary showcases the promise of solar energy nbsp; Video New documentary showcases the promise of solar energy  
Can low-income housing be energy efficient and affordable? nbsp; Feature Can low-income housing be energy efficient and affordable?  
Is nuclear power our energy future — or a dinosaur in a death spiral? nbsp; Feature Is nuclear power our energy future — or a dinosaur in a death spiral?  
A small island in the Indian Ocean offers big lessons on clean power nbsp; Feature A small island in the Indian Ocean offers big lessons on clean power  
OPINION: The one thing we still need in order to get to a low-carbon economy nbsp; Voices OPINION: The one thing we still need in order to get to a low-carbon economy  
OPINION: The best way we can reduce energy’s carbon footprint? Nurture nuclear. nbsp; Voices OPINION: The best way we can reduce energy’s carbon footprint? Nurture nuclear.  
Coallercoaster: As U.S. coal production drops, international demand rises   Coallercoaster: As U.S. coal production drops, international demand rises Notable
OPINION: What will it take to integrate renewables into the power grid? Ask a bicyclist. nbsp; Voices OPINION: What will it take to integrate renewables into the power grid? Ask a bicyclist.  
Solar power is booming in India. Will it reach the people who need it most? nbsp; Article Solar power is booming in India. Will it reach the people who need it most?  
Are self-driving vehicles good for the environment? nbsp; Feature Are self-driving vehicles good for the environment?  
The price of wind energy in the U.S. hits an all-time low   The price of wind energy in the U.S. hits an all-time low Notable
OPINION: It’s time to invest in clean energy in Africa nbsp; Voices OPINION: It’s time to invest in clean energy in Africa  
The challenge — and opportunity — of powering Sub-Saharan Africa nbsp; Infographic The challenge — and opportunity — of powering Sub-Saharan Africa  
OPINION: If we quit oil, then what? nbsp; Voices OPINION: If we quit oil, then what?  
How do you bring electricity to 620 million people? nbsp; Feature How do you bring electricity to 620 million people?  
POLITICO takes a hard look at the future of energy   POLITICO takes a hard look at the future of energy Notable
Look what’s cooking in the world of renewable energy nbsp; Feature Look what’s cooking in the world of renewable energy  
Will natural gas dim solar’s shine? nbsp; Feature Will natural gas dim solar’s shine?  
This small Central American country is a renewable energy powerhouse nbsp; Video This small Central American country is a renewable energy powerhouse  
Last tango for nuclear? nbsp; Feature Last tango for nuclear?  
Debbie Dooley: Making the Tea Party — and America — a little greener nbsp; Interview Debbie Dooley: Making the Tea Party — and America — a little greener  
Another source of methane release   Another source of methane release Notable
New life for the artificial leaf? nbsp; Feature New life for the artificial leaf?  
This infographic shows why renewable energy is here to stay nbsp; Infographic This infographic shows why renewable energy is here to stay  
OPINION: How some climate “wins” can lead to other uphill battles in the clean energy fight nbsp; Voices OPINION: How some climate “wins” can lead to other uphill battles in the clean energy fight  
Boosting Bicycling’s Benefits   Boosting Bicycling’s Benefits Notable
Playing It Cool   Playing It Cool Notable
OPINION: We need to dramatically change our electrical grid – here’s how. nbsp; Voices OPINION: We need to dramatically change our electrical grid – here’s how.  
The emerging power of microgrids nbsp; Feature The emerging power of microgrids  
Visualizing Energy nbsp; Photo Visualizing Energy  
Getting Wind Energy off the Ground   Getting Wind Energy off the Ground Notable
Solar’s time to rise and shine nbsp; Feature Solar’s time to rise and shine  
Start Your Electric Engines!   Start Your Electric Engines! Notable
OPINION: Question the Norm nbsp; Voices OPINION: Question the Norm  
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