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April 17, 2024

Fossil Fuels Are in Everything from Plastics to Makeup, but Cleaner Alternatives Are Emerging

U.S. Climate
industry
fossil fuels
pollution

A young woman peruses the cosmetics aisle.

U.S. Climate
industry
fossil fuels
pollution

Insights

December 7, 2021

A New Industrial Revolution for a Livable Climate

U.S. Climate
industry
GHG emissions
carbon removal
carbon capture and storage (CCS)

The inside of a dimly lit industrial building.

U.S. Climate
industry
GHG emissions
carbon removal
carbon capture and storage (CCS)

Insights

January 14, 2015

How the US Can Lower Methane Emissions from Natural Gas and Save Money

GHG emissions
Climate
climate change
U.S. policy
Lower Emissions, Brighter Economy
fossil fuels

A natural gas refinery plant. Photo by WildEarth Guardians/Flickr.

GHG emissions
Climate
climate change
U.S. policy
Lower Emissions, Brighter Economy
fossil fuels

Insights

January 6, 2015

The Clean Vehicle Revolution: Driving Fuel Savings and Emissions Reductions in the United States

Energy
Cities
Economics
climate change
GHG emissions
U.S. policy
Lower Emissions, Brighter Economy
transportation

Electric vehicle charging station in Guangdong Province, China. Photo by Remko Tanis/Flickr

Energy
Cities
Economics
climate change
GHG emissions
U.S. policy
Lower Emissions, Brighter Economy
transportation

Insights

November 12, 2014

How the US Can Save Billions by Reducing Electricity Use

Energy
GHG emissions
energy efficiency
Lower Emissions, Brighter Economy
renewable energy

Homes and commercial buildings account for 74 percent of electricity demand in the United States, making them a critical part of any plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Photo Credit: Justin Brown, Flickr

Energy
GHG emissions
energy efficiency
Lower Emissions, Brighter Economy
renewable energy

Insights

November 3, 2014

How the US Can Produce Cleaner Energy While Capturing Economic Benefits

Energy
Climate
GHG emissions
U.S. policy
Lower Emissions, Brighter Economy
renewable energy

New solar photovoltaic projects are also being chosen over new coal and gas generation in a few areas of the country because of lower costs or larger net benefits. Photo credit: Dana Smillie, World Bank

Energy
Climate
GHG emissions
U.S. policy
Lower Emissions, Brighter Economy
renewable energy

Insights

October 10, 2014

By the Numbers: How the U.S. Economy Can Benefit from Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Economics
Climate
climate change
Lower Emissions, Brighter Economy
U.S. policy

Electric vehicle battery prices fell 40 percent since 2008. Photo credit: Kevin Krejcl, Flickr

Economics
Climate
climate change
Lower Emissions, Brighter Economy
U.S. policy

Data

September 24, 2013

Michigan Carbon Dioxide Reduction Opportunities for Power Sector Compliance Under the Clean Air Act

climate change
fossil fuels
GHG emissions
Energy
industry
pollution

climate change
fossil fuels
GHG emissions
Energy
industry
pollution

Insights

September 16, 2013

A Stronger, Cleaner Michigan: 5 Steps to Cost-Effectively Reduce Power Sector Emissions

U.S. policy
industry
pollution
regulation

A coal-fired power plant in Marysville, Michigan. Photo credit: Sentrawoods, Flickr

U.S. policy
industry
pollution
regulation

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