A proposed hydro project — the first of its kind in the world — could supply up to a quarter...
When dams cause more problems than they solve, removing them can pay off for people and nature
Photo: Maine’s Penobscot River flows freely where the Veazie Dam once stood. Dam removals have reopened the river to 12...
Solar and wind energy preserve groundwater for drought, agriculture
Using drought-prone California as a case study, a research team shows that increased solar and wind energy can reduce the...
Another Benefit of Renewable Energy: It Uses Practically No Water Compared to Fossil Fuels
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently highlighted a little-discussed benefit of using renewables like wind and solar to produce electricity:...
Renewable Energy Saves Water and Creates Jobs
Credit: David Hogan Getty Images A common argument for expanding renewable energy sources is that technologies such as solar panels...