The result is a rule that does not actually require any minimum emissions reductions and is, at very best, estimated to achieve a half percent of additional emissions reductions by 2035. Read more >
With New Power Plant Rule, Trump Administration Plumbs the Depths of the Indefensible
Julie McNamara, Senior Energy analyst
June 24, 2019 4:33 PM EDT
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5 Wind Power Facts (From Better Sources Than President Trump)
John Rogers, Senior energy analyst
April 5, 2019 9:32 AM EDT
It may be hard to believe, but our president is getting even more outrageous in his claims about wind power—whether it’s ignoring the reality of how our electricity system actually works or fabricating lies about non-existent health risks. Turns out there are more credible resources than him for good information about wind. Here are five things to know about wind power, and solid sources for deeper dives. Read more >
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4 Happy Thoughts about the Trump Solar Tariffs
John Rogers, Senior energy analyst
February 22, 2018 1:21 PM EDT
I’ve talked about the many problems with President Trump’s recent decision to tax imports of solar cells and modules. I’m an optimist by nature, though, so I’m always looking for the silver lining. Here are four theories I’ll be testing with my sunny-side take on all this: Solar will grow, solar jobs will grow, the solar industry is strong, and we are strong.
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The Facts About Trump’s Solar Tariffs – Who Gets Hurt? Who Gets Helped?
John Rogers, Senior energy analyst
February 21, 2018 1:52 PM EDT
The solar-related shoe we’ve been expecting has finally dropped: President Trump recently announced new taxes on imported solar cells and modules. There’s plenty of downside to his decision, in terms of solar progress, momentum, and jobs. But will it revive US manufacturing?
Science 1, Gobbledygook 0: Debunking Trump’s Climate Claims
Brenda Ekwurzel, senior climate scientist
January 31, 2018 4:23 PM EDT
I had the opportunity on The Lead with Jake Tapper (CNN) to react to recent climate statements by President Trump in an interview with Piers Morgan. Here is a quick review of the evidence refuting two common misrepresentations Trump made about the science. Read more >
