Is it Time to End Subsidies for Wave and Tidal Energy?

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The new politics of power: What's really driving up American electricity bills? And what can we do about it?

US residential electricity prices have risen by more than 40 per cent since the start of 2021, which is much faster than general inflation. Utilities requested a total of $31 billion in increased rates last year, double the amount in 2024. And investor-owned utilities are plannin ...  Show more

Methane is both a problem and an opportunity: How market-based solutions can cut emissions even after climate policy has retreated

Methane is the second-most important greenhouse gas, after carbon dioxide. It has accounted for roughly 30% of human-induced global warming since the 19th century. But it is also a valued commodity, used to heat homes and cook food, provide raw materials for industry and keep the ...  Show more

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