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Can geothermal energy help power the Fraser Canyon?
Boston Bar First Nation wants to tap the earth’s natural energy to keep the power on during hydro outages—and maybe boost the economy Josh Kozelj,

Reclaiming Power: Solar Powered Water Pumps in Gaza
For months, 12-year old Remas woke up every morning gripped by the anxiety of not knowing whether she would be able to find water for

A Dyson Swarm Made of Solar Panels Would Make Earth Uninhabitable
Artist’s illustration of a Dyson Swarm. (Credit: Archibald Tuttle) As civilisations become more and more advanced, their power needs also increase. It’s likely that an

US Solar and Wind: More Power Than Coal in 2024
Last year, the US got more of its electricity from wind and solar power than from coal. It’s the first time that’s ever happened, and

The technology bringing solar power to the masses
ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Advertiser retains sole responsibility for the content of this article Electrical engineers in China are helping reshape industrial standards for solar power, speeding

The Man Behind the Republican Case for Clean Energy
Representative Andrew Garbarino, Republican of New York, on Capitol Hill in 2024. You’re reading the Climate Forward newsletter, for Times subscribers only. News and insights