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Copenhagen sets ambitious goal to be carbon-neutral in little more than a decade

Environment

Copenhagen is already one of the most environmentally-friendly cities in the country. More than a third of its commutes happen by bike. A majority of its energy comes from wind power. And now, a big portion of its cooling is done by ocean water. And it has its sights on an ambitious goal.

New report finds people of color disproportionately harmed by coal-fired power

Environment

New project seeks to develop dormant volcano into power source

Environment

Recycling Energy

Business, Economics and Jobs

Euro Trash Powers Sweden

The World

U.S. Coal Losing its Glow?

Dozens of coal projects across America have been scrapped as investors fret over the cost of controlling greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy Park A Go-Go

A proposed theme park for Cape Cod would offer special features such as the nuclear Meltdown Mall, a Climate Change Casino & Sweat Lodge, and the world’s first Turbine Wheel Ride.

The World

Plugging into Trees

Rampant fires are a well-known risk of overgrown forests, and efforts are underway in Colorado to tap excess trees as a source of electricity, instead of clear-cutting them.

The World

Hydro-power for Afghanistan

Environment

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with The World’s Laura Lynch about a U.S. project in southern Afghanistan that aims to deliver electric power to a million and a half people in the region.