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Renewable energy policy

City view at McCulloh apartments at Druid Hill Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, June 2019.

Rental housing stock in the US faces huge challenges adapting to climate change

Climate Change

What can renters and landlords can do to fortify homes against a changing climate while transitioning to cleaner energy?

Solar panels Cornwall, UK

The ‘Great Energy Transition’ is already underway, according to a new book

Environment

Germany’s solar market facing reduction in government subsidies

Environment

Can solar power Tanzania?

Development & Education

German Solar Companies Face the Cost of Success

Business, Economics and Jobs
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Solar energy slump in Spain

Business, Economics and Jobs

Spain is a world leader in solar energy production. But now the Spanish government says it will have to reduce funding for solar-generated power. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports.

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Government greenbacks for greener homes

Environment

A new pilot program has emerged from the recently announced “Recovery through Retrofit” plan, and it tackles the tough issue of financing green renovation projects — in your house!

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