Fossil fuels still power much of the world, even though renewable energy has become cheaper in most places and avoids both pollution and the climate damage caused by burning coal, oil and natural gas.

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Global use of fossil fuels rose to a new record last year, releasing even more greenhouse gases. Humanity is 'hurtling toward ...

The government shutdown isn’t stopping the Trump administration from advancing its policy priorities, especially when it ...

For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says.

Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think ...

Fossil fuels still power much of the world, even though renewable energy has become cheaper in most places and avoids both pollution and the climate damage caused by burning coal, oil and natural gas.

A policy shift toward fossil fuels, including coal, and away from renewables could have implications for recent declines in U.S. emissions.

A new analysis of solar and wind power shows its generation worldwide has outpaced electricity demand this year.

Indiana's first coal-powered fertilizer plant gets $1.5 billion dollar federal loan. Opponents worry the project will harm ...

Solar and battery storage continue to dominate growth among energy sources, while fossil fuels and nuclear have stagnated, reports the EIA.

A major pollutant from fossil fuels has been linked to an increased risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to new research.