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My life on the road for Canary

Our roving correspondent explains how and why he's been traveling the U.S. and the world to report on the clean energy transition.

By Julian Spector . 27 December 2023

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Clean energy

Canary Media's top 10 clean energy stories in 2023

These viral articles featured manufacturing, heat-pump water heaters, new nuclear fuel, CA solar drama and, via Portugal, a postcard from the future.

By Alison F. Takemura . 26 December 2023

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Clean energy

5 lessons from Portugal’s 6-day renewables streak

The country's grid can handle 100% renewables — but what else needs to happen to go from six days of clean energy to 365?

By Julian Spector . 19 December 2023

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One cool way to help speed up heat-pump adoption

Looking to take action and make a difference? We've got an idea for you.

By Alison F. Takemura . 19 December 2023

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Why I keep putting on hard hats

Reporting on the clean energy transition takes me to some surprising places.

By Maria Gallucci . 14 December 2023

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Jeff St. John’s adorable dog has a request

Can you say no to a face like this?

By Jeff St. John . 8 December 2023

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A message from Canary's most cantankerous correspondent

I get cranky about dead-end climatetech sectors and energy startups staffed by hucksters, but here's what actually makes me optimistic.

By Eric Wesoff . 5 December 2023

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Canary on TV: Confronting the downsides of mining for battery materials

Julian Spector appeared on the Weather Channel to parse the environmental and climate impacts of battery supply chains and how the clean energy industry is working to mitigate them.

By Julian Spector . 6 November 2023

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Video: Canary discusses cleaning up heavy industry on the Weather Channel

Reporter Maria Gallucci shares the highlights from our week of in-depth coverage on decarbonizing steel, concrete and chemicals.

By Maria Gallucci . 6 November 2023

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Energy equity

Four advocates share how to make electrification more equitable in cities

Canary Media and Rewiring America invited experts on urban electrification onstage during Climate Week NYC. Here are key takeaways from the event.

By Maria Gallucci . 21 September 2023

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One cool way to help speed up heat-pump adoption

Why I keep putting on hard hats

Jeff St. John’s adorable dog has a request

A message from Canary's most cantankerous correspondent

Canary on TV: Confronting the downsides of mining for battery materials

Video: Canary discusses cleaning up heavy industry on the Weather Channel

Four advocates share how to make electrification more equitable in cities