Clean energy jobs

Offshore wind

Trump’s Empire Wind freeze threatens South Brooklyn jobs and economy

An offshore wind hub could revive a working-class neighborhood — but only if the project withstands Trump’s attacks. The community is pushing back.

By Clare Fieseler . 24 April 2025

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Clean energy

Chicago Teachers Union secures clean energy wins in new contract

The contract requires the district to update its climate action plan, create clean energy job training programs, and install more heat pumps and solar panels.

By Kari Lydersen . 21 April 2025

Offshore wind

Trump’s offshore wind assault threatens factory jobs in GOP districts

Over 64% of manufacturing and supply-chain investment supporting the emerging industry is in Republican districts, per new data.

By Clare Fieseler . 28 January 2025

Clean energy manufacturing

Michigan bets on EVs to revive its economy — and hopes jobs will follow

The swing state's Democratic leaders want to channel historic manufacturing prowess toward clean energy. Success will hinge on the November election.

By Julian Spector . 2 October 2024

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Green steel

Nippon Steel's troubled merger with U.S. Steel has climate problems too

It’s possible to produce steel in a more climate-friendly way, but neither company seems ready to adapt.

By Gautama Mehta . 17 September 2024

Clean energy

Virginia’s bold plan to turn old coal mines into clean data centers

Data Center Ridge is the first phase in a state-endorsed plan to advance test sites for solar, wind, pumped hydro, small nuclear, and other clean energy innovations.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 13 September 2024

Wind

Offshore wind port siting stirs debate among coastal Mainers

Residents worried about both climate change and ecological preservation weigh the planned location of a facility that could help launch Maine’s offshore wind industry.

By Annie Ropeik . 19 July 2024

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Workforce diversity

Celina Mikolajczak was working on batteries before they were even a thing

The chief battery technology officer at Lyten and longtime industry veteran talks shop with Canary Media. Plus, big job moves and venture funding news.

By Maria Virginia Olano, Eric Wesoff . 22 March 2024

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Workforce diversity

Charging Up: Sandra Peterson is driven to innovate

Canary chats with the VP of sales and marketing at electric mobility company Beam Global. Plus, climatetech career moves and a dispatch on the LNG buildout.

By Maria Virginia Olano, Eric Wesoff . 8 March 2024

A smiling woman with a light skin tone and shoulder length blonde hair. A graphic overlay reads "CHARGING UP."

Workforce diversity

Charging Up: This Birkenstock-wearing venture capitalist means business

Canary chats with Victoria Beasley, a partner at Gigascale Capital. Plus, updates on big cleantech career moves and tips on how to electrify your life.

By Maria Virginia Olano, Eric Wesoff . 23 February 2024

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Clean energy jobs

Trump’s Empire Wind freeze threatens South Brooklyn jobs and economy

Chicago Teachers Union secures clean energy wins in new contract

Trump’s offshore wind assault threatens factory jobs in GOP districts

Michigan bets on EVs to revive its economy — and hopes jobs will follow

Nippon Steel's troubled merger with U.S. Steel has climate problems too

Virginia’s bold plan to turn old coal mines into clean data centers

Offshore wind port siting stirs debate among coastal Mainers

Celina Mikolajczak was working on batteries before they were even a thing

Charging Up: Sandra Peterson is driven to innovate

Charging Up: This Birkenstock-wearing venture capitalist means business