Electricity
Going Further Faster Together
The alliance between CWR and RMI means we can go even further, even faster. We can make change happen around the world, from the two biggest carbon emitters—the United States and China—to smaller nations like our respective countries Costa Rica and the Netherlands, and to every country in between.
Joining Forces to Combat Climate Change and Re-ignite the Global Economy
Guest author Sir Richard Branson is cofounder of Carbon War Room. The world’s three biggest carbon emitters—the United States, China, and the European Union—have all announced emissions goals or limits in the past few months. That’s great news, but global fossil fuel demand continues to rise, and with it, so…
A California Community Shoots for the Moon: Palo Alto Considers Carbon Neutrality
Palo Alto (pop. 66,000), the heart of Silicon Valley and regional birthplace of Google, is eyeing today’s version of reaching the moon—becoming the first carbon-neutral city in the United States.
Solar Power for Ivory Towers: Universities Are Making Big Commitments to Renewable Energy
Colleges and universities have always been focal points of change. During the last few years, a few of these institutions have begun to lead in an entirely new area—renewable energy.
The United States and China’s Joint Climate Policy Announcement—What It Means
Yesterday the United States and the People’s Republic of China reached a historic agreement in the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address the impending consequences of climate change.