RMI Outlet, Rocky Mountain Institute’s blog, explores topics critical to RMI’s mission to transform global energy use to create a clean, prosperous, and secure low-carbon future.
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Antarctica Warmer than Los Angeles
Last Thursday, we received another stark warning about the status of the climate crisis. But this time, it came not from scientists forecasting the future.
Britain’s Ban on Gasoline and Diesel Cars Is a Game Changer for EVs
The UK announced plans this week to ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars by 2035, pulling ahead their previous target date of…
Surviving the Next Polar Vortex
One year ago this week, the Midwest was under siege from the “polar vortex” that caused subzero temperatures and power outages across Illinois, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania,…
Learning from Aloha: Hawaii’s Energy Transformation
In March 2011, a massive 9.0 earthquake off the coast of Japan precipitated a cascading series of events that ultimately sparked Hawaii’s rooftop solar boom…
Lessons from Malawi: Five Steps for Planning Sustainable Energy Investments
Whole-system energy investment planning shows how countries like Malawi can reach Sustainable Energy for All goals at a lower cost, using abundant renewable resources. RMI’s…