clean energy
Protecting nuclear material used for peaceful purposes
The U.S. works with other countries to keep the nuclear material that powers civilian technologies away from terrorists or other bad actors.
U.S. solar farms harvest clean energy — and jobs
The largest solar farm in the United States will begin construction soon in Indiana. Learn more about large-scale solar facilities here.
U.S. government to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
President Biden signed an executive order to reduce and eventually eliminate the U.S. government's carbon footprint.
Protecting the climate and creating jobs
The U.S. private sector is creating green energy jobs at home and abroad, as a part of the U.S. commitment to tackling climate change.
Solar power is the future of American energy
The U.S. Department of Energy's 2021 "Solar Futures Study" found that solar power could constitute up to 45% of the nation's energy by 2050.
These countries are saying no to coal
Learn about how the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States are pledging to become free of coal-fired power plants by 2035.
A united world can beat back climate change
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry recently laid out global action that the world can take to tackle climate change and spur economic growth.
U.S. governments large and small go green
From Greensburg, Kansas, to New York City, all forms of local, state and federal U.S. governments are going green. Learn more here.
G7 leaders commit to countering climate change
Leaders from the G7 nations announced new partnerships and initiatives to tackle climate change around the world. Learn more here.