renewable energy

Windmills running on a farm in Germany (© Martin Meissner/AP)

Europe moves away from Russia’s oil and gas

EU countries were already moving toward renewable energy, but Russia's war against Ukraine accelerated that trend.
Close-up view of Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant (© Zoom Dosso/AFP/Getty Images)

Partnering to build high-quality infrastructure

The U.S. helps build quality infrastructure around the world. Here is how the U.S. works to ensure projects follow high standards.
Drone photo of truck applying light gray coating to city street (Courtesy of City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department)

Cooling cities with Smart Surface technology

Learn about a wide array of urban design technologies that can reduce cities' temperatures by 3 degrees Celsius.
Wind turbines over rolling hills (© Christine Birch Ferrelli)

What’s in the biggest U.S. climate legislation ever passed?

On August 16, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, taking giant leaps to combat the climate crisis.
Blinken standing next to man pointing at display model of different kinds of clean energy (© Andrew Harnik/AP Images)

Improving the Philippines’ access to clean energy

A U.S. government grant is supporting offshore wind projects in the Philippines that could bring clean energy to more than 2 million homes.
Man working on solar panels (© Ulises Ruiz/AFP/Getty Images)

Summit of the Americas highlights climate solutions

Leaders will discuss solutions to the climate crisis at the ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles. Learn more.
Aerial view of town and blue sea with green islands (© Norimoto/Shutterstock.com)

How U.S. embassies tackle the climate crisis

U.S. diplomatic missions are shifting to clean energy and supporting host government efforts to tackle environmental challenges.
Two photos of Chicago showing smoky and clear skies (Left photo: © Kirn Vintage Stock/Alamy. Right photo: © M. Spencer Green/AP Images)

Learn how air quality improved in these cities

Four large U.S. cities have used new technology and environmentally friendly policies to help their residents breathe easier.
Aerial view of solar panels on large building (© Scalo Solar Solutions)

Green jobs in Pittsburgh and La Guajira

Learn how the U.S. private and public sectors are working to create more green energy jobs around the world.