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Benjamin Storrow, E&E News reporter
Coal has long been the fuel of choice in the Midwest. But two utility announcements this week highlight the change underfoot in the heartland: Coal is in retreat, and renewables are stepping in to fill the void.
The booming business of solar energy is undergoing a transformation. An industry that was born on the rooftops of homes is rapidly expanding to cover open tracts of land. Its evolution can help reduce emissions and cause consternation in some communities.
By John Fialka in Climatewire
Energy and Natural Resources ranking member Joe Manchin wants the Senate to approve legislation on greenhouse gas emissions but doesn't regret his opposition to cap and trade.
By Jeremy Dillon in E&E Daily
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The booming business of solar energy is undergoing a transformation. An industry that was born on the rooftops of homes is rapidly expanding to cover open tracts of land. Its evolution can help reduce emissions and cause consternation in some communities.
By John Fialka in Climatewire
Energy and Natural Resources ranking member Joe Manchin wants the Senate to approve legislation on greenhouse gas emissions but doesn't regret his opposition to cap and trade.
By Jeremy Dillon in E&E Daily