Environment Are There Potential Downsides of Going to 100 Percent Renewable Energy? A new study looks at the danger to biodiversity that could come from increased mining of minerals used to create batteries for renewable energy technologies. Ashley Stumvoll
Key Takeaways News in Brief New York Is Poised to Pass Unprecedented Climate Legislation. Will Other States Follow? The bill outlines clear goals for decarbonization, stipulating a 40 percent reduction from 1990 levels by 2030 and 85 percent by 2050. Leah Dunlevy
Economics Florida’s Dependence on Gas Has Repeatedly Left the State Vulnerable During Natural Disasters Fuel shortages linked to the two recent hurricanes hindered evacuation and now recovery, highlighting our dependency on a fragile resource. Laura Bliss
Environment Breakthrough Could Allow Us to Build With Batteries Charged building material could make the renewable grid a reality. John Upton