Solar power capacity in the U.S. will have nearly tripled in size in less than three years by 2017, amid an energy shakeup that has seen natural gas solidify its position as the country’s chief source of electricity and coal power continue to fade, according to monthly data published by the U.S. Department of Energy. Cutting carbon dioxide emissions from electric power plants is a major part of the U.S. strategy for tackling climate change…
Solar up, coal down: U.S. shakes up energy supply
More of Today's Solutions
The Big Catch-Up vaccinated 18 million children in two years
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Before any vaccine can protect a child, someone has to reach them. Around 12.3 million of the children ...
Read More4 reasons your lawn looks thin this spring and how to fix them
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Most lawn care advice focuses on the grass itself: the seed variety, the mowing height, the fertilizer schedule. ...
Read MoreThis simple tip will increase the gut health benefits of the probiotic foods ...
For those of us who crave the tangy delights of probiotic foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, and kombucha, the mere thought can set our taste ...
Read More35 years later: Tracy Chapman is first Black woman to win CMA Song of the Year
Tracy Chapman makes history at the Country Music Awards (CMAs), becoming the first Black woman to win the coveted Song of the Year award with ...
Read More
