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Chris Clarke

Chris Clarke

Chris Clarke was KCET's Environment Editor until July 2017. He is a veteran environmental journalist and natural history writer. He lives in Joshua Tree.

Chris Clarke
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More than nine in ten Americans think it's important that the U.S. develop more solar power capacity -- and that includes 85% of Republican voters.
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The California Governor wraps up the 2012 legislative session by signing 19 renewable energy and energy efficiency bills -- and vetoing three.
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Most environmental groups taking a stand on the measure support Prop 37. A large section of the scientific community opposes it.
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Far from spending it hand over fist, the DoE has been slow to deliver some promised cash to renewable energy firms.
Candidate Romney named a couple of failed solar companies during last night's debate, but the one he lent money to as Governor went unmentioned.
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks during the Presidential Debate at the University of Denver on October 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. | Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Romney got one thing right in his debate mention of energy: A program of the DOE has budgeted $90 billion to spend on energy-related... stuff. That's about it.
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The country's best-known natural gas tycoon increases his holdings in the California wind sector.
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Of all 50 states and the District of Columbia, only Massachusetts does a better job of conserving energy than California.
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Sungevity CEO Danny Kennedy's new book is a valuable introduction to your rooftop solar future
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Half of SCE's customers would keep the San Onofre nuclear power plant shut down and replace its energy output with renewables and conservation, according to a recent poll.
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Sumitomo buys a large stake in Riverside County's Desert Sunlight solar facility.
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Keeping your cat inside really is better for everyone concerned: you, your cat, and the wildlife struggling to live outdoors.
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