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.
We've heard some critical reaction to our piece on the EPA's newly upgraded renewable energy mapping tool. We agree with that criticism. Here's why.
The American Meteorological Society (AMS) has released an annual report on the world's changing climate, and the news is just about as bad as you might expect. 2012 was one of the ten warmest years on record worldwide, and the warmest year on record in...
According to new reports from the U.S. Department of Energy, the nation's wind power sector is growing faster than ever before. And some of the growth comes in a sector that surprised us.
One of the most promising tools the federal government has ever created for finding good spots for renewable energy development just got an upgrade.
Yet another proposed wind project in the Mojave Desert has been dropped, and the project's likely effect on the local eagle population is a big reason.
You have until October to comment on the environmental assessment for the Palen solar project, which may affect a newly discovered rare plant species.
A plant with swollen stems and sharp spines has invaded your personal space. "Stupid cactus!" But is it a cactus?"
The company responsible for the worst oil spill in U.S. history says it can't get an adequate offer for its U.S. wind division.
We may be considerably closer to generating electrical power with the windows in our homes and offices.
A Tuesday announcement in Sacramento, however, shows that the program can still work for energy efficiency upgrades at commercial properties.
California's greenhouse gas cap and trade program will basically merge with similar program in Quebec in January. If a Tuesday announcement by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is any indication, Australia may be next.
At no more than 14 megawatts of planned capacity, San Diego Gas & Electric's proposed Ocotillo Sol power plant is a lot smaller than many desert solar projects. But it's still got wildlife and cultural protection activists concerned: the project would ...