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Boston-based Rye Development wants to build the largest pumped-storage hydroelectric development in the Pacific Northwest and in the process destroy irreplaceable Tribal Cultural and Religious Resources. Pumped storage is touted as the most efficient way to store solar and wind power and the Goldendale Energy Storage Project touts itself as green energy. But building this

The Yakama Nation is fighting a pumped hydro storage development near Goldendale, Washington – but it’s just one of many.

The Yakama Nation is fighting a pumped hydro storage development near Goldendale, Washington – but it’s just one of many.

The Inflation Reduction Act could lead to a surge of investment in renewable energy in Pennsylvania.

From growing kelp forests to making packaging out of mushrooms, these companies are reducing greenhouse gas emissions from every angle.

With the era of building big dams over in the U.S., a growing number of existing dams are being modified to produce hydropower. These projects, advocates say, avoid the damaging impacts of new dams and could generate enough renewable electricity for several million homes.

Tribune-Review file Water flows through the Emsworth Lock and Dam along the Ohio River in this file photo. A planned hydropower plant will supply the electricity used in Allegheny County buildings, the county announced Thursday.   TribLIVEs Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. The power used by the Allegheny County Courthouse, jail and other government buildings will be generated by hydroelectric energy harnessed from the ...

When the hydropower and solar power facilities are operational, together they will meet about 40 percent of the Pittsburgh campus energy needs. “This is a landmark day for our county,” he said. “This announcement renews our commitment to the environment, our commitment to addressing climate change and is an investment in our future generations.” Construction of the privately-funded $50 million facility at the Emsworth Locks and Dam is expected to begin later this year, creating 150-...