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One year later, the Moss Landing battery fire leaves more questions than answers.
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One year later, the Moss Landing battery fire leaves more questions than answers.

  • Katie Rodriguez
  • Jan 15, 2026

Two camps have emerged in the fight over renewable energy in the aftermath of the Vistra battery plant fire that began one year ago, on Jan. 1…

Monterey One Water launches program to turn food waste into renewable energy.
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Monterey One Water launches program to turn food waste into renewable energy.

  • Katie Rodriguez
  • Dec 4, 2025

It’s a win-win-win for tackling food waste, creating renewable energy and saving money. 

The Buzz 12.04.25
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The Buzz 12.04.25

  • Dec 4, 2025

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Taylor Farms is close to making its San Juan Bautista facility energy independent.
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Taylor Farms is close to making its San Juan Bautista facility energy independent.

  • Katie Rodriguez
  • Sep 4, 2025

Sixteen years ago, Taylor Farms began installing rooftop solar panels at its largest facilities. Back then, they saw an opportunity to showcas…

Recent upgrades at ReGen Monterey’s landfill will make it state-of-the-art in methane capture.
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Recent upgrades at ReGen Monterey’s landfill will make it state-of-the-art in methane capture.

  • David Schmalz
  • Apr 10, 2025

In the fight against climate change, there is no silver bullet that can put the existential threat to rest. Rather, it will require a combinat…

Letters to the Editor 06.13.24
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Letters to the Editor 06.13.24

  • Jun 13, 2024

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A federal research initiative to facilitate marine energy projects wraps its operations in Big Sur.
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A federal research initiative to facilitate marine energy projects wraps its operations in Big Sur.

  • David Schmalz
  • Feb 29, 2024

As the global transition toward renewable energy ramps up, scientists have been empowered to explore the facets that transition may require. O…

Despite a grace period for Diablo Canyon nuclear plant, federal regulators say no to resuming review of PG&E’s extension request.
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Despite a grace period for Diablo Canyon nuclear plant, federal regulators say no to resuming review of PG&E’s extension request.

  • Jean Yamamura
  • Feb 9, 2023

THE SAN LUIS OBISPO-BASED GROUP MOTHERS FOR PEACE has fought the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in Avila Beach, in San Luis Obispo County, …

Batteries are part of the new world of renewable energy, fires and all.
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Batteries are part of the new world of renewable energy, fires and all.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Sep 22, 2022

Mother’s Day this year was on a beautiful day, breezy and sunny. And those conditions helped make Sunday, May 8 a historic day for California:…

There is a chance to reset U.S.-Africa relations, and it requires investing in renewable energy.
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There is a chance to reset U.S.-Africa relations, and it requires investing in renewable energy.

  • Joseph Dana
  • Sep 1, 2022

The relationship between the U.S. and Africa has not been great in recent years. Former President Donald Trump was openly hostile to several A…

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