Steve Goreham

Last year, natural gas usage grew faster than renewables in the United States. But advocates of green energy policies would eliminate gas for heating and cooking.

Modern transportation is amazing. Each day, millions of people fly, drive, or are transported across our world for business, pleasure or to see distant family members.

Last week, the World Wildlife Fund proclaimed May 10 to be Europe’s “Overshoot Day,” the day that Europe consumed its portion of Earth’s resources for the year.

Global usage of natural gas continues to grow rapidly. Gas is an essential low-cost, non-polluting fuel for heating, cooking, industrial use, and generation of electrical power. But states in New England, New York, and some nations seek to curtail the use of natural gas.

Mayors in more than 100 US cities have announced plans to transition their electrical power systems to 100 percent renewable by 2050.

When Thomas Edison established his Pearl Street power plant in New York City in 1892, he used coal for fuel, not wood.

On Nov. 6, Virginia’s State Corporation Commission approved a project to construct wind turbines near Virginia Beach. The plan calls for construction of turbines 27 miles off the coast, to begin operation by the end of 2020.

Two states and more than 80 cities and counties have now announced a goal of receiving 100 percent of their electricity from renewable sources.

Tesla reported second quarter results earlier this month. Despite losing $718 million during the quarter, Tesla shares rose 16 percent on renewed promises of profitability.

Every human activity contributes to climate change.

World fund managers predict a fall in the value of oil companies.

While efforts to reduce plastic pollution are needed, the campaign missed the mark by emphasizing measures to eliminate the use of plastics.

Earlier this month, the Trump administration announced a decision to apply a 30 percent tariff on imported solar cells and panels.