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Solar Jobs Outnumber Fossil Fuels in U.S. Power Generation, DOE Report Shows

A U.S. Department of Energy report shows solar power employed 374,000 people in 2015–2016, more than oil, gas, and coal combined at 187,117. Solar's construction-driven job growth reflects a broader shift in the electric power sector's employment profile.

Rhett Holt Sep 30, 2026

Wind Energy Poised to Rival Fossil Fuels in U.S. Within a Decade, Analyst Says

In the U.S., unsubsidized onshore wind is expected to become cost-competitive with fossil-fuel power plants within 10 years, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance analyst Alex Morgan. Wind already supplied 5.6% of U.S. electricity in 2016, more than double the 2010 share, with major corporations driving demand.

Rhett Holt Sep 30, 2026

Google Brain, OpenAI Develop AI That Can Build Better AI

Researchers at Google Brain, OpenAI and DeepMind are developing automated machine learning systems that can create other AI systems, with Google Brain's software outperforming human-designed software on a language-processing test. The development raises questions about the future demand for machine learning experts and the broader impact of automation on jobs.

Rhett Holt Sep 30, 2026

US Bill Proposes Letting AI Prescribe Controlled Medications

A new House bill introduced by Arizona Rep. David Schweikert would permit AI systems to prescribe controlled drugs if states and the FDA authorize them. Critics point to past AI failures in medical settings and insufficient evaluation standards, raising concerns about patient safety and accountability.

Rhett Holt Aug 30, 2026

Gulf of Mexico Methane Leak at Pemex Rig Raises Climate Concerns

A Pemex-operated oil and gas platform in the Gulf of Mexico, site of a 2021 fire, leaked roughly 44,000 tons of methane in August. The release, equivalent to emissions from hundreds of thousands of homes, underscores the climate impact of fossil fuel infrastructure.

Rhett Holt Aug 22, 2026

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