Electricity and the environment

Electric power sector power plants that burned fossil fuels or materials made from fossil fuels, and some geothermal power plants, were the source of about 31% of total U.S.

2024 Jan 07

Environmental Risks from Battery Storage Fires in

Recent findings from the Clean Energy Association of America indicate that the environmental risks associated with battery energy

2025 Jan 20

Electricity and the environment

Although electricity is a clean and relatively safe form of energy, electricity generation and transmission affects the environment. Nearly all types of electric power plants

2025 Jul 13

Environmental Impacts of Hydroelectric Power | Union of

Hydroelectric power includes both massive hydroelectric dams and small run-of-the-river plants, both of which have associated environmental impacts.

2025 Nov 01

The Environmental Impact of Photovoltaics

Explore the comprehensive environmental impact of photovoltaic (PV) technology, from raw material extraction and manufacturing to end-of-life disposal, and understand its role in the

2025 Jun 24

Solar energy and the environment

Solar energy technologies and power plants do not produce air pollution or greenhouse gases when operating. Using solar energy can have a positive, indirect effect on the environment

2024 Sep 23

Power Stations'' Environmental Impact: Pollution, Wildlife, And

Power stations, while essential for meeting global energy demands, significantly impact the environment through various mechanisms. The most prominent effect is the

2024 Apr 27

Nuclear power: how might radioactive waste water affect the environment?

Why do nuclear plants produce radioactive water – and what happens when that water gets into the ocean?

2024 Aug 04

Nuclear power: how might radioactive waste water

Why do nuclear plants produce radioactive water – and what happens when that water gets into the ocean?

2024 Jun 19

How do energy storage systems affect the environment?

Energy storage systems profoundly impact the environment by facilitating renewable energy integration, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but simultaneously

2024 Jul 21

Human Health & Environmental Impacts of the Electric Power Sector

Despite years of progress in reducing pollution from the electric power sector, fossil fuel-fired power plants remain a leading source of air, water, and land pollution that

2025 Apr 12

The Environmental Impact of Photovoltaics

Explore the comprehensive environmental impact of photovoltaic (PV) technology, from raw material extraction and manufacturing to end-of-life

2024 Jul 09

Lower Environmental Impacts for Closed-Loop

Although pumped-storage hydropower comprises 95% of utility-scale energy storage in the United States, one of the challenges to

2025 Jul 20

Nuclear Power: Pollution And The Planet

While nuclear power has been promoted as a clean and carbon-free energy source, there are several concerns about its

2025 Jul 21

Environmental impact of electricity generation

Wind power consumes no fuel, and emits no air pollution, unlike fossil fuel power sources. The energy consumed to manufacture and transport the materials used to build a wind power plant

2024 Sep 25

The safety and environmental impacts of battery storage

Secondly, environmental impacts arise throughout the lifecycle of battery storage systems, from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal. Key issues include resource depletion,

2025 Feb 27

Nuclear power and the environment

Nuclear power reactors do not produce direct carbon dioxide emissions Unlike fossil fuel-fired power plants, nuclear reactors do not produce air pollution or carbon dioxide while operating.

2026 Jan 11

Power Stations: Reducing Pollution, Improving Our

Power stations are transitioning to cleaner energy sources to reduce pollution and create a sustainable future. Learn how these

2025 Nov 22

What environmental impacts do different energy storage

In summary, while energy storage technologies enable cleaner energy systems and reduce emissions, they bring environmental challenges primarily related to resource

2024 May 10

Part 5: The Environmental Impact of Energy Storage Systems

Energy storage systems (ESS) are increasingly being seen as essential tools for homeowners looking to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels, improve their energy efficiency,

2025 Nov 10

Life Cycle Environmental Impact of Pumped Hydro Energy

The research results conducted by Oliveira et al.[20] on the environmental impact of energy storage systems applied in the power grid under different power combinations prove that the

2025 Aug 22

Environmental Impact of Energy System

The environmental impact of energy storage technologies depends very much upon the particular technology. Large plants such as pumped storage hydropower stations involve major civil

2025 Jan 14

Environmental Impacts of Hydroelectric Power

Hydroelectric power includes both massive hydroelectric dams and small run-of-the-river plants, both of which have associated

2026 Feb 08

Power Plants: Air Pollution And Its Causes

These include burning low-sulfur-content coal, co-firing wood chips with coal, and implementing pollution control devices to capture

2025 Jun 22

How Does the Way We Make Power Affect Our Environment?

FAQ 9: What is carbon capture and storage (CCS), and how can it help reduce carbon emissions from power plants? FAQ 10: What role can government policies play in

2024 Nov 07

Coal-fired power stations are generating less

April 4, 2023 Coal fired power stations are producing less power but remain one of the biggest sources of toxic air pollution in Australia, according to

2025 Dec 19

Does Renewable Energy Cause Pollution? – The Institute for

While generating electricity from solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal sources produces minimal or no greenhouse gas emissions, the broader picture reveals potential

2026 Jan 23