Canary Media
Coverage of Canary Media in the Nexus archive.
- Installing a heat pump might increase the value of your home
Installing a heat pump may increase home value, according to a Canary Media article. The piece highlights a homeowner's willingness to pay more for a home with a heat pump to avoid gas or oil furnaces.
- It’s a great time to buy a used EV. Here’s how to get the right one.
The article discusses the current advantages of purchasing a used electric vehicle (EV) and provides guidance on selecting the right one. It references Canary Media’s 'Electrified Life' column, which offers practical advice for transitioning to clean electric power. A Charlotte, North Carolina-based interior designer, Crystal Bright, is cited as an example of someone navigating EV-related challenges.
- We bet you can’t guess which states rely most on wind and solar power
The article highlights that Iowa, South Dakota, and New Mexico are the three U.S. states with the highest share of power from wind and solar. It notes that Texas and California, often associated with renewable energy, do not rank in the top three.
- Which countries lead the way on nuclear energy?
Nuclear energy is experiencing a global resurgence, with the U.S. and Europe seeing renewed public support. Taiwan, which closed its last nuclear plant in May, is considering restarting at least one facility.
- What to know before you get balcony solar
Canary Media's 'Electrified Life' column discusses balcony solar systems, which are DIY setups that can be installed on balconies and connected to standard 120-volt outlets. These systems are highlighted as a growing trend in the U.S. for transitioning homes to clean electric power.
- China exports a ton of cleantech — and the world is poised to want more
China produces the majority of the world's solar panels, batteries, wind turbine equipment, and EVs, with significant portions exported globally. The article highlights growing international demand for Chinese-made cleantech.
- Federal policy on biofuels goes from bad to worse under Trump
President Donald Trump expanded federal mandates for farm-grown biofuels in late March. The policy change was highlighted in Canary Media's 'Eating the Earth' column, which examines food and climate connections.