In the United States, Solar Energy is Outpacing Coal for the First Time Ever

This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration.

Solar energy just provided more electricity in the United States than coal for the first time on record—marking a milestone for the rise of renewables in America.

While gas and nuclear plants still lead the country’s energy mix, solar contributed 12.8 percent […] ...