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After a decade of explosive growth, nearly one-quarter of U.S. electricity now comes from renewables
While it can be hard to see when you don't live right next to a solar or wind farm, renewables have actually grown at a staggering rate since 2014 — and now account for 22 percent of electricity in the U.S.
In the past decade, solar went from generating less than half a percent of the nation's electricity to producing nearly 4 percent. In that same period, wind grew from 4 percent to roughly 10.
Once hydropower, geothermal, and biomass are accounted for, nearly a quarter of the nation's grid was powered by renewable electricity in 2023, with the share only expected to rise thanks to the continued surge in solar.
What's even better: The Inflation Reduction Act is poised to kick the growth curve even higher with expanded tax credits for manufacturing and installing photovoltaic panels and wind turbines, so the most optimistic projections suggest that the country is getting ever closer to achieving its 2030 and 2035 clean energy goals.
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Despite transphobic trolls, a TikTok creator raised millions for gender-affirming care in honor of Trans Day of Visibility
Now in its third year, TikTok creator Mercury Stardust's annual livestream — co-hosted by Jory — raises money for Point of Pride, which provides financial aid and direct support to trans folks in need of health and wellness care.
After raising $2 million last year, this year they set out to reach $4 million over the course of a 3-day livestream in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility. But trolls had other plans.
Although Jory and Stardust took to TikTok with great enthusiasm — and with the support of friends — like Dylan Mulvaney and Under the Desk News — they were repeatedly banned from TikTok Live, following organized reporting and hate campaigns from "trolls."
Despite the transphobic attacks, they were flexible and continued streaming on various platforms. And while they were banned over a dozen times from a myriad of accounts — they still raised $1.6 million to help trans folks in need.
And they're not stopping: Stardust promised to keep the fundraiser going until they reach their new goal.
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