Maria Gallucci

Reporter-Energy & Environment

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Maria is an energy & environment reporter at IBTimes in New York City. She previously covered the clean-energy economy at InsideClimate News and also worked as a reporter in Mexico City until 2011. She holds a journalism degree from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism.

Obama Climate Change Initiative Warns How Rising Temperatures Will Harm Americans' Health

The president is launching an effort Tuesday that joins tech giants with top medical institutions to study how climate change threatens public health.

US Solar Proponents Square Off With Power Utilities As Americans Install More Rooftop Solar Panels

Americans are installing rooftop solar power systems at an unprecedented rate, but some state policies are holding homeowners back.

California Drought Crisis Proves Climate Change 'Is Not A Hoax,' Says Gov. Jerry Brown

California Gov. Jerry Brown said on Sunday said the state's crippling drought crisis shows the climate phenomenon "is a wake-up call."

Obama Unveils Solar Jobs Programs For US Veterans At Utah Air Force Base

President Barack Obama, speaking at a Utah Air Force base on Friday, unveiled a program to put U.S. veterans to work in the solar sector.

Iran Nuclear Deal: Oil Prices Could Drop Again If US, Europe Ease Sanctions On Iranian Oil

Easing U.S. and European sanctions on Tehran could mean millions more barrels of oil for a market that's already oversupplied.

America's Cities Are Getting Greener Thanks To Energy-Efficient Buildings: EPA Rankings

Washington added 480 Energy Star-certified buildings over the past year to rank No. 1 on an Environmental Protection Agency list.

Britain, Norway To Build World's Longest Power Cable In Bid To Boost Britain's Renewable Energy Supplies

U.K.'s National Grid and Norway's Statnett SF agreed this week to build a $2.2 billion electricity connection between the two power grids.

Catholic Groups Urge Global Leaders To Reach A Climate Change Deal In Paris This Year

The Global Catholic Climate Movement is petitioning world leaders to reach an agreement on climate change in Paris this year.

Texas Energy Giant Schlumberger Ltd. Agrees To Pay Criminal Penalties For Violating US Sanctions In Iran, Sudan

The U.S. Justice Department this week said the Houston, Texas-based oil-field services giant had agreed to pay $232.7 million in penalties.

Climate Change And Food Security: Global Banana Market Is Feeling The Strain Of Hotter Weather, Longer Droughts

Rising temperatures and scarce rainfall are making it harder and costlier to produce bananas in tropical countries such as Honduras.

US Offshore Wind Energy Industry Inches Forward With Virginia Research Project

The test project is part of a slow and steady push by U.S. regulators and developers to move America's wind energy into the water.

Supreme Court To Hear Arguments In Case Against EPA Mercury And Air Toxics Standards for US Coal Plants

Pro-coal states argue the EPA's new limits on mercury emissions at power plants do not fully account for the financial burden on utility ratepayers.

California Got A Record Amount Of Energy From Giant Solar Power Plants In 2014: EIA Report

The state got 5 percent of its electricity from large-scale solar power systems last year, the highest amount any state has ever seen.

Beijing To Close Last Of Its Major Coal-Fired Power Plants To Curb Air Pollution

The city will close the last of its four major coal-fired power stations next year to curb horrific air pollution.

Costa Rica Used 100% Renewable Energy In The First 75 Days Of 2015

Abundant rainfall in the first 75 days of this year allowed Costa Rica to run almost entirely on carbon-free hydroelectric power.

Clean Energy Investment: Companies To Issue $30 Billion In 'Green Bonds' This Year, S&P Reports

Companies could issue record amounts of green bonds this year to support clean energy projects around the world, the ratings service says.

Obama Administration Unveils First Federal Safety Mandates For Oil And Gas Fracking On Federal Lands

One industry trade group called it "a barrier to growth." Several prominent GOP senators are already moving to block the mandate.

Solar Eclipse 2015: Europe Goes Dark During Partial Eclipse, But Solar Power Sector Survives

The astronomical event occurred in the early morning, when solar panels typically generate only a little electricity anyway.

Obama Climate Change Order Will Require Federal Government To Slash Its Greenhouse Gas Emissions

President Obama on Thursday will sign an executive order requiring emissions cuts from federal buildings and transportation, the White House said.

Obama Administration Outlines Tougher Standards For Oil And Gas Production On Federal Lands

U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell this week announced more stringent standards for oil and gas development on federally owned land and water.

ExxonMobil Chief To Meet With Russian Energy Officials In Moscow To Discuss Stalled Energy Cooperation

The two sides will reportedly discuss their energy partnership, which has stalled amid U.S. sanctions against Moscow.

Solar Impulse 2: Sun-Powered Aircraft Signals Major Progress In Global Solar Energy Sector

The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft currently flying around the world is a sign of broader achievements in solar energy.

BP Says Gulf Of Mexico Recovering From 2010 Oil Spill, But Federal Scientists Dispute Company's Claims

Federal officials and environmentalists are disputing a new BP report that says the Gulf Coast region is recovering well from the 2010 oil spill disaster.