Politics

Clean energy

Can you ‘Trump-proof’ clean energy gains? Advocates in Ohio are trying

If elected, the former president plans to slash the federal climate and clean energy programs that are pouring money into states across the nation.

By Kathiann Kowalski . 29 July 2024

Opinion

Are financial regulators starting to take climate change seriously?

The White House and Treasury Department say climate change is a risk to the financial system. When will they take the next step and limit bank lending to fossil fuel projects?

By Justin Guay . 25 October 2021
Podcast

Winning political messages with David Roberts

How media and outrage-driven social feeds have shaped electoral politics.

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By Julia Pyper . 40 min . 21 October 2021
Policy & regulation

If key climate policy is jettisoned, can the US still meet its climate targets?

The Clean Electricity Performance Program is likely a goner. We parse the data to gauge where the country stands without it.

By David Roberts . 20 October 2021
Policy & regulation

Don’t keep doing what you’re already doing

In climate policy and in business, sometimes you’ve gotta do things nobody has tried before.

By Julian Spector . 19 October 2021
Policy & regulation

The US will struggle to meet its climate goals without penalties for utilities that fail to cut emissions, report finds

New analysis shows how Sen. Manchin's demand to cut the Clean Electricity Performance Program from the reconciliation bill would kneecap climate policy.

By Jeff St. John . 18 October 2021
Electric vehicles

Put some batteries on it

Innovators are finding hacks to get EV chargers built with fewer headaches. One: add batteries.

By Julian Spector . 18 October 2021
Podcast

Glimmers of climate optimism with David Roberts

With the Democrats' agenda still stuck in political limbo, the stakes could not be higher.

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By Julia Pyper . 46 min . 14 October 2021
Policy & regulation

North Carolina to mandate 70% cut in electricity CO2 emissions by 2030

The bipartisan compromise bill includes bold targets and regional firsts, but critics say it's too lax on Duke Energy.

By Jeff St. John . 6 October 2021
Guest essay

Build Back Better Act would reduce the burden of household energy costs

The big budget bill being debated by Congress would help tackle climate change and also make clean electricity more affordable for strapped households.

By Maria Castillo, Jon Rea, Uday Varadarajan . 4 October 2021
Podcast

Big climate policies hang in limbo

A crucial vote in the House could determine the future of the Democrats' Build Back Better agenda.

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By Julia Pyper . 36 min . 30 September 2021