Politics

Donald Trump is right about something … kinda

For a conservative Republican, Trump is surprisingly enthusiastic about spending lots more money on mass transit.

Ben Adler Politics

Here’s what to hope for from the Paris climate talks

An agreement can be a success even if its emissions targets are not legally binding as long as there’s enough public pressure on countries to fulfill their pledges.

Jennifer Jacquet & Dale Jamieson Politics

Bolivia delivers stirring climate manifesto to U.N., issues decrees to pump more oil

The country's pledge offers 10 radical — if hypocritical — solutions to the climate crisis.

Clayton Aldern Politics

This conservative economist makes the case for a carbon tax

N. Gregory Mankiw, former advisor to George W. Bush and Mitt Romney, argues that a carbon tax could go hand-in-hand with deregulation.

Amanda Little Politics

Solar panel reflecting mountains and sun

Solar power access looking a lot brighter in California

Thanks to a new bill, California is making low-income access to solar power happen on a larger scale than anywhere else in the country.

Raven Rakia Politics

What the TPP means for agricultural greenhouse gas emissions

Here's what we know about the Trans-Pacific Partnership so far.

Nathanael Johnson Politics

Some of the biggest banks are cutting how much they lend to coal companies

Citigroup and ANZ announced they will slice their lending to coal mining operations and dirty coal plants. Do they go far enough?

Clayton Aldern Politics

From the Christian Coalition to climate change: One conservative activist’s story

Michele Combs, founder of Young Conservatives for Energy Reform, is working to engage Republicans on clean energy and climate change.

Amanda Little Politics

Congress just missed a chance to help hungry kids. Here’s what happened

Advocates are hoping a new school lunch law will include some modest additions to the national programs.