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A roadmap to decarbonize US transportation

Four federal agencies this month unveiled a “national blueprint for transportation decarbonization,” an 88-page roadmap toward a sustainable transportation sector by 2050.

Joseph Winters January 24, 2023

Two firefighters in silver protective gear spray white foam to put out a fire.

Destroying ‘forever chemicals’ is a technological race that could become a multibillion-dollar industry

Technology to eliminate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – known for their links to fertility problems and some cancers – could be on the horizon.

Chloe Johnson, Star Tribune Technology February 11, 2023

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping walk together in front of a group of uniformed Chinese soldiers.

Q&A: How the U.S.–China rivalry is holding back the world’s climate progress

What does the trade war mean for the cost of goods, green tech, and decarbonization? An expert policy analyst weighs in.

Gautama Mehta International December 19, 2024

Dozens of people line up to register for COP27 in in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

Why some experts say COPs are ‘distracting’ and need fixing

The yearly get-togethers are a critical centerpiece for international climate action. But critics say they have outlived their usefulness and are due for an overhaul.

Tik Root COP28 November 27, 2023

Two workers survey land cleared for the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line, which will run from Quebec through Maine.

Maine court recharges plan for embattled transmission line

The new wires will help wean New England off fuel oil and natural gas.

Jake Bittle Energy May 2, 2023

a truck carrying rocks against a blue sky

A once-shuttered California mine is trying to transform the rare-earth industry

A U.S.-based rare earth supply chain could boost clean energy and electric vehicles — and military weapons.

Maddie Stone Energy June 15, 2023

An older man in a dark suit sits at a podium with his name plaque saying "David Malpass"

World Bank leader accused of climate denial says he’s stepping down

When asked about climate change, David Malpass said he’s “not a scientist.” Soon he won’t be a World Bank president either.

Brett Marsh Climate & Energy February 17, 2023

In the desert, a man in a baseball cap and jeans fills up water from a pump that says "Livestock water only!!"

How Arizona stands between tribes and their water

As it negotiates water rights with tribes, Arizona goes to unique lengths to extract concessions that limit tribes’ opportunities for growth and economic development, according to a ProPublica and High Country News investigation.

Umar Farooq, ProPublica, Mark Olalde, ProPublica, & Anna V. Smith, High Country News Drought June 28, 2023

Homes in flood zones are overvalued by billions, study finds

Failure to account for climate change means low-income homeowners could see their home values plunge

Zoya Teirstein Housing February 16, 2023

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