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Coal's comeback threatens global goals for fighting climate change
Jul 5, 2022
Countries are turning back to less expensive but carbon-heavy coal because of rising energy costs and Russia's war in Ukraine.
Oil supply may finally catch up with demand. But what about emissions?
by
Andy Uhler
Dec 14, 2021
There's a disconnect between the ongoing demand for fossil fuels and White House messaging about reaching net-zero emissions.
There isn't enough space for all of the trees companies want to plant
Nov 8, 2021
By one estimate, the pledges out there already would require a forest five times the size of India.
Debate over solar-equipment tariffs heats up
by
Andy Uhler
Nov 5, 2021
Some say keeping Trump-era levies on foreign-made panels and cells will help the U.S. meet Biden's domestic goals for renewable energy.
U.S., other countries cut funding for international fossil fuel projects
Nov 4, 2021
Instead, they'll put about $18 billion a year into renewable energy projects.
The first great shock of the energy transition
by
David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
Nov 4, 2021
Vijay Vaitheeswaran, editor at The Economist, on what energy shortages and rising fuel prices mean for the transition to clean energy.
The developing world needs more private investment to reach climate goals
Nov 3, 2021
It needs more public investment, too.
Biden, G-7, want to counter China's financing for developing nations
Nov 2, 2021
President Joe Biden wants advanced economies to finance infrastructure development in the developing world and, in doing so, counter China's influence.
If a carbon tax helps lower emissions, why doesn't the U.S. have one?
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 29, 2021
The tax has been a contentious topic among Washington lawmakers, but the U.S. is behind industrialized nations in not having one in place.
As world leaders tackle emissions at COP26, Glasgow battles rats
Oct 29, 2021
As Scotland’s most populous city prepares to host the latest U.N. Climate Change summit, some local politicians fret about the global spotlight falling on their city’s alleged lack of cleanliness.