Emissions reduction

Policy & regulation

California’s new clean-fuel plan makes old problems worse

CARB approved new rules last week that critics say reward polluting biofuels, shortchange EVs, and could cause gasoline prices to spike.

By Jeff St. John . 13 November 2024

gray, black, and white cars snaking along two sides of an urban freeway. — The 101 freeway in Los Angeles, California (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Podcast

The many pathways to decarbonizing chemicals

Chemicals manufacturing will be the biggest source of growth for oil by midcentury. How do we reverse that trend?

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By Shayle Kann . 24 January 2022
Carbon capture

The buzz around carbon removal is drawing jobseekers in droves

Workers say the growing urgency of the climate crisis and pursuit of a meaningful career path are big pulls.

By Maria Gallucci . 24 January 2022
Carbon-free buildings

How to get New York City’s biggest buildings to zero carbon

High-rise buildings can’t eliminate natural gas all at once. But they can and should start electrifying their heating right now.

By Jeff St. John . 20 January 2022
Transportation

One way to clean up dirty trucks and ships? Design smarter routes

New tools can help freight companies chart more fuel-efficient voyages — and start plotting a path away from fossil fuels.

By Maria Gallucci . 18 January 2022
Sponsored

This data-driven banana farm in Australia is embracing climate-friendly agriculture

From solar-powered sensors to AI modeling, Bartle Frere Bananas pairs age-old practices with cutting-edge tools.

By 12 January 2022
Marine transport

Sailing into 2022 with wind-powered cargo ships

Use of wind-propulsion devices like towing kites and rotor sails set to double in 2022, experts say.

By Maria Gallucci . 3 January 2022
Policy & regulation

The top 6 ambitious state climate laws passed in 2021

Progress may be stalled in D.C., but there's real momentum on the state level, from blue states like Oregon to red states like North Carolina.

By Jeff St. John . 28 December 2021
Marine transport

Amazon invests in ammonia fuel tech to curb cargo ship emissions

The e-commerce giant is backing startup Amogy, which is developing an ammonia-driven power system for the enormous ships that carry goods across the planet.

By Maria Gallucci . 22 December 2021
Politics

Rounding up the year in climate politics

What happened with climate and energy in Congress in 2021, what's ahead in 2022, and when will they pass the Build Back Better Act?

By David Roberts . 17 December 2021
Air travel

How do we clean up air travel? Fuel from fast-food grease is just the start

With demo flight, United Airlines helps chart a path for using 100% sustainable aviation fuels.

By Maria Gallucci . 15 December 2021