Climate crisis
There is no such thing as 'moderate' climate policy
Bold climate action is radical, but inaction is even more radical.
By David Roberts .
Fossil fuels
Politics
How Trump’s second term could derail the clean energy transition
The Inflation Reduction Act might not be completely repealed, but plenty of other climate policies could be undone — and fossil fuels could be unleashed.
By Jeff St. John .
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Clean industry
California considers ambitious bills to rein in carbon emissions from concrete
Experts say concrete could be much cleaner, but the policy to make it so is missing. State lawmakers want to change that.By Ingrid Lobet .
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Fossil fuels
Michigan utility plans to phase out coal ahead of schedule — but replace it with gas
Consumers Energy says closing coal plants by 2025 will help reach its goal of being 90% carbon-free by 2040. But the switch to natural gas is opposed by climate advocates.By Jeff St. John .
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Clean industry
Green steel is picking up steam in Europe
Strong demand from automakers is driving the first wave of hydrogen-powered plants producing iron for steel production.By Christian Roselund .
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Guest essay
The road to resilient power is a balancing act
To bridge the $500 billion resilience gap, utilities must prioritize mutual benefits and collaboration with stakeholders. -
Opinion
The US oil patch is the Wild West. We need regulation to control the sector’s methane emissions
A new analysis of methane pollution reveals dramatic variation between different oil and gas companies, underscoring the need for clear standards.By Sarah Smith .
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Clean energy
North Carolina energy bill pits clean energy advocates against Duke Energy's plans for new gas plants
New GOP legislation would boost solar but replace coal plants with natural gas and scuttle many of the Democratic governor's proposed reforms.By Jeff St. John .
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Fossil fuels
Newsletter: Clean energy makeovers for distressed coal plants
This week we saw two new approaches from a group that's been quiet in the post-coal planning conversation: coal plant owners themselves.By Julian Spector .
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Nuclear
Bill Gates wants to build advanced nuclear at an old Wyoming coal plant. It’s a long shot
Gates’ TerraPower plans to have a fast reactor up and running later this decade, but the headwinds are against it.By Eric Wesoff .
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Climate crisis
Colorado’s compromise climate bill demands emissions cuts for electricity, industry and oil and gas
Buildings and vehicles won’t have strict emissions caps, but separate bills will help target those key sectors.By Jeff St. John .
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