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Climate crisis

How do you know if a climate policy is good? Here’s the test

Clean electrification at warp speed for the next decade is the most important thing of all.

By David Roberts . 9 July 2021

Guest essay

Cities want to ban natural gas in new construction. State lawmakers are blocking them

Twenty states have already passed "ban the ban" laws and more might follow suit. They're backed by money and lobbyists from the gas industry.

By Rushad Nanavatty, Daniel Tait . 9 July 2021

Carbon-free buildings

Newsletter: The hard truth about clean concrete

Plus, the limits of moderation in the climate context.

By Julian Spector . 1 July 2021

Climate crisis

IEA: World still has ‘narrow’ path to reach net-zero carbon by 2050

Adding clean energy capacity at unprecedented rates and halting all fossil fuel investment could avert the worst climate change impacts — if governments can commit to action.

By Jeff St. John . 18 May 2021

Policy & regulation

The decarbonization gap that's splitting Colorado Democrats

A new analysis offers criticism — and potential solutions — in the battle between an incentives-based approach and demanding mandatory emissions limits.

By Jeff St. John . 18 May 2021

Climate crisis

Newsletter: Banking on "technologies that we don't yet have"

Something to keep in mind while processing the comments from Climate Envoy John Kerry that kicked up a ruckus over the weekend.

By Julian Spector . 18 May 2021

Climate crisis

Priming the pump for high-priced, high-promise carbon removal tech

South Pole and Mitsubishi want investors for $800 million worth of direct air capture, mineralization and biochar projects.

By Jeff St. John . 17 May 2021

Guest essay

How tech can boost emissions ‘bang for the buck’ from corporate climate investments

Using "emissionality" to target clean energy investments can merge carbon reduction with environmental justice.

By Laura Zapata, Gavin McCormick . 17 May 2021

Guest essay

What's different about the utilities at the forefront of the energy transition?

A new SEPA survey identifies key traits of utilities that are taking the lead in the transition to clean energy.

By Julia Hamm . 11 May 2021

Video

Is the Energy Observer the future of carbon-free boating?

A French research vessel dubbed the Energy Observer logged nearly 11,000 nautical miles in 2020, entirely propelled by renewable energy captured onboard.

By Julian Spector . 7 May 2021

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Emissions reduction

How do you know if a climate policy is good? Here’s the test

Cities want to ban natural gas in new construction. State lawmakers are blocking them

Newsletter: The hard truth about clean concrete

IEA: World still has ‘narrow’ path to reach net-zero carbon by 2050

The decarbonization gap that's splitting Colorado Democrats

Newsletter: Banking on "technologies that we don't yet have"

Priming the pump for high-priced, high-promise carbon removal tech

How tech can boost emissions ‘bang for the buck’ from corporate climate investments

What's different about the utilities at the forefront of the energy transition?

Is the Energy Observer the future of carbon-free boating?