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Canary Live Boston: Watch the event on Thurs., April 6 at 6:00 PM ET

We're broadcasting our event live from Greentown Labs in Somerville, Mass. this week.

By Nicholas Rinaldi . 5 April 2023

Two technicians install a blue rectangular solar panel on a rooftop with red tiles. A blue cloudy sky is overhead

Clean energy

Puerto Rico's first community-led microgrid is ready to launch

The Adjuntas microgrid project is a high-profile example of how Puerto Ricans are devising solutions to the island's fragile and unreliable electricity system.

By Maria Gallucci . 17 March 2023

Clean energy

La primera microrred comunitaria de Puerto Rico está lista para conectarse

El proyecto en Adjuntas es un ejemplo de cómo los puertorriqueños están ideando sus propias alternativas al frágil sistema eléctrico de la isla.

By Maria Gallucci . 17 March 2023

An airplane flies over a large sign that says COP27

Guest essay

COP27: 8 billion people means 8 billion reasons to tackle climate crisis

At the U.N. climate conference, projects are helping Africa get minigrids, helping the Caribbean switch to clean energy and helping Indonesia ditch coal.

By Laurie Stone . 15 November 2022

People stand on a bridge over a small pond looking at a building with the words Cop 27

Guest essay

COP27: Global fossil-fuel emissions are rising — and so are the stakes

Week two of the U.N. climate conference kicks off with a focus on curbing methane, greening shipping with hydrogen, and wondering where all the women are.

By Laurie Stone . 14 November 2022

a group of protestors carrying signs that say "climate finance now!" and similar slogans imploring rich countries to pay

Climate crisis

Chart: These rich countries are falling far short on their climate pledges

New analysis pegs U.S., Canada and U.K. among the worst laggards on climate finance pledges. Will COP27 help even things out?

By Maria Virginia Olano . 11 November 2022

A sign that says COP27 SHARM EL-SHIEKH EGYPT 2022 in front of a sunset

Guest essay

COP27: Is a green wave of climate finance finally gaining momentum?

Our third dispatch from the U.N. climate conference looks at controversies over “loss and damage,” carbon offsets, the future of fertilizer and more.

By Adam Aston . 10 November 2022

A man wearing a dark suit speaks at a lectern in front of a COP27 sign

Guest essay

COP27: We’re on a highway to climate hell. Let’s build an offramp

Our second dispatch from the U.N. conference looks at holding wealthy nations accountable for their outsize role in climate change. Plus: What comes after 1.5°C?

By Adam Aston . 8 November 2022

A mountainous desert landscape with a large mosque flanked by two very tall minarets

Climate crisis

What to watch at COP27: Climate justice, clean technology and money

Will breakthroughs happen at the U.N. climate summit in Egypt? RMI CEO Jon Creyts shares thoughts on the urgency of the moment and opportunities to make gains.

By Jeff St. John . 4 November 2022

Children line up in front of a school to get on a waiting yellow school bus

Electric vehicles

Electric school buses to get $1B boost from Biden administration

The funding will cover the costs of nearly 2,300 new electric school buses, quadrupling the nation's current fleet. It's a win for the climate — and for kids' health.

By Brett Marsh . 2 November 2022

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Climate justice

Canary Live Boston: Watch the event on Thurs., April 6 at 6:00 PM ET

Puerto Rico's first community-led microgrid is ready to launch

La primera microrred comunitaria de Puerto Rico está lista para conectarse

COP27: 8 billion people means 8 billion reasons to tackle climate crisis

COP27: Global fossil-fuel emissions are rising — and so are the stakes

Chart: These rich countries are falling far short on their climate pledges

COP27: Is a green wave of climate finance finally gaining momentum?

COP27: We’re on a highway to climate hell. Let’s build an offramp

What to watch at COP27: Climate justice, clean technology and money

Electric school buses to get $1B boost from Biden administration