Politicizing American Energy Is a Costly Mistake
With gas prices creeping upwards, election-year politics are already in full effect.
Joe Biden Is Delivering on His Green Promises
It is a simple and indisputable fact that President Joe Biden has done more than any other president in history to increase safe renewable energy, address the climate crisis, and protect the environment.
Joe Biden Promised a Green Transition. What We Got Was More Drilling
Three years ago—in the wake of wildfires tearing through 5,000 acres of Western America—President Joe Biden's "Climate Day" heralded a seismic shift towards an eco-friendly America.
Japanese PM Kishida Must Stop Derailing the Global Energy Transition
While the climate crisis requires a rapid transition to renewable energy, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is prolonging our dependence on fossil fuels.
Utilities Can Meet Growing Power Demand Without Fossil Fuels
Several of America's utilities are warning that red lights are flashing across America's power grids.
'Widespread' lead exposure in Chicago, 68% of young children affected
Around 129,000 children younger than 6 years old were exposed to drinking water contaminated with the chemical.
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Map shows oil we must leave alone to avoid "irreversible" climate change
"The goal of no more than 1.5 degrees C global warming requires a complete halt to exploration for new fossil fuel deposits," the researchers said.
No "Clean" Gas on a Livable Planet
The industry would like us to believe it is cleaning up its act by certifying gas as "clean," "differentiated," or "responsible."
US achieves energy independence for first time in 40 years
America is now a net exporter of fossil fuels at a time when global conflicts have led to increased prices.
EV juggernaut China leads world in new coal power plants
China accounted for 96 percent of new coal power construction globally last year, a new report says.
Biden's Natural Gas Export Pause Is Good for the Working Class
A report released this week by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association found that one out of six households are behind on their home energy bills and the amount they owe to their utilities has reached record levels.
A Second Trump Term Would Be Good News for the Environment
Biden's halt of natural gas exports harms the environment and benefits America's enemies.
A Vote for Trump Is a Vote for an Environmental Apocalypse
"Go home to mommy" was how Donald Trump mocked a protester, who called him a "climate criminal" during the former president's victory speech in Iowa.
The Four Musts to Save the World From Global Warming
The new year's barely underway, and already it's a make-or-break moment for our precarious climate—and the U.S. role in saving it.
Joe Biden is producing more oil than Donald Trump did
Oil production hit record under Biden despite making transition to renewables key part of his agenda. Will it hurt him in 2024?
Gas-Lit: No, the Dubai Climate Talks Did Not Save the Planet
COP28 is a fossil-fueled deal that traded away millions of lives for polluter profit
COP Out: Wrapping Up a Useless Climate Summit That Should Fool Nobody
What humanity and the Earth need is determined, coordinated action to end fossil fuels, and the useless words from COP28 will only serve to delay that action.
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"Historic" COP28 calls for a transition away from fossil fuels, at last
A call for an energy transition, an emphasis on nature and more money for those hardest hit by climate impacts: Here's what COP28 accomplished.
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Carbon capture is key to COP28 debate over ending or extending fossil fuels
Carbon capture and storage technology has emerged as a central issue among U.N. COP28 climate negotiators considering a phaseout of fossil fuels.
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Record number of fossil fuel lobbyists at COP28, environmentalists say
An analysis of attendees at the U.N.'s COP28 climate talks finds a record 2,456 people an environmental group considers to be fossil fuel lobbyists.
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Scientists warn fossil-fuel emissions hit record high this year
2023 is set to see the highest carbon-dioxide emissions on record, with 36.8 billion tonnes released from fossil fuels.
The Climate Summit Is a Sick Joke. You Should Be Angry and Afraid
The primary cause of global heating is fossil fuels; and global heating is what's driving all the crazy heat, fire, smoke, storms, flooding, drought, crop yield losses, and ecosystem death that is intensifying everywhere as Earth breaks down.
Lauren Boebert gives Biden a request during Colorado visit
The president is visiting the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing facility to tout the Inflation Reduction Act.
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At COP28, a fossil fuel debate plays out in oil-rich Dubai
As world leaders gather for the COP28 climate talks in Dubai, clean energy is booming but still not driving down emissions from fossil fuels.
The Downside to That Great Cyber Deal You Just Got
The convenience of online shopping has undeniably fueled Amazon's profits, but at what cost?
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The five things and people to watch at the UN COP28 climate talks
As the warmest year ever recorded winds down, here are the key people and issues to watch as climate negotiators gather this week in Dubai for the U.N.'s COP28.
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Pollution from U.S. coal power killed 460,000 people in two decades — Study
Coal-burning pollution has been found to have a mortality risk 2.1 times higher than particulates emitted by all other sources.
King Charles' awkward moment in first King's Speech caught on camera
Charles announced the U.K. government's plans to expand fossil fuel field licensing, despite his lifelong environmental advocacy.
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Republican turns against governor after "embarrassing" climate speech
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon recently advocated for reducing his state's carbon emissions.
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Scientists say climate extremes of 2023 point to need to end fossil fuels
The report's lead author said it provides evidence that "catastrophic" climate change has arrived, but that does not mean that climate action is futile.