Climate Desk
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Not even a pandemic can stop Trump from pushing fossil fuels
Anything for Big Oil.
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Will the pandemic derail the global climate talks?
Early cancellation by the U.K. could damage hopes of progress.
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Utilities face pressure to stop shutting off services amid coronavirus pandemic
Companies are voluntarily halting disconnects over unpaid bills, but advocates warn there’s no legal obligation to do so amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
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The U.K.’s lost seagrass meadows to be resurrected in climate fight
The first seagrass restoration project in Britain will capture carbon and offer habitat for lost marine life.
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Coronavirus and climate change: 6 ways the Trump administration has botched responses to both
Deny. Dismiss. Delay. Sound familiar?
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Fossil fuel companies are counting on plastics to save them
Big Oil is staring down a future where we won't really need its signature product anymore.
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When it comes to nuclear power, could smaller be better?
Small-scale nuclear reactors may be safer, cheaper, and more compatible with renewables than traditional nuclear power. But critics say the new technology still has major flaws.
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What would it take to get more farmers fighting climate change?
A new bill sponsored by Rep. Chellie Pingree would enlist growers to help slow global warming by using their soil to sponge up carbon dioxide.
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Ridesharing hurts the climate (if you aren’t actually sharing the ride)
A new study breaks down how Lyft and Uber contribute to climate change.
