Why a $90 million push could help U.S. buildings withstand climate disasters
Funding from the infrastructure law comes as floods and heat waves batter the nation and gives Biden another chance to use climate carrots instead of sticks.
By Maxine JoselowU.S. truckmakers reach deal to phase out polluting diesel big rigs
The pact with California is aimed at reducing pollution and heading off future litigation.
By Timothy PukoBiden approves largest wind project yet off U.S. shores
Ocean Wind 1, which could power hundreds of thousands of New Jersey homes, is the Biden administration's third approval of a large offshore wind energy project.
By Kate SeligEPA closes civil rights investigation into Louisiana pollution
In court filings, the agency said it will end its probe of state agencies accused of failing to protect Black neighborhoods in the state’s "Cancer Alley."
By Timothy Puko and Darryl FearsWhy these environmentalists are resisting part of Biden’s climate push
White House support for carbon-capture projects is hitting opposition in Louisiana, where locals fear the risks and the influence of fossil fuel industries.
By Timothy PukoBiden, in California, seeks to shore up support from environmentalists
Biden is in California to announce $600 million to fight climate-driven disasters. The move comes as he seeks to shore up support from environmentalists.
By Toluse Olorunnipa and Brady DennisTexas law overrides safeguards like water breaks as temperatures rise
Amid a heat wave, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill dissolving ordinances that ensure construction workers get breaks to drink water and rest in the shade.
By Tamia FowlkesCalifornia’s 2020 smoke storm was horrific. What did the state learn?
Red skies. Choking particulates. This is a very new wildfire problem "that has gotten bad very fast and government moves slowly," one expert says.
By Brianna SacksLawmakers launch probe of insurance firms’ funding of fossil fuel industry
Members of a Senate committee have launched an investigation into seven major carriers for continuing to insure and invest billions in fossil fuel projects.
By Brianna SacksClimate disasters make it harder to insure your home. Here’s what to know.
Premiums are soaring and carriers are pulling back coverage, citing disaster risk. Climate change is a big deal, but there are other factors at play too.
By Brianna SacksA bipartisan plan to punish global climate laggards: Tax them
Sen. Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) will introduce legislation Wednesday that could pave the way for a carbon border tax.
By Maxine JoselowIf you live in California, your power bill will soon depend on your income
A new California law is sparking backlash — with uncertain benefits for clean energy.
By Shannon OsakaHow a fossil fuel pipeline helped grease the debt ceiling deal
A group of Republican lawmakers, urged on by oil and gas lobbyists, saw an opening for the Mountain Valley Pipeline. They made it happen quickly.
By Maxine Joselow‘Terrible public policy’: Why the debt deal infuriates climate activists
The deal does little for the clean energy transition, and expedites a natural gas pipeline. But it keeps intact spending in Biden’s climate bill -- an early target for the GOP.
By Timothy PukoBurning trash for the planet? Climate cash sets off branding frenzy.
Incinerators, plastics companies and big agriculture race to position as climate-friendly as billions in federal subsidies flow
By Evan HalperLawmakers near deal on energy permitting in debt ceiling talks
Lawmakers are nearing an agreement on overhauling the permitting process for energy projects as part of a deal to raise the debt ceiling.
By Maxine Joselow and Marianna SotomayorOil executive will lead world climate talks. Lawmakers are trying to oust him.
Members of Congress and the European Parliament are calling for the removal of Sultan Al Jaber as president of the next U.N. Climate Change Conference.
By Maxine JoselowBiden seeks to tighten regulation of toxic power plant coal waste dumps
Dozens of coal waste landfills nationwide, previously exempted from federal oversight, would be regulated under a proposed rule.
By Timothy PukoThe U.S. is taking a giant step toward meeting its climate goal
An EPA plan would drive massive emissions cuts from coal and natural gas power plants to help meet the president’s ambitious global climate pledge.
By Timothy PukoBiden announces new fund to help low-income housing get climate upgrades
The Department of Housing and Urban Development on Thursday will announce the availability of new funding to make low-income homes more energy-efficient.
By Maxine Joselow