Climate & Energy

Tracking the climate crisis and the fight for a livable future, our Climate & Energy section cuts through corporate spin and political delay. We cover environmental justice, fossil fuel accountability, and the policies shaping how we power our world.

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Latest Climate & Energy News

Trump administration reopens $5B EV charging stations program after losses in court

The Transportation Department says states can reapply for funding under the Biden-era EV charging stations program it had halted. Groups…

Chicago Aims To Have Most Air Pollution Sensors in US

The city is racing to put up 277 air pollution sensors. Once installed, Chicago will have the most high-quality air…

Trump’s Support of Coal Plants Could Cost Americans Billions

Keeping retiring coal plants online could prove expensive, the analysis backed by environmental groups said.

Clinicians Point Out glaring omission in Bergman letter calling for action on Canadian wildfires

In Michigan, Representative Jack Bergman sent a “Karen letter” to Canada about the smoke from their wildfires.

Acceleration of Warming: Temperatures and Carbon Emissions Continue to Rise

An acceleration of warming that started in 2023 continued through 2024, according to the latest annual climate assessment by the…

US Removes Mentions of Climate Change, Corruption From 2025 Human Rights Reports

The 2025 Human Rights Reports came out late—missing mentions of “corruption,” “climate change,” and human rights abuses against indigenous people…

Vermont Forest Tries New Model of Growth: Diversity and Logging

The US Forest Service aims to roll out a new ‘triad’ plan to protect old and new tree growth in…

Energy Department Announces 11 New Nuclear Reactor Projects

The agency plans to fast-track these nuclear reactor projects through the development process. Nuclear energy experts worry about the feasibility…

Scientists Discover Cause of Starfish Die-Offs

Outbreaks from ocean pathogens, like the one that caused the Starfish die-offs, are more common in overheated waters and can…

Canyon Wildfire in Los Angeles Forces Thousands to Evacuate

The canyon wildfire is one of the wildfires raging in North America and Europe as climate change creates dangerous conditions,…

Court battle: Environmental groups v. EPA over Trump’s cancellation of resiliency funding

A U.S. District Court judge in Washington hears arguments over the cancellation of funding for flood mitigation and other projects.

As California burns, new research shows smoke is wildfire’s silent killer

The official death count from the Palisades and Eaton fires was 30. With research showing wildfire smoke is the silent…