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

Why is my electric bill suddenly more expensive?

Why your electric bill is more expensive and isn’t going to be cheaper any time soon.

From Chernobyl to Clean Energy: The Evolution of Nuclear Power

Discover how nuclear power plants transformed energy generation and their role in a cleaner, sustainable future.

Palisades Nuclear Power Plant reopening 

The Palisades Nuclear plant will generate more than 800 megawatts of carbon-free energy, enough to power more than 800,000 households.

The science behind the heat dome — ‘a mosh pit’ of molecules

The heat dome: A mass of dangerous heat and humidity that’s spreading across the US. What exactly is it?

Shining examples: the renewable engineering marvels reshaping skylines

These rooftop solar arrays prove that panels on commercial buildings can be a visual delight – not to mention a…

The surprising reasons floods and other disasters are deadlier at night

It’s not just that it’s dark and people are asleep. Urban sprawl, confirmation bias, and other factors can play a…

The Race to Build Solar and Wind in New York Before Trump’s Tax Credit Deadline

Trump’s megabill gives wind and solar companies one year to put as many shovels in the ground as possible. They…

The Texas Flash Floods are a Preview of the Chaos to Come

Climate change is making disasters more common, more deadly and far more costly, even as the federal government is running…

The new map helping conservationists protect migratory species

Marine animals cross oceans and borders, making protection difficult – but a new migration map could help close the gaps.

Seeing fewer fireflies this year? Here’s why, and how you can help.

Fireflies are vulnerable to climate change and habitat loss. Some simple landscaping tricks and turning off porch lights can make…

Did Fiscal Conservatism Block New Flood Warning System in Kerr County?

Residents are learning how many times a new flood warning system for Kerr County was proposed.. and rejected.

Louisiana Law: Natural Gas is “Green” Energy

A new state law that redefines natural gas as a ‘“green” energy source was adapted from language written by a…