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

What’s at Risk for Arctic Wildlife if Trump Expands Oil Drilling in the Fragile National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska

The National Petroleum Reserve is vital for the health of the planet. However, its future is at risk.

It’s Not Just the Cities. Extreme Heat is a Growing Threat to Rural America.

The urban heat island sits in a rural heat ocean.

Geothermal Energy Keeps Utility Bills Low in Texas Neighborhood

The development outside Austin taps into natural heat deep underground to run heating and cooling systems for the planned 7,500…

Wildfires in Canada Displace First Nations at Alarming Pace

With over 40,000 people evacuated and infrastructure overwhelmed by wildfires in Canada, Indigenous leaders say climate change is hitting their…

The billion-dollar US green hydrogen boom ended before it ever began

Even before Trump and fellow Republicans began pulling the financial rug out from under the industry, green hydrogen megaprojects were…

Tulane scientist resigns, citing ‘gag order’ on environmental justice research

Emails show a racial disparities study angered elected Louisiana officials and potential donors to a $600 million university-led redevelopment project

Alaska Native fishing village was trying to power their town. Then came Trump’s funding cuts.

A $300,000 grant from the EPA would have helped Port Heiden swap costly, polluting diesel for cheaper, clean power.

Biomass company near Yosemite’s forests raises fear of more fires

Facilities that make wood pellets have a track record of catching on fire. So why are there plans to build…

When will a vital system of Atlantic Ocean currents collapse? Depends on whom you ask.

New research suggests the Atlantic Ocean currents that help shape the climate may be weakening more slowly than thought.

Violinist composes music from moth flight data to highlight insect decline

Music and science collide in Moth x Human, a new composition by musician Ellie Wilson, a violinist that composes music…

New study shows huge groundwater losses along Colorado River

The research highlights the groundwater issues complicating the Colorado River's already strained water supply.

5 Oil Giants Caused $9.1 Trillion in Damage – Study Could Hold Them Accountable

A new study shows for the first time how much economic damage specific oil companies have caused through their harmful…