Why countries struggle to quit fossil fuels, despite higher costs and 30 years of climate talks and treaties
Countries are balancing the pressures of rising electricity demand with the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Tag: Donald Trump
Trump’s words aren’t stopping many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow
After Trump derided climate concerns at the UN, more than 100 other countries announced new climate commitments.
Pope Leo’s call for climate action builds on past papal efforts
The American-born pope emphasized that confronting climate change is a spiritual imperative and responsibility.
Banks retreat from climate change commitments – but it’s business more than politics
Net-zero alliances never made much business sense and were not particularly effective at fighting climate change.
Natural disasters are a rising burden for the National Guard
New Pentagon data show climate impacts are shaping reservists’ mission, in potential conflict with their use in law enforcement.
Boosting timber harvesting in national forests while cutting public oversight won’t solve America’s wildfire problem
Research shows that environmental reviews are rarely the main barrier to forest projects aimed at reducing fire risk.
Energy independence drives lower bills
Nearly 8 in 10 Floridians support expanding clean and varied energy sources like solar and nuclear power.
Florida must bolster its energy grid without raising costs – here’s how
A recent proposal before the Public Service Commission would hike rates by 10.5% for millions of Floridians.
Trump reversed policies supporting electric vehicles − it will affect the road to clean electricity, too
Encouraging EV adoption is better for the climate than many people expect, leading to lower-emitting power sources.
Like Reagan, Trump is slashing environment regulations, but his strategy may have a far deeper impact
The Trump administration is taking steps to eliminate regulations and ensure future administrations can’t bring them back.