Fossil fuels are fading
Ninety percent of the new utility generating capacity in the U.S. last year came from solar and wind.
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Like it or not, fossil fuels are here to stay
In spite of their impact on climate change, fossil fuels are winning the race with renewable energy.
What the Iran conflict means for gas prices, clean energy and the climate
If the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted and gas prices keep rising, here’s how that could affect EVs, wind and ...
The war on Iran is a war on the climate
The war has increased greenhouse gas emissions and oil prices, while exposing the true costs of fossil fuels.
Too valuable to burn? Chemical and plastic industries will rely on oil far longer than motorists
Oil is not going to disappear any time soon, but over time it’s likely to shift to a more specialized ...
US is less prone to oil price shocks than in past decades
The US economy is less oil-intensive, producing more economic value with far less oil use today than in the past.
EPA removal of vehicle emissions limits won’t stop shift to EVs, but will make it harder, slower and costlier
Repealing the endangerment finding would undo a key part of the effort to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
America is falling behind in the global EV race – that’s going to cost the US auto industry
Global electric vehicle registrations rose 20% in 2025, but US sales growth was essentially flat.
Trump is trying to kill clean energy, but the market has other plans
In Florida, the growth of solar exceeded the growth of demand by a wide margin in 2025.
Sulfur-based batteries could offer electric vehicles a greener, longer-range option
Using sulfur could boost battery capacity significantly, but key roadblocks remain before it can be widely used.