Blast from the Past: In 1924 Scientific American Loved Coal (and Telepathy)
It’s well known that petrochemicals are toxic to our health. Here’s how to steer clear of these by-products of the fossil-fuel industry.
Blast from the Past: In 1924 Scientific American Loved Coal (and Telepathy)
It’s well known that petrochemicals are toxic to our health. Here’s how to steer clear of these by-products of the fossil-fuel industry.
How a Landmark Supreme Court Decision Will Reshape the U.S. Energy Sector
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on “Chevron deference” could affect federal regulations of everything from power plant emissions to electric vehicles to transmission lines
The Gas Industry Is Gaslighting the Public about Climate Change
A fossil-fuel executive blames consumers for the climate crisis
Wealthy Nations Agree to Deadline for Ending Coal for the First Time
The G7 group of wealthy, developed economies has agreed to phase out coal-fired power, the most polluting form of energy, by 2035
What Does Energy Independence Really Mean?
“Energy independence” doesn’t mean what politicians think it means
Three Experiments Could Help Electrify Big Trucks
With a new EPA rule aiming to reduce carbon emissions from the biggest class of trucks in the U.S., companies are experimenting with overhead cables and wireless road charging
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Wreaks Havoc on Coal, Car Supply Chains
The sudden destruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge at the Port of Baltimore has implications for some of the largest U.S. energy industries
Cement, Steel—And Pasta—Are About to Get Greener
Factories that produce everything from aluminum to pasta are receiving a combined total of billions of dollars in government funding to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from industry
New Satellite Will Launch to Track Methane Emissions
Observations from MethaneSat could be used to independently verify industry reports and enforce regulations on fossil fuel companies
The False Promise of Carbon Capture as a Climate Solution
Fossil-fuel companies use captured carbon dioxide to extract more fossil fuels, leading to a net increase in atmospheric CO2
Shifting to EVs Could Prevent Millions of Childhood Asthma Attacks
For children living near U.S. highways, a transition to zero-emission electric vehicles will mean reduced exposure to dangerous exhaust
Chicago Becomes the Latest City to Sue the Oil Industry over Climate Change
Chicago has joined several other cities and states in suing oil companies. The effort seeks to hold fossil fuel producers financially accountable for the effects of climate change