6 Automakers and 31 Countries Say They’ll Phase Out Gasoline Car Sales
Ford, G.M. and Mercedes agreed to work toward selling only zero-emissions vehicles by 2040. But Toyota, Volkswagen and Nissan-Renault did join the pledge.
How Greek Islands Are Labs for Clean Energy
Many Greek islands are being used for innovative experiments to drive the clean power shift.
Britain Outlines Energy Plans Amid Dimming Prospects for Climate Summit
In an effort to recapture momentum, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a host of measures, including plans for a big expansion of electric vehicles, more offshore wind power and greater use of hydrogen.
Trams, Cable Cars, Electric Ferries: How Cities Are Rethinking Transit
Urban transportation is central to the effort to slow climate change. It can’t be done by just switching to electric cars. Several cities are starting to electrify mass transit.
Climate Change and Climate Disaster Must Take Center Stage
Climate changes is a global problem that we must address in our own lives.
Ford’s Truck of the Future Looks Pretty Familiar
A compelling commercial to sell electric trucks leaves out planetary responsibility. Is this really good news?
California Recall Vote Could Weaken the State’s Aggressive Climate Policies
Many Republicans vying to replace Newsom as governor want to roll back the state’s ambitious plans to cut planet-warming emissions, a change with nationwide implications.
New Water Cuts Are Coming in the West
After years of drought, officials declared a shortage on the Colorado River. The decision triggers mandatory restrictions on water use.
New Water Cuts Are Coming in the West
After years of drought, officials declared a shortage on the Colorado River. The decision triggers mandatory restrictions on water use.
A Future With Dangerous Warming Locked In
Some devastating impacts of climate change are now unavoidable, a leading scientific panel has warned, but there’s still time to avoid the very worst.
How Biden’s E.V. Plan Could Help Tesla and Squeeze Toyota
A push to increase sales of electric vehicles favors companies that already have all-electric cars on the market and could penalize those that don’t.
Biden to Roll Out Tougher Tailpipe Rules and Promote Electric Vehicles
The president wants half of the vehicles sold in the United States to be electric by 2030, hoping to phase out gasoline-powered engines that contribute to climate change.
The West Is on Fire. It’s Past Time to Act on Climate Change.
The infrastructure deal is a good start. But much more must be done to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Democrats Call $550 Billion Infrastructure Bill a Down Payment on Climate
A bipartisan package includes the largest-ever federal spending for electric vehicle charging stations, public transit and clean water.
Toyota Led on Clean Cars. Now Critics Say It Works to Delay Them.
The auto giant bet on hydrogen power, but as the world moves toward electric, the company is fighting climate regulations in an apparent effort to buy time.
Biden’s Made Progress on Climate, Even if Activists Can’t See It
Joe Biden's monumental environmental gambit.
How the E.U. Plan to Cut Emissions Will Affect Businesses
The far-reaching plan to reduce the trade bloc’s carbon footprint includes tougher mandates for automakers, steel makers, airlines, energy producers and other industries.
Biden Must Get Tough on Car Makers to Slow Climate Change
Trump gutted emissions reductions. The president must make up for time lost.
Here’s How Biden Aims to Increase Electric Car Sales
The president wants to use pollution rules to rapidly lift sales, but there are hurdles ahead.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Omits Big Climate Measures
Democrats hope to include climate and clean energy in a second bill. It could be Biden’s last chance to pass major global warming legislation.