Hitting the targets could require a rapid shift to electric vehicles, the expansion of forests nationwide, development of complex new carbon-capture technology and many other changes, researchers said.
To slow down climate change, new coal projects need to end. A global forecast this week shows demand rising sharply.
The new president has promised to take the lead on climate. His plan does not disappoint.
For decades, Democrats have countered opposition to "job-killing" environmental regulation by saying combatting climate change would create well-paying new jobs. President Biden is betting on it.
As vice president, Joe Biden oversaw a “green jobs” stimulus package that produced notable failures. This time, with more money and more demand for clean technology, will be different, Democrats say.
The proposal being prepared by the White House is intended to begin grappling with a number of big issues that President Biden focused on during the campaign.
A North Carolina community risks washing away, and solutions don’t come cheap. It very likely offers a glimpse of things to come.
A new car sold today can last a decade or two before retiring. This “fleet turnover” poses a major challenge for climate policy.
In short: Very green. But plug-in cars still have environmental effects. Here’s a guide to the main issues and how they might be addressed.
The new president has shown a welcome interest in combating climate change. But more will need to be done.
