Trump Abandoned the Climate. This Is Biden’s Moment.
The new president has promised to take the lead on climate. His plan does not disappoint.
Biden Details $2 Trillion Plan to Rebuild Infrastructure and Reshape the Economy
The president will begin selling his proposal on Wednesday, saying it would fix 20,000 miles of roads and 10,000 bridges, while also addressing climate change and racial inequities and raising corporate taxes.
Despite Problems In the Past, Biden to Try Again with ‘Green’ Stimulus
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.
Infrastructure Plan Seeks to Address Climate and Equality as Well as Roads
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.
The Costly Future of Coastal Towns
A North Carolina community risks washing away, and solutions don’t come cheap. It very likely offers a glimpse of things to come.
Electric Cars Are Coming. How Long Until They Rule the Road?
A new car sold today can last a decade or two before retiring. This “fleet turnover” poses a major challenge for climate policy.
How Green Are Electric Vehicles?
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.
Ford says it will phase out gasoline-powered vehicles in Europe.
Electric Cars and a Cleaner Energy Future
Readers react to G.M.’s announcement of a phaseout of gas-powered cars and trucks by 2035. Also: Attacks on women in New York; putting science to work.
The Task Ahead for Biden on Climate
The new president has shown a welcome interest in combating climate change. But more will need to be done.