Electric Pickups Could Make or Break Biden’s Infrastructure Plans
The transition to an electric-car future will be an uphill battle, with the president and Republicans in Congress at odds over his $4 trillion economic agenda.
E-Commerce Mega-Warehouses, a Smog Source, Face New Pollution Rule
A plan aimed at the nation’s largest cluster of warehouses is designed to spur electrification of pollution-spewing diesel trucks and could set a template for restrictions elsewhere.
The Lithium Gold Rush: Inside the Race to Power Electric Vehicles
A race is on to produce lithium in the United States, but competing projects are taking very different approaches to extracting the vital raw material. Some might not be very green.
E.V. Buying Guide: What to Know About Models, Batteries, Charging and More
Buying an electric car can be exciting and bewildering. Consider what kind of car you want and need and where you will charge.
Biden’s Bet on a Climate Transition Carries Big Risks
The president’s plans to cut emissions in half by 2030 relies heavily on a government effort to steer the development of new industries, but business leaders are fretting over the rapid timeline.
Biden Wants to Slash Emissions. Success Would Mean a Very Different America.
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.
Coal Is Set to Roar Back, and So Are Its Climate Risks
To slow down climate change, new coal projects need to end. A global forecast this week shows demand rising sharply.
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.