Trump Announces a Raft of Measures to Promote Fossil Fuels
The president said he’d declare an energy “emergency,” promote drilling and end support for electric cars. His pivot to oil and gas follows the hottest year in recorded history.
How to Turn Climate Into a Working-Class Issue Under Trump
Climate issues are fueling the cost-of-living crisis, especially for the poor and working class.
House Republicans Pledge Drilling and Make It Easier to Shed Federal Land
The newly elected Speaker said the party would make it a priority to “restore America’s energy dominance.”
Trump’s Plans to Scrap Climate Policies Has Unnerved Green Energy Investors
President-elect Donald J. Trump is expected to roll back many of the rules and subsidies that have attracted billions of dollars from the private sector to renewable energy and electric vehicles.
E.P.A. Allows California to Ban Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
The Trump administration is expected to revoke the program, setting up a legal clash between the state and federal government.
Biden Administration Is Said to Allow California to Ban New Gas-Powered Cars
California and 11 other states want to halt the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to try to stop them.
2024 Fossil Fuel Emissions Are Headed for a Record
Countries promised to move away from coal, oil and natural gas at last year’s climate summit. New research shows they’re are burning more than ever before.
Arkansas May Have Vast Lithium Reserves, Researchers Say
Federal and state researchers said there might be five million to 19 million tons of lithium, more than enough to meet the world’s demand for the battery ingredient.
Why GM’s Mary Barra Still Believes in EVs, Despite Slow Sales
Mary Barra, G.M.’s chief executive, said that the company had fixed battery-manufacturing problems and that its electric vehicles would soon be profitable.
Global Electricity Demand Is Rising Faster Than Expected, I.E.A. Says
A surge in power use worldwide could make it harder for nations to slash emissions and keep global warming in check.