The U.S. forfeited leadership in the global effort to combat climate change when it left the Paris Agreement. Now back, will the U.S. resume its former role?
What Motivates People to Take Action on Climate Change?
New research disproves the assumption that exposure to climate-related natural disasters motivates people to support climate policy.
Janet Yellen and the Treasury Take on Climate Change
New Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has been tasked with combating climate change. What climate action is the Treasury likely to take under her leadership?
With Democratic Senate Majority, Biden Has Power To Quickly Undo Trump Regulatory Rollbacks
Trump opened Pandora’s box with his heavy handed use of the CRA, setting a precedent for future presidents to do the same.
Europe Maps Out Its Hydrogen Energy Strategy
Hydrogen energy is a key part of Europe’s plan to zero out carbon emissions by mid-century. But can the bloc build hydrogen capacity, and demand, in time to reach its goal?
Energy Storage’s Seasonal Challenge
Electricity storage technologies have proven their worth in balancing daily fluctuations in wind and solar output. But can storage address the challenges presented by the decarbonized grid of the future?
How Georgia’s Runoff Election Will Shape Joe Biden’s Clean Energy Strategy
Georgia’s runoff election will determine the balance of power in the Senate, and the degree to which Joe Biden will count on Congress to back his ambitious clean energy agenda.
Offshore Wind Presents Big Challenge for the Electric Grid
Large scale offshore wind development will require a rethink of how America’s electric grid is designed, and paid for.
Energy Regulator FERC Finds Itself Cornered Over Climate Change
FERC has spent the last three years issuing rules that insulate electricity markets from responsibility for the climate damages they cause. The result has been a backlash from the states.
Electric Vehicle Market Hits Its Tipping Point
If the high stakes and recent, almost universal rush by manufacturers to bring fleets of wholly practical EVs to market is a meaningful indicator, we’re fast approaching the EV tipping point.