Hurricane Beryl hit his home. Solar power kept his lights on.
Hurricane Beryl knocked out power for millions, but one Houston area homeowner explained how a solar and battery storage system helped him ride out the storm.
Biden accelerates U.S. automakers shift to EVs with $1.7B conversion grants
Eleven facilities in eight states won grants to convert to making electric cars, trucks and motorcycles in Biden's latest move to boost U.S. EV production.
Billionaire investor Tom Steyer says Clean Tech will win the 'climate war'
In his new book, the philanthropist and political player argues that capitalism can meet the climate challenge with clean tech products that people want.
How "pro-climate voters" could sway the 2024 election
A poll shows 37 percent of voters prefer candidates who support climate action and call the issue important. But few know about Biden's climate achievements.
Electric bus maker Blue Bird is schooling the EV skeptics as stock soars
School bus maker Blue Bird is defying conventional business wisdom with strong sales of clean vehicles, making it the country's top-performing EV company.
Massachusetts aims for critical mass on climate technology
Massachusetts has long been a leader on climate policy. A billion-dollar, ten-year economic development plan aims to make the state a hub for climate tech, too.
Good day sunshine: Solar hits record global power supply on summer solstice
At the peak of the Global North's sunniest day of the year, solar power was expected to supply a fifth of the world's electricity, as solar booms worldwide.
Why big tech is pumping big money into companies pulling CO2 from the air
A wave of funding announcements from Microsoft, Salesforce and other tech giants pours millions into new projects to pull CO2 directly from the air.
Biden links green power to good pay with clean energy wage rules
In a win for labor, clean energy project developers can boost their tax credits five times over by paying prevailing wages and employing apprentice workers.
Laughing gas is a serious problem for the climate. Better farming can help.
A new study finds that emissions of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, are rising faster than scientists had predicted, but farms could hold the solution.
Meet the man mixing concrete and corals to defend Miami in hurricane season
Marine biologist Diego Lirman is part of a team finding innovative ways to protect both Florida coastlines and coral reefs from the effects of climate change.
UN leader calls out PR firms for fossil fuel advertising on climate change
The U.N. secretary-general called for a ban on advertising by the fossil fuels industry and called the PR companies aiding them "'Mad Men' fueling the madness."
With new solar farm, Amazon environment director defends climate commitment
Retail giant Amazon recently opened a grid-scale solar farm with battery storage as it deflects criticism that it is not doing enough to meet climate goals.
Can carbon offsets get real climate results? Feds set new market guidelines
The Treasury Department released guidelines for the voluntary carbon credits aimed at fixing a market that has failed to deliver real emissions reductions.
EPA and rail company reach $310M settlement for 2023 toxic Ohio train crash
The EPA said the settlement will cover government cleanup costs and pay to monitor health and water for residents affected by the crash in East Palestine, Ohio.
A plea for sustainable mining amid the clean-energy rush for minerals
Indigenous groups hope a forum on sustainable sourcing of critical minerals results in better mining practices as the clean-energy transition drives up demand.
On World Biodiversity Day, a look at how companies can account for nature
Businesses are beginning to disclose more about how their operations are connected to nature. The growing movement could help address the biodiversity crisis.
"Furiosa" joins the small but growing number of climate change films
The new Mad Max film features a world ravaged by ecological catastrophe. A recent survey of major movies found only about 10 percent deal with climate change.
Biden administration balances climate action with tough stance on China
The White House added more solar panels to the Chinese-made clean-energy products facing steep tariffs, raising questions about climate action.
Last summer was the hottest in 2,000 years for globe's north, study finds
Researchers used tree ring data to compare the extreme heat of 2023 to two millennia of summer temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere.
Meet the officials making key parts of Biden's climate agenda a reality
Climate programs that Jigar Shah at the Department of Energy and Jahi Wise at the Environmental Protection Agency oversee will pump billions into clean tech.
Green bourbon on Kentucky Derby Day? Making the climate-friendly cocktail
Whiskey making is energy-intensive, emitting 6 pounds of CO2 for every bottle. A heat battery holds the promise to make bourbon more climate-friendly.
Plastic is polluting our oceans. Will we get a treaty to cut plastic waste?
Negotiators are considering ways to limit the massive amounts of plastic waste polluting oceans, harming wildlife and contributing to climate change.
It's coal v clean fuels in the coming power struggle over EPA climate rules
Coal interests promise to fight the EPA's strict new rules on CO2 from power plants, in a battle that could shape the country's climate future.
How the Navy is fighting climate change with action on clean energy
The U.S. military is the world's largest single source of climate pollution. Work at the Naval Research Laboratory offers greener fuel for sailors and Marines.
Here comes the sun money: Biden launches $7B "Solar for All" on Earth Day
The 60 recipients will use the funding to help low- and moderate-income families overcome barriers to rooftop solar, expanding access to some 900,000 people.
Earth Day success story: Wildlife crossings keep animals and people safe
Research shows crossings can reduce wildlife collisions by up to 90 percent, making highways safer for us and helping animals move to adapt to climate change.
Mobility
These companies are charging ahead to help make an EV transition possible
From chargers on lampposts to electrified truck stops, these companies are building the charging infrastructure needed to make cleaner EVs more appealing.
Crusading environmental lawyer praises EPA limits on "forever chemicals"
More than 20 years after attorney Rob Bilott first held companies accountable for contamination by PFAS chemicals, the EPA has acted to protect drinking water.
How climate change could affect your favorite wines
Major wine producing regions are at risk in a warming world, challenging vineyards to adapt to hotter, drier conditions and contribute to climate solutions.