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Forcing U.S. Companies to Detail Their Impact on Climate
Lawsuits already threatened as a federal agency weighs mandatory disclosure rules
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Financing for Energy-Efficiency Upgrades
Two programs, although not available in every state, help homeowners pay for upgrades while lowering monthly energy bills
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Filling the Green Skills Gap
We need new approaches to training people to work in a green economy
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How Direct Carbon Removal Works
An inventor of direct air capture technology discusses its potential
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How Brad Pitt’s Green Housing Dream Became a Nightmare
The project was supposed to provide sustainable housing for victims of Hurricane Katrina
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Three Myths About Renewable Energy and the Grid, Debunked
Despite skepticism, a clean and reliable grid is within our reach
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Pumped Hydro is the Real Workhorse for Renewable Energy
Batteries get the most hype, but the vast majority of long-term energy storage is provided by pumped hydro
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Reinventing the Electric Grid is Crucial for Slowing Climate Change
The grid needs more flexibility, better storage, and improved transmission—but it can be done
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Why Solar Canopies on Parking Lots is a Smart Green Move
Shading parking lots with solar panels could provide abundant power and ease pressure on undeveloped land
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Exploring the “Dark Side” of Solar Power
Challenges remain for an all-renewable energy future, but answers are on the horizon