Climate justice

Clean energy

The rural N.C. mayor betting big on clean energy to uplift his hometown

In one of the nation’s poorest towns, the mayor and others are planning to build a solar installation, a weatherization resource center, and a gleaming new resilience hub.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 15 April 2025
Electric vehicles

The bid to make Illinois a leader on electric trucking

The state is considering adopting California’s ambitious clean trucks standards even as President Trump threatens to block them.

By Kari Lydersen . 1 April 2025
Utilities

North Carolina program helps low-income utility customers pay their bills

Duke Energy’s poorest customers use more power per square foot than wealthier ones. A year-old program is connecting them with bill and weatherization help.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 25 March 2025
Electric vehicles

Chicago community group advances EVs, despite federal setbacks

The Bronzeville Community Development Partnership is working to foster clean transportation innovation in a historic hub for electric vehicles.

By Audrey Henderson . 14 March 2025
Fossil fuels

How the data center boom could harm Black communities

Pollution resulting from America’s ravenous digital demands falls disproportionately on the shoulders of Black households.

By Adam Mahoney . 28 February 2025
Climate justice

A new solar project in Brooklyn could offer a model for climate justice

Community solar is gaining momentum nationwide, but uptake is low among those who could benefit most. This grassroots NYC project aims to change that.

By Maria Gallucci . 6 January 2025
Electrification

This NYC affordable housing complex is the biggest ‘Passive House’ in US

The apartments have improved ventilation and sealing that helps save energy and money, making the complex a national model for tackling the housing and climate crises.

By Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY . 21 August 2024
Liquefied natural gas

Huge, controversial LNG export terminal gets green light from FERC

Climate activists have rallied to stop the Calcasieu Pass 2 facility, or CP2, in Louisiana. Now the final decision rests with the Department of Energy.

By Pam Radtke, Floodlight . 27 June 2024
Solar

Solar is about to get a lot more affordable for low-income households

The EPA’s historic $7 billion Solar for All program will help every state fund solar projects for lower-income residents. In many states, that will be a first.

By Alison F. Takemura . 24 April 2024
Liquefied natural gas

Scenes from the South Texas LNG export fight

Take an in-depth look at Canary's visit to the Texas Gulf Coast, where major liquefied natural gas projects are progressing — and activists are working to oppose them.

By Maria Gallucci . 28 February 2024