Culture

Wind

How a tiny Texas town is using wind energy to help out senior citizens

A wonky tax deal with wind companies means more food and medical resources for older residents of “The Biggest Little Town in the World.”

By Bekah Stolhandske McNeel . 17 March 2026

Woman in red pants and red-and-white shirt and woman in jeans and blue top outside the doors of Crocket County Senior Center — A local mother and daughter leave the Crockett County Senior Center in Ozona after bingo, one of several programs supporting older residents in the rural county. (Reid Bader/Grist)

Culture

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show had a big message about Puerto Rico’s grid

The superstar climbed a sparking electric pole as the Trump administration claws back millions in federal funding meant to fix the island’s hurricane-battered grid.

By Maria Gallucci . 9 February 2026
Solar

Trump may not like solar, but lots of his voters do

A new poll reveals broad support for big solar farms among right-leaning voters — especially if panels meet certain manufacturing criteria.

By Ysabelle Kempe . 6 February 2026
Politics

The great climate vibe shift of 2025

In 2025, energy “dominance” and “abundance” entered the lexicon, while “climate change” was pushed out.

By Sarah Shemkus . 30 December 2025
Culture

Can climate comedy still work? This offshore wind ad suggests it can.

The satirical video starring Samuel L. Jackson pokes fun at offshore wind disinformation right as the Trump administration is targeting both comedy and clean energy.

By Clare Fieseler . 26 September 2025
Clean energy

Support for renewables shrinks as fossil fuel interest grows

Observers blame "culture wars,” while a Republican consultant says messaging for clean energy must emphasize economic, not environmental, benefits.

By Pam Radtke, Floodlight . 11 June 2025
Electric vehicles

‘I’ll drive what she’s driving’: This campaign wants more women to try EVs

Women make up less than 30% of EV owners. A Virginia-based nonprofit aims to boost that number.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 27 May 2025
Utilities

Ohio’s HB 6 utility scandal gets true-crime treatment in HBO film

“The Dark Money Game: Ohio Confidential” is now streaming on MAX. A Canary Media reporter who’s spent years covering the corrupt energy legislation offers her take.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski, Dan Haugen . 24 April 2025
Food and farms

NYC hospitals are nudging patients toward plant-based meals. It's working.

New York City is cutting emissions and saving money by making vegetarian meals the default in public hospitals. It's successful because most people go with the flow.

By Michael Grunwald . 16 April 2025
Solar

Can solar power thrive despite Trump’s culture wars?

The industry is adapting to the new political climate by rebranding itself as an essential part of American “energy dominance.”

By Kate Yoder . 6 March 2025
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