Emissions reduction

Emissions reduction

Chart: How much would US air quality improve if it shifted to EVs?

Air pollution will plummet as EVs and renewables are adopted, showcasing the public-health benefits of moving away from fossil fuels.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 16 June 2023
Podcast

The carbon market’s quality problem

Only a small fraction of the carbon credits on voluntary markets actually do what they say they do. Could better credit-rating systems help?

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By Shayle Kann . 49 min . 8 June 2023
Air travel

Startup lands $23M to upcycle CO2 into plane fuel

OXCCU raised the Series A from investors including United Airlines, one of many airlines investing in "sustainable aviation fuel" as pressure to curb emissions mounts.

By Maria Gallucci . 7 June 2023
Podcast

Unpacking EPA’s newly proposed power emissions rule

The proposed rule would regulate emissions from existing power plants for the first time. If it passes legal hurdles, what will it mean for U.S. power plants?

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By Shayle Kann . 60 min . 18 May 2023
Utilities

The EPA has a controversial new plan to clean up power plants

Utilities and fossil fuel companies have touted carbon capture for years, but now they're unhappy that the EPA is telling them it's viable and ready for use.

By Joseph Winters . 12 May 2023
Carbon capture

Can we fight climate change by sinking carbon into the sea?

Two Israeli companies are betting that by trapping biomass deep underwater, they can keep gigatons of CO2 out of the atmosphere.

By Alison F. Takemura . 11 May 2023
Food and farms

The investment boom in ‘renewable natural gas’ is sparking debate

Oil and gas giants are spending billions to develop RNG projects from trash, food and manure. But experts say there’s a limited future for the waste-derived fuel.

By Maria Gallucci . 8 May 2023
Marine transport

This common chemical could help shipping giants start to decarbonize

“Green” methanol is gaining favor as a lower-carbon way to power cargo ships. But we’re going to need a lot more of it for the plan to work.

By Maria Gallucci . 21 April 2023
Food and farms

Cattle are a huge climate threat. Smarter ranching can help

Ranchers in Brazil are testing new and improved techniques that can lower the climate impact of beef production by using less land and curbing cattle's burps and farts.

By Michael Grunwald . 17 April 2023
Hydrogen

The great 'green hydrogen' battle

Tens of billions in federal tax credits could build a vital low-carbon hydrogen industry — or increase carbon emissions. We tackle the complexities in a series.

By Jeff St. John . 28 March 2023