Fossil fuels

Carbon-free buildings

Homes need to electrify. New building codes will make that harder

A nonprofit group that sets U.S. building codes has nixed rules to make new homes ready for EVs and heat pumps. Climate advocates blame fossil gas lobbyists.

By Jeff St. John . 26 March 2024
Fossil fuels

Chart: Methane emissions are a problem. Where do they come from?

The U.S. is the second-biggest emitter of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Oil and gas production is responsible for most of the emissions.

By Dan McCarthy . 22 March 2024
Electrification

Data centers, bitcoin and EVs send utilities scrambling for more power

U.S. energy use has been flat, but bitcoin, data centers, and EVs are fueling a spike and threatening climate goals.

By Kristi Swartz, Pam Radtke, Floodlight . 19 March 2024
Utilities

Minnesota utility’s plan for getting off gas isn’t enough, critics say

CenterPoint Energy’s "innovation plans" won’t put the state on track to achieve its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by midcentury.

By Frank Jossi . 12 March 2024
Liquefied natural gas

How safe are LNG terminals? Nearby communities have no way of knowing

As more liquefied natural gas terminals are built along the U.S. Gulf Coast, residents say a lack of transparency leaves them unsure about the safety hazards.

By Pam Radtke, Floodlight . 7 March 2024
Liquefied natural gas

One big downside of LNG exports: Price swings for US gas consumers

The global gas trade has brought new volatility home to domestic markets — a factor the White House is considering as it reassesses the LNG buildout.

By Julian Spector . 6 March 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
Liquefied natural gas

Inside the fight to stop LNG export projects in South Texas

Construction on the giant Rio Grande LNG export terminal has started, and plans for more LNG infrastructure are underway. Local leaders are rallying to stop the projects anyway.

By Maria Gallucci . 28 February 2024
Clean energy

Chart: Nearly all new US power plants built in 2024 will be clean energy

Renewables, batteries and nuclear will add up to 96% of all new power capacity constructed this year, per federal data.

By Julian Spector, Maria Virginia Olano . 23 February 2024
Guides and how-tos

Inside my quest for a climate-friendly bank

When I learned that my bank might be investing my money in fossil fuels, I went looking for an alternative. Here's how you can too.

By Pearl Marvell . 21 February 2024