Fossil fuels

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
Liquefied natural gas

Does LNG really fight climate change? 5 common LNG claims, examined

The LNG industry frames itself as a tool of foreign policy and a climate solution. Canary Media digs into the details.

By Julian Spector . 20 February 2024
Fossil fuels

EDF and Google partner to map global methane emissions from space

MethaneSat is one of the most ambitious attempts to measure the world’s massive methane problem. Its first satellite is scheduled to launch into orbit next month.

By Jeff St. John . 14 February 2024
Fossil fuels

New York could rewrite its relationship to fossil gas with this bill

The state needs to downsize its gas infrastructure and electrify its buildings to meet its climate goals. Legislation that would help it do that is gaining momentum.

By Dan McCarthy . 13 February 2024
Liquefied natural gas

Biden paused LNG export approvals, but activists say fight is far from over

Climate activists celebrate the White House’s recent announcement that it will review LNG export approvals — while also preparing for a long battle.

By Maria Gallucci . 8 February 2024
Utilities

Duke Energy seeks to delay its 2030 climate target in North Carolina

Amid an expected surge in electricity demand, critics say the utility is “tripling down” on natural gas and snubbing clean energy.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 6 February 2024
Hydrogen

Should power plants burn clean hydrogen to make electricity?

Utilities say the fuel can help them achieve a carbon-free grid. Climate hawks say it opens up a morass of waste and greenwashing that may impede better solutions.

By Julian Spector . 2 February 2024
Hydrogen

Clean hydrogen is driving the next Gulf Coast energy boom

Fossil fuel giants and renewables stalwarts alike are betting they can produce hydrogen without all the carbon emissions.

By Julian Spector . 1 February 2024
Liquefied natural gas

In win for climate advocates, Biden to pause decision on LNG exports

Activists fighting new liquefied-natural-gas export facilities, including CP2, celebrate news that Biden admin will consider the climate impacts of LNG.

By Nicole Pollack . 24 January 2024