Just transition

The West is making mistakes as it helps developing nations get off coal

As emerging economies look to switch from coal to clean energy, some globally funded initiatives leave workers and communities behind.

By Saqib Rahim . 9 November 2023

Four large concrete stacks at a coal plant — South Africa's coal-fired Rooiwal Power Station (Michele Spatari/AFP/Getty Images)

Clean energy jobs

Clean energy’s Made-in-America movement could bring jobs for coal miners

Phil Smith of the United Mine Workers of America explains how clean energy manufacturing can help offset job losses for an industry it’s helping to replace.

By Alison F. Takemura . 6 June 2023
Clean energy manufacturing

Green steel could help rebuild America's Rust Belt

A new study shows the potential for clean energy and hydrogen-based steel production to slash carbon emissions and put Americans to work.

By Katie Myers . 16 May 2023
Energy equity

Income-based electric bills: The newest utility fight in California

A state law calling for utility bills to be based on household income could drive adoption of EVs and heat pumps — or punish rooftop solar and efficiency.

By Jeff St. John . 9 May 2023
Clean energy

Video: Top trends in climate and energy in New England

Journalists from The Boston Globe, WBUR and RTO Insider join Canary Media to talk about progress and pitfalls in the Northeast's clean energy transition.

By 12 April 2023
Energy equity

Pilot project brings rooftop solar to low-income households in Ohio

The initiative in Cleveland aims to find out how much money people can save with solar panels and bring solar to communities that haven’t previously had access.

By Kathiann Kowalski . 4 January 2023
Fossil fuels

As LNG exports soar, a Florida community fights a proposed terminal

A historically Black neighborhood in Port St. Joe, Florida wants to revitalize its streets — and a potential LNG export terminal does not fit the plan.

By Maria Gallucci . 21 December 2022
Just transition

To get tax credits, clean-energy firms must soon meet labor standards

In January, new wage and apprenticeship criteria will kick in for companies seeking popular federal tax incentives for renewable energy projects.

By Julian Spector . 2 December 2022
Just transition

Who should pay to help coal communities in the energy transition?

Staff at Arizona’s utility regulator say customers shouldn’t be charged more to fund a $144 million just transition package for the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe and other coal communities.

By Alison F. Takemura . 24 October 2022
Just transition

A Brooklyn neighborhood's long fight for green jobs is paying off

In New York City's Sunset Park, Equinor’s plan for a wind turbine hub is part of the community's larger vision to clean up and revive the waterfront.

By Maria Gallucci . 13 October 2022
Energy equity

5 big takeaways on the grassroots clean energy revolution

U.S. communities are taking control of energy decisions and building clean energy projects. Follow Canary's week of special coverage, Power by the People.

By Julian Spector . 10 October 2022