Articles

Electric vehicles

3 things every EV driver should know about their tires

Electric cars put different kinds of stress on tires, and that should factor into how you choose and care for them.

By Julian Spector . 9 August 2022
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Regulators’ foot-dragging on public records hides the full story behind Ohio’s utility corruption scandal

Documents produced at the end of July shed light on Sam Randazzo’s role at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. But more documents before and after his tenure still haven’t been produced.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 8 August 2022
Food and farms

3 smart ways the US can grow more food while emitting less carbon

A climate-friendly national food strategy would start with accelerating alternative proteins, reducing food waste and investing in agricultural innovation.

By Michael Grunwald . 8 August 2022
Politics

Chart: Most voters support climate bill, including majority of Republicans

A poll of likely voters finds overwhelming support for the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes big investments in clean energy and good jobs.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 5 August 2022
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Farm owner and Indiana rural electric cooperative celebrate massive new solar array

The solar array provides revenue for the family farm plus clean power and likely savings for the electric cooperative members.

By Kari Lydersen . 5 August 2022
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Ohio’s Paradox Prize projects offer transit solutions for car-dependent communities

Low-income workers have long faced a transportation dilemma: “No car, no job; no job, no car.” Pilot projects showed how innovative transit programs can help employers as well.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 4 August 2022
Workforce diversity

Charging Up: A chat with Jodi White, CEO of BayWa r.e. Solar Systems

Plus, climatetech career moves at Stem, Energy Impact Partners, GSA, BlueWave Solar, Tau Carbon, GTI Energy and more.

By Maria Virginia Olano, Eric Wesoff . 4 August 2022
Heat pumps

Window heat pumps will help electrify New York City's apartments

A $70 million initiative will deploy 30,000 electric heat pumps to bring climate-friendly comfort to residents of NYC's aging public-housing units.

By Maria Gallucci . 3 August 2022
Electrification

Meet a chef working to electrify commercial kitchens

Christopher Galarza helps restaurants and institutions shift to induction stoves. The change is good for the climate — and for kitchen workers' mental health and well-being.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 3 August 2022
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Can Californians afford electric cars? Wait lists for rebates are long and some programs have shut down

State funding for electric vehicle subsidies is insufficient so lower-income residents have trouble getting them, jeopardizing California’s climate and air pollution goals

By Nadia Lopez . 2 August 2022