Policy & regulation

Clean industry

Are concrete makers moving fast enough to switch to lower-carbon products?

A new report says major manufacturers of concrete and cement are dragging their feet on decarbonization — and government inertia isn't helping either.

By Ingrid Lobet . 3 November 2021
Climate justice

Small island nations suffer under broken and 'cruel' climate finance system

At COP26, leaders of developing countries seek a way out of the vicious circle of debt and storm damage. Will rich countries and major players listen?

By Jeff St. John . 3 November 2021
Climate crisis

US and EU lead global pledge to cut methane pollution at COP26

Nearly 90 countries are promising big cuts in a major greenhouse gas. The U.S. EPA is aiming new methane rules at the oil and gas sector.

By Jeff St. John . 2 November 2021
Climate crisis

Stop, drop and COP: What you need to know about the big climate summit

Canary Media's cheat sheet for the pivotal climate talks underway now in Glasgow, Scotland.

By Julian Spector . 1 November 2021
Climate crisis

Chart: Current climate pledges fall far short of Paris goals — and a livable future

We’re now on track for catastrophic warming, but with enough ambition and grit, we could still keep global temperature rise in check.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 29 October 2021
Utilities

Are you unknowingly funding the utility industry's anti-renewables agenda?

Many utilities belong to trade groups that promote dirty energy over clean — and the utilities raise electricity rates to cover the cost of membership dues.

By Meghan Nutting . 29 October 2021
Climate crisis

COP26: Why this climate summit matters and what it can achieve

RMI CEO Jules Kortenhorst shares the inside scoop on what to watch for at the world's biggest and most important climate change gathering.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 28 October 2021
Wind

Could the US lead the world in floating offshore wind?

The United States lags Europe and Asia on offshore wind, but still has a chance to get ahead in the new and fast-growing market for floating turbines.

By Jason Deign . 27 October 2021
Opinion

Are financial regulators starting to take climate change seriously?

The White House and Treasury Department say climate change is a risk to the financial system. When will they take the next step and limit bank lending to fossil fuel projects?

By Justin Guay . 25 October 2021
Video

Hawaii has a one-year deadline to ditch coal. Can it keep the lights on?

The Aloha State’s race to clean up its electricity sector makes it a real-world test case for rapid decarbonization.

By Julian Spector . 25 October 2021