Policy & regulation

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
Wind

Chart: Offshore wind is poised for massive global expansion

Developer-announced commercial wind projects are booming in offshore waters around the globe, with China and the U.K. in the lead.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 22 October 2021
Clean industry

Leaders in shipping, aviation and heavy industry chart a path to net zero ahead of COP26

The only catch? They say multitrillion-dollar investments and global regulatory consensus are musts.

By Jeff St. John . 21 October 2021
Policy & regulation

If key climate policy is jettisoned, can the US still meet its climate targets?

The Clean Electricity Performance Program is likely a goner. We parse the data to gauge where the country stands without it.

By David Roberts . 20 October 2021