Podcast
Winning political messages with David Roberts
How media and outrage-driven social feeds have shaped electoral politics.
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By Julia Pyper . 40 min .
Politics
Fossil fuels
New Washington state ballot initiative would prevent fossil gas bans
The industry-backed measure to protect fossil gas looks to have received enough signatures to appear on the ballot in November.
By Akielly Hu .
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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 .
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Policy & regulation
Don’t keep doing what you’re already doing
In climate policy and in business, sometimes you’ve gotta do things nobody has tried before.By Julian Spector .
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Policy & regulation
The US will struggle to meet its climate goals without penalties for utilities that fail to cut emissions, report finds
New analysis shows how Sen. Manchin's demand to cut the Clean Electricity Performance Program from the reconciliation bill would kneecap climate policy.By Jeff St. John .
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Electric vehicles
Put some batteries on it
Innovators are finding hacks to get EV chargers built with fewer headaches. One: add batteries.By Julian Spector .
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Podcast
Glimmers of climate optimism with David Roberts
With the Democrats' agenda still stuck in political limbo, the stakes could not be higher.PlayBy Julia Pyper . 46 min .
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Policy & regulation
North Carolina to mandate 70% cut in electricity CO2 emissions by 2030
The bipartisan compromise bill includes bold targets and regional firsts, but critics say it's too lax on Duke Energy.By Jeff St. John .
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Guest essay
Build Back Better Act would reduce the burden of household energy costs
The big budget bill being debated by Congress would help tackle climate change and also make clean electricity more affordable for strapped households. -
Podcast
Big climate policies hang in limbo
A crucial vote in the House could determine the future of the Democrats' Build Back Better agenda.PlayBy Julia Pyper . 36 min .
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Air travel
Newsletter: High-flying electric aviation startups enthrall investors
But is a whole new category of transportation the best way to help the climate?By Julian Spector .
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