Politics

Solar

Are new solar tariffs coming soon? Here's what you need to know

The House just voted to undo a pause on solar tariffs. If the repeal becomes law, tariffs would derail the U.S. solar rollout this year — but that's unlikely.

By Dan McCarthy, Eric Wesoff . 3 May 2023
Wind

Republican donors are funding misinformation about offshore wind

There's no evidence that offshore wind development harms whales, but fossil-fuel-backed groups have latched onto the claim as a way to hamper the industry.

By Akielly Hu . 24 April 2023
Politics

Minnesota's new climate bill is ambitious: 100% clean energy by 2040

The legislation, which is about to be signed into law, will move the state to all carbon-free electricity, streamline permitting and set pay standards for energy workers.

By Zoya Teirstein . 6 February 2023
Climate crisis

States have a huge role to play in enacting the Inflation Reduction Act

Congress finally took action on climate change in 2022, but the federal government can't implement IRA on its own. States will be vital actors in putting the act's incentives to work.

By Jeff St. John . 27 December 2022
Podcast

The most pivotal years for climate policy

After 160 episodes and five years of interviews, debates and friendly bipartisan banter, Political Climate will be taking a break starting in 2023. This will be the final episode (for now).

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By Julia Pyper . 68 min . 19 December 2022
Politics

This newly elected firebrand wants to bring renewables to Louisiana

A political rookie who describes himself as "Entergy's worst nightmare" ousted a long-time incumbent by promising to advance clean energy and hold a reviled utility to account.

By Emily Pontecorvo, Lylla Younes . 19 December 2022
Guest essay

COP27: Progress on some solutions, but where’s action on the big issue?

In waning hours of U.N. climate conference, there’s optimism about new initiatives, but much frustration over lack of “loss-and-damage” funds for developing nations.

By Laurie Stone . 18 November 2022
Podcast

What a divided government means for climate policy

Climate proved not to be a wedge issue in the 2022 midterms. What could that mean for climate policy post-election?

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By Julia Pyper . 30 min . 18 November 2022
Guest essay

COP27: 'Brazil is back!' Lula aims to protect the Amazon

Nature took center stage at the U.N. climate conference as Brazil's president-elect reengaged in climate talks, Paris accord leaders called for a "Nature Agreement," and nature-based solutions got a bump.

By Laurie Stone . 16 November 2022
Electric vehicles

Why did Californians reject Prop 30 with its billions in EV funding?

What was once a popular ballot measure ultimately tanked in last week's election. What does it mean for the future of electric vehicles in California?

By Blanca Begert . 16 November 2022