Politics

Podcast

Russia's war reshapes the energy transition

The invasion of Ukraine has leaders making energy pivots — for better and for worse.

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By Julia Pyper . 54 min . 10 March 2022
Fossil fuels

How fast can Europe wean itself off Russian gas?

Heat pumps and clean energy can improve Europe's energy security while aiding climate goals.

By Jeff St. John . 1 March 2022
Fossil fuels

Hawaii relies on Russian oil — but clean energy could change that

Hawaii's transition to renewables becomes all the more urgent as Russia's invasion of Ukraine rattles energy markets.

By Julian Spector . 25 February 2022
Podcast

How to elect state leaders on climate

This group is using legislative transparency as a tool for climate action.

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By Julia Pyper . 32 min . 24 February 2022
Hydrogen

Which states will win out on $9.5B in federal clean hydrogen funding?

The U.S. government is finally investing in clean hydrogen. From L.A. to West Virginia, everybody wants a slice.

By Jeff St. John . 24 February 2022
Politics

Calif. Sen. Padilla on climate, wildfires, solar and clean school buses

A Q&A with California's junior senator on his proposals to modernize FEMA, electrify buses and help low-income Americans access clean energy.

By Canary Staff . 16 February 2022
Podcast

Senator Padilla on climate, equity and partisanship

When it comes to addressing top Democratic priorities, the senator representing California declares: "We're not giving up that easily."

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By Julia Pyper . 30 min . 10 February 2022
Solar

Is there hope of finding middle ground on California's rooftop solar policy?

Utility regulators are under heavy pressure to change their net-metering proposal — but there’s little agreement on what should result.

By Jeff St. John . 31 January 2022
Podcast

Biden's climate record, one year in

Climate action was a top issue in the 2020 election, but has the president lived up to his campaign promises?

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By Julia Pyper . 45 min . 27 January 2022
Policy & regulation

Do dividends make carbon taxes more popular? Not so far, study finds

A common theory holds that rebating money to taxpayers would build support, but real-world evidence suggests otherwise.

By David Roberts . 24 January 2022