Politics

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
Podcast

Unpacking Newsom’s bold $22B climate plan in the California budget

The "California Blueprint" includes funding for everything from electric buses and building retrofits to support services for firefighters.

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By Julia Pyper . 38 min . 13 January 2022
Solar

California's Gov. Newsom says 'changes need to be made' to the state's polarizing net-metering proposal

But he says he won't intervene in the heated debate that's pitted solar and environmental groups against utility customer watchdogs.

By Jeff St. John . 12 January 2022
Politics

Here’s where things stand with climate legislation in Congress

The Build Back Better Act — and its $555B in climate spending — is not dead yet.

By David Roberts . 7 January 2022
Carbon capture

US government squandered hundreds of millions on 'clean coal' pipe dream

Federal investments in industrial carbon capture paid off, but investments in coal-plant CCS did not, watchdog finds.

By Jeff St. John . 5 January 2022