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Politics

Chart: Trump’s win could lead to far more planet-warming emissions

A Trump administration could cause the U.S. to emit an additional 4 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere by 2030, blowing past climate targets.

By Dan McCarthy . 8 November 2024
Politics

After Trump win, it's up to states to lead on climate action

During Trump's first term, states stepped up with clean power mandates, strong building codes, and EV incentives. Now they need to do even more.

By Jeff St. John . 8 November 2024
Clean industry

Biden’s $6B bid to clean up heavy industry at risk under Trump

A federal program that aims to clean up 33 industrial facilities, from steel mills to snack plants, could face big cuts in Trump's second term.

By Maria Gallucci . 11 November 2024
Offshore wind

How will offshore wind fare under a second Trump term?

Trump said he’ll end offshore wind “on day one.” Experts say he can’t do that, but his administration could cause plenty of trouble for the nascent industry.

By Jeff St. John . 13 November 2024
Policy & regulation

How New York can get on track to meet its big clean energy goals

State law requires New York to get 70% of its power from clean sources by 2030. The state is falling short of that goal — but advocates say it’s still within reach.

By Akielly Hu . 14 November 2024
Clean energy manufacturing

Can clean energy manufacturing survive under Trump?

Factories are starting to make solar panels and batteries in the US. But the new administration may target the tax credits and funding programs they need.

By Julian Spector . 14 November 2024
Politics

Chart: Most Americans support expanding solar and wind power

Clean energy is popular among both Democrats and Republicans, but it’s losing some steam with the latter.

By Dan McCarthy . 15 November 2024
Green steel

Move over, data centers. US steel mills need lots of clean power too.

A new report quantifies just how much clean electricity the US steel industry will need to decarbonize — a task that could get even harder under Donald Trump.

By Maria Gallucci . 18 November 2024
Green steel

The economic case for green steel production at a Michigan steel mill

Cleveland-Cliffs’ Dearborn Works blast furnace is due for relining in 2027. Advocates say now is the time to convert it to new technology powered by clean energy.

By Kari Lydersen . 19 November 2024
Policy & regulation

Will Trump’s plan to kill the EV tax credit help China?

The $7,500 tax credit requires EVs to source battery materials outside China. Cutting it could undermine investment in the U.S. battery supply chain.

By Jeff St. John . 25 November 2024