Demand for lithium, which is used in electric vehicle batteries, has soared, but domestic production of the metal has lagged behind other countries.Demand for lithium, which is used in electric vehicle batteries, has soared, but domestic production of the metal has lagged behind other countries. Read More
Energy Dept. Offers $2.3 Billion Loan to Boost Lithium Production Read More »
Buildings made shaggy with vegetation or fragrant with wood are no longer novelties.Buildings made shaggy with vegetation or fragrant with wood are no longer novelties. Read More
Green Architecture Hits a Growth Spurt Read More »
Organizers of the Games promise to slash greenhouse gas emissions by re-using historic buildings, adding bike lanes, even putting solar panels on the Seine. Will it work?Organizers of the Games promise to slash greenhouse gas emissions by re-using historic buildings, adding bike lanes, even putting solar panels on the Seine. Will it work? Read More
In Paris, the Olympics Clean Up Their Act Read More »
Two fracking companies had challenged requirements that some businesses disclose more information about the risks they face from climate change.Two fracking companies had challenged requirements that some businesses disclose more information about the risks they face from climate change. Read More
Court Temporarily Halts S.E.C.’s New Climate Rules Read More »
For the fourth year in a row, President Biden is trying to eliminate federal tax breaks for coal, oil and gas companies. But fossil fuel subsidies have proven difficult to kill.For the fourth year in a row, President Biden is trying to eliminate federal tax breaks for coal, oil and gas companies. But fossil fuel
U.S. Taxpayers Have Subsidized Fossil Fuels for 111 Years, and Counting Read More »
The financing faced criticism that it doesn’t mesh with U.S. commitments on climate change. Earlier, two climate advisers had resigned over the plan.The financing faced criticism that it doesn’t mesh with U.S. commitments on climate change. Earlier, two climate advisers had resigned over the plan. Read More
U.S. Approves $500 Million for Bahrain Oil Project, Despite Opposition Read More »
State-owned Petrobras could soon be the world’s third-biggest oil producer, in stark contrast to the country’s promises to fight climate change and slow Amazon destruction.State-owned Petrobras could soon be the world’s third-biggest oil producer, in stark contrast to the country’s promises to fight climate change and slow Amazon destruction. Read More
Brazil’s Clashing Goals: Protect the Amazon and Pump Lots More Oil Read More »
Recent heat waves in cities worldwide have the hallmarks of global warming, researchers said. And last month was the hottest February on record.Recent heat waves in cities worldwide have the hallmarks of global warming, researchers said. And last month was the hottest February on record. Read More
Winter Heat Waves and Hottest Ocean Ever Read More »
“Natural asset companies” would put a market price on improving ecosystems, rather than on destroying them.“Natural asset companies” would put a market price on improving ecosystems, rather than on destroying them. Read More
Nature Has Value. Could We Literally Invest in It? Read More »
Many of our imprints on nature will be preserved in the rocks, scientists say, even if this time isn’t yet recognized as a new geologic epoch.Many of our imprints on nature will be preserved in the rocks, scientists say, even if this time isn’t yet recognized as a new geologic epoch. Read More
It’s Not Officially the Anthropocene but Humans Have Changed the Planet Read More »
