Climate

Many ‘doubted the vision’: Saudi investment minister touts ‘green shoring’ on path to diversification

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid al-Falih pushed back against skepticism over the country’s economic diversification plan, as Riyadh touts “green…

How EVs and gasoline cars compare on total cost — where you live can make a huge difference

Electric vehicles may save consumers money over the long term relative to traditional gasoline-powered cars. While EVs still tend to…

Climate change is gentrifying neighborhoods. In Miami, residents fear high prices — and a lost soul

MIAMI — Nicole Crooks stood in the plaza of the historic Lyric Theater, a royal blue hat shielding her from…

‘Loophole’ may get you a $7,500 tax credit for leasing an EV, auto analysts say

Buying a new electric vehicle isn’t the only way consumers can access a $7,500 federal EV tax credit. They may…

Many Americans think they’re insulated from climate change. Their finances indicate otherwise

Many Americans think they’re insulated from the effects of global warming. But climate change is already having negative and broad…

Biden administration proposes rule for workplaces to address excessive heat

The Biden administration proposed a new rule Tuesday to address excessive heat in the workplace, as tens of millions of…

China’s EV architect says investing in Europe is a way forward

HEFEI, China — The man who spearheaded China’s electric car strategy said Wednesday that Chinese investment in the European electric vehicles industry could be a…

More states expected to roll out Inflation Reduction Act energy-efficiency rebates this summer

New York is launching a program offering homeowners up to $14,000 in total rebates for energy-efficiency upgrades to their property,…

Mexico elects Claudia Sheinbaum as the country’s first-ever female president

Mexico’s left-leaning climate scientist Claudia Sheinbaum has secured enough votes to become the Latin American country’s first-ever female president. The…

White House to support new nuclear power plants in the U.S.

The White House on Wednesday plans to announce new measures to support the development of new U.S. nuclear power plants,…