Climate

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,…

Here’s how to buy renewable energy from your electric utility

As carbon emissions from fossil fuels keep warming the planet, eco-conscious consumers may wonder if there’s a way to buy…

A Trump SEC would aim to reverse climate disclosure rule, ratchet up ESG fights, sources say

The Securities and Exchange Commission under a second Donald Trump presidency would roll back the aggressive stance the government agency…

Miami is ‘ground zero’ for climate risk. People are moving to the area and building there anyway

MIAMI — Daniel Habibian worries about climate change.  His clothing boutique in Miami Beach’s iconic South Beach neighborhood sits just…

Consumers may soon get access to a share of $8.8 billion in Inflation Reduction Act home energy rebates

Rebates tied to home energy efficiency and created by the Inflation Reduction Act may start flowing to many consumers within…

New EPA limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water could cost $1.5 billion per year to implement

The Environmental Protection Agency released long-awaited regulations Wednesday on some toxic “forever chemicals” found in drinking water. Known as PFAS,…