Climate

Biden pauses approval of new LNG export projects in win for climate activists

President Joe Biden paused pending approvals of exports from new liquefied natural gas projects on Friday, a move cheered by…

John Kerry, the U.S. climate envoy, to leave the Biden administration

John Kerry, the U.S. special envoy on climate, is stepping down from the Biden administration in the coming weeks, according…

BYD beats Tesla for a second straight year after producing more than 3 million cars in 2023

BEIJING — BYD produced more than 3 million new energy vehicles in 2023, surpassing Tesla‘s production for a second straight…

China’s Xiaomi unveils its first EV as it looks to compete with Porsche, Tesla

BEIJING — Chinese consumer electronics company Xiaomi on Thursday detailed plans to enter China’s oversaturated electric vehicle market and compete…

‘You can’t just make your own rules’: Tesla faces Scandi revolt as Danes join Swedish strike

Tesla faces a growing revolt in Scandinavia after Danish dockworkers joined a sympathy strike with Swedish mechanics, heaping pressure on…

How a tax break of up to $3,200 can help heat your home more efficiently this winter

Winter is almost here, meaning the year’s coldest temperatures aren’t far off. But homeowners can take advantage of recently enacted…

Why climate change may cost you big bucks — and what to do about it

The following is an excerpt from “This week, your wallet,” an audio program produced by CNBC’s Personal Finance team. Listen…

Governors, Biden administration push to quadruple efficient heating, AC units by 2030

A group of 25 state governors that make up the U.S. Climate Alliance and the Biden administration are expected to…

2023 severe weather: $57 billion in damage and 253 people dead so far

The U.S. has suffered the highest number of billion-dollar weather disasters on record this year with wildfires and severe storms…

White House asks for additional $4 billion for FEMA after Hurricane Idalia, Maui fires

WASHINGTON — The White House is requesting an additional $4 billion from Congress to bolster funding for the Federal Emergency…