Environment

Clean Energy Ventures raises $305 million to back early-stage climate startups

Clean energy stocks may be underperforming in the public market. But there is still a great appetite for companies focused…

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…

Biden signs bill banning imports of Russian uranium for nuclear fuel

The United States will ban imported Russian uranium starting on Aug. 11, the Department of Energy announced Tuesday. Russia controls…

Biden raises tariffs on $18 billion of Chinese imports: EVs, solar panels, batteries and more

The Biden administration announced stiff new tariff rates Tuesday on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports. The White House said…

Kremlin warns of ‘huge danger’ if NATO troops are sent to Ukraine, is watching the West closely

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin doubled down on warning that any…

‘Basel III’ bank rules could pose unexpected threat to Biden’s green energy plans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On a rooftop overlooking Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., Julian Torres stands next to row after row…

Trump VP contender Kristi Noem stands by killing her dog Cricket amid bipartisan ridicule

Republican South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem on Sunday attempted to spin a controversial anecdote about killing her puppy, revealed in…

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…

Biden wants to triple China tariffs on steel, aluminum imports

President Joe Biden is calling on the U.S. Trade Representative to triple the China tariff rate on steel and aluminum…