Fossil Fuels
Why the EPA Might Make New Gas Plants Catch Carbon
There is debate about whether the agency will rely on carbon capture to achieve emissions reductions
Stories by Jean Chemnick
Fossil Fuels
What the EPA’s New Plans for Regulating Power Plants Mean for Carbon
Administrator Michael Regan argues regulation of mercury, ozone, water and coal ash will also curb greenhouse gases
Climate Change
Why the White House Never Released Its 2030 Climate Strategy
Political turmoil in Congress and uncertainty about climate regulations has hampered release of the report showing how the U.S. would cut emissions in half
Climate Change
How Biden Could Close Coal Plants without Carbon Regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency is looking at achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions by targeting other pollutants
Climate Change
Fearing Liability, U.S. Resists U.N. Fund for Climate Damages
The reluctance reflects long-standing concerns over climate-related litigation
Climate Change
U.S.-China Deal Boosts Climate Talks in Final Stretch
The agreement calls for sharing carbon capture technology and developing new methane policies
Climate Change
Climate Talks Turn to Contentious Issue of Paying for Damage Already Done
Climate-vulnerable countries are pushing for compensation for lives and livelihoods affected by warming
Climate Change
As COP26 Climate Summit Continues, Attention Turns to Carbon Markets
Negotiators must work out the rules governing trading carbon offsets to help nations achieve net zero emissions
Climate Change
Doing the Math on Biden’s Climate Pledge
At the COP26 climate summit, the administration aims to show the U.S. will reduce emissions 50 percent in the next nine years
Climate Change
U.S. Announces New Rules to Curtail Methane at Climate Summit
The proposed EPA rules will cover the full fossil fuel supply chain
Climate Change
World Waits for Specifics on U.S. Climate Plan
In the run-up to major international climate negotiations, the fate of the Biden administration’s climate plans is uncertain
Climate Change
Cost of Carbon Pollution Pegged at $51 a Ton
The Biden Administration raised the benchmark, and may do it again within a year
Policy
U.S. Officially Rejoins Paris Climate Agreement
The Biden Administration aims to strengthen the country’s emissions reduction pledge under the pact by Earth Day
Environment
How Biden’s Environmental Justice Order Might Work
The President ordered 40 percent of the benefits from federal climate action go to disadvantaged communities
Climate Change
Earth Day Summit Will Mark U.S. Return to Global Climate Talks
President Biden has said the event will be aimed at persuading countries to strengthen their greenhouse gas reduction pledges
Climate Change
Here Are All the Climate Actions Biden Took on Day One
As expected, the president signed executive orders to rejoin the Paris climate agreement and review Trump-era rollbacks
Policy
Historic Picks for EPA, Interior Complete Biden Climate Team
The selections of Representative Deb Haaland and Michael Regan are seen as signs that environmental justice will be prioritized by the new administration
Policy
Biden Names John Kerry Climate Envoy
The appointment telegraphs the incoming administration considers climate change a key foreign policy concern
Climate Change
Biden Stocks Transition Teams with Climate Experts
The president-elect has included those with climate experience across a wide swath of federal agencies
Climate Change
China Says It Will Stop Releasing CO2 within 40 Years
The surprise announcement vaults the country ahead of U.S. climate ambitions and could encourage developing countries to follow suit
