Gasoline Car Sales to End by 2035 in Massachusetts
Charging stations will need to become as common as gas stations
Stories by Maxine Joselow
Erin Brockovich Blasts U.S. Regulation of Toxic Chemicals
The activist, made famous by Julia Roberts in an eponymous movie, rails against PFAS in drinking water
A Woman Warned GM about Warming, But Men Didn’t Listen
Ruth Reck did pioneering climate change research at the automotive giant, where she says she faced sexism
Uber Commits to 100 Percent EVs—Will It Work?
Though the ride-share company is offering incentives for drivers to switch, more will need to be done to achieve its goal
There Is Little Evidence That Mass Transit Poses a Risk of Coronavirus Outbreaks
A major drop in public transit use coincides with concerns about reducing air pollution that can exacerbate lung conditions
California Passes Historic Clean Truck Rule
The state aims to replace diesel trucks, which contribute to greenhouse gases and smog, with electric vehicles
Lyft Aims for an All-Electric Fleet by 2030—Is That Possible?
Financial incentives and support for more public charging stations will be necessary to boost electric vehicle use
“Ghost Flights” Haunt the Skies, Enlarging Carbon Footprints
Though air travel demand has plummeted, federal regulations have required airlines to maintain flights
Democrats Want to Include Climate Action in Coronavirus Aid
The two main proposals are for airlines to reduce carbon emissions and to extend clean-tech tax credits
U.N. Unveils New Rules for Aviation Carbon Offsets
The new climate rules come as the airline industry is reeling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic
Delivery Vehicles Increasingly Choke Cities with Pollution
Electric vehicles, delivery drones and rules on when delivery trucks can operate are some solutions proposed in a new report
Click, Click, Emit—The Carbon Cost of Online Shopping
Diesel delivery vehicles have consequences for the climate and public health
Rollback of California Car Rules Will Cause Emissions to Spike
Lower fuel economy standards and fewer electric vehicles in the state would threaten global climate targets
Rising Emissions Overshadow Airlines’ Fuel-Efficiency Gains
New mandates from aviation authorities will not go far enough to reduce greenhouse gases, experts say
VW Emissions Cheating Scandal Increased Children’s Pollution Exposure
Increased air pollution impacted low birth weights and asthma attacks, a federal economist says
EPA’s Science Advisory Board to Scrutinize Clean Car Rollback
Critics of the Trump administration move point to errors in the agency’s analysis
Trump Administration to Issue First Emissions Limits for Planes
Greenhouse gas contributions from air travel are expected to rapidly increase in the near future
Car Company's Carbon-Neutral Pledge Meets with Mixed Reviews
Daimler AG’s announcement drew praise, as well as criticism it is not ambitious enough
In Reversal, Clean Car Rollback Will Target Potent Greenhouse Gas
The Trump administration has yet to take broader action to limit heat-trapping hydrofluorocarbons
Why Are Electric Vehicle Sales Low? Psychology Provides Clues
Social norms and a lack of information on financial benefits have hampered U.S. EV adoption
