Environment
Court Orders Shell to Slash Emissions in Historic Ruling
The Dutch verdict is the first to compel a private company, rather than a government, to curb greenhouse gases
Stories by Maxine Joselow
Climate
Exxon Mobil’s Messaging Shifted Blame for Warming to Consumers
An analysis of the fossil fuel company’s documents also found it tried to downplay the dangers of climate change
Environment
National Carbon Tax Upheld by Canada’s Supreme Court
The tax, now equivalent to $24 in U.S. dollars, will rise to $135 by 2030
Automotive
EPA Races to Draft Interim Vehicle Standards for CO2
The emissions limits are expected to be based on an agreement between California and car companies
Automotive
Gasoline Car Sales to End by 2035 in Massachusetts
Charging stations will need to become as common as gas stations
Environment
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
Climate
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
Environment
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
Public Health
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
Policy & Ethics
California Passes Historic Clean Truck Rule
The state aims to replace diesel trucks, which contribute to greenhouse gases and smog, with electric vehicles
Automotive
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
Environment
“Ghost Flights” Haunt the Skies, Enlarging Carbon Footprints
Though air travel demand has plummeted, federal regulations have required airlines to maintain flights
Climate
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
Environment
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
Environment
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
Environment
Click, Click, Emit—The Carbon Cost of Online Shopping
Diesel delivery vehicles have consequences for the climate and public health
Policy & Ethics
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
Environment
Rising Emissions Overshadow Airlines’ Fuel-Efficiency Gains
New mandates from aviation authorities will not go far enough to reduce greenhouse gases, experts say
Public Health
VW Emissions Cheating Scandal Increased Children’s Pollution Exposure
Increased air pollution impacted low birth weights and asthma attacks, a federal economist says
Policy & Ethics
EPA’s Science Advisory Board to Scrutinize Clean Car Rollback
Critics of the Trump administration move point to errors in the agency’s analysis
