Climate ChangeJanuary 23, 2017
What Could Replace the Clean Power Plan?
Trump could soon issue an executive order directing the EPA to consider the Clean Power Plan illegal and stop any work related to the regulation
Energy
EnergyJanuary 19, 2017
Exit Interview: Presidential Science Advisor John Holdren
Scientific American executive editor Fred Guterl talks with Pres. Obama’s science advisor, John Holdren, about climate science, space travel, the issue of reproducibility in science, the brain initiative and more.
The Young American Scientists Issue—Read Now
EnergyJanuary 19, 2017
Perry Promises to Protect "All of the Science" at the Energy Department
Trump's nominee for Energy secretary says that he will base decisions on "sound science"
EnergyJanuary 19, 2017
Pruitt Says He Backs Biofuels Program, but Is Open to Tweaks
Trump's choice to lead the Environmental Protection Agency tells Senate he would honor the intent of the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard
EnergyJanuary 18, 2017
2 Bipartisan Paths Forward on Energy and Climate Policy
Despite the rancor of the U.S. presidential election and transition, supporting nuclear power and streamlining transmission line and pipeline construction could provide a bipartisan path forward on energy and climate
PolicyJanuary 18, 2017
Trump's 5 Most “Anti-Science” Moves
The president-elect has taken what is widely seen as a hostile stance toward the scientific community. Here’s why
EnergyJanuary 12, 2017
Wind and Solar Growth Outpace Gas
More than half of electricity generation capacity added to the U.S. grid in 2016 came from renewable resources
EnergyJanuary 12, 2017
U.S. Energy Agency Toughens Protections for Scientists
Revised scientific-integrity policy gives researchers more leeway to speak to the press and publish their findings
EnergyJanuary 9, 2017
Obama Makes the Case for His Clean Energy Legacy
"Near-term politics aside" President expresses confidence that shift toward low-carbon fuels will continue
EnergyJanuary 6, 2017
U.S. on Track to Become Net Energy Exporter
Though the outlook does not factor in any policies from the incoming fossil fuel-friendly Trump administration
EnergyJanuary 1, 2017
Battery Storage Poised to Expand Rapidly
The 2016 Los Angeles gas leak put battery storage of electricity on the fast track
EnergyJanuary 1, 2017
Yes, We Can Get Power from Lightning--but It's Probably Not Worth It [Podcast]
A bolt of lightning can light up the sky—but can its energy be captured to power the lights in our homes? This was the first question explored in the new podcast “CrowdScience” from the BBC World Service