Climate & Energy

A Wonky Policy Proposal in the Reconciliation Bill Could Help Prevent Climate Chaos

The Clean Electricity Payment Program is an essential part of the Democrats’ climate package

By James Steinbauer September 13, 2021

In this story: clean energy

For a New Generation of College Students, Climate Change Isn’t Political. It’s a Lived Reality.

But when it comes to how to respond to the crisis, the debate goes on

By Jonathan Hahn September 12, 2021

In this story: climate change, students, activism

So You Want to Be an Architect?

First, go to a planning commission meeting

By Heather Smith September 9, 2021

In this story: architecture, urban planning, education, cool schools, climate change

Indigo-colored engineering drawning with two nicely sharpened pencils and a compass

ICYMI: Vegan Tuna, Huge Solar Expansion & Harvard Divests

A weekly roundup for busy people

By Paul Rauber September 10, 2021

In this story: climate change

After a Week of Cascading Disasters, Grief Becomes a Crucible for Climate Action

Climate activists’ motto should be “First mourn—then organize!”

By Jason Mark September 5, 2021

In this story: climate change

Will the Beloved Emperor Penguin Go Extinct?

A new study warns that the birds’ numbers are diminishing

By Jessica Myers September 7, 2021

In this story: wildlife, climate change, endangered species

Fire: How Does It Even Work?

With increasing fire danger, a crash course in how to save structures

By Colleen Hagerty September 8, 2021

In this story: land use, climate change

Letter From Lake Tahoe

Housing sprawl in the woods and corporate-fueled climate change make for a combustible mix

By Amy Westervelt September 3, 2021

In this story: climate change

It’s Time for Congress to Build Back Bolder

To ensure a truly just transition to a clean energy economy, workers must have the right to form unions

By Derrick Figures September 6, 2021

In this story: labor, clean energy, politics, Policy

The Electricity Is Melting

As glaciers see diminishing returns, is hydropower worth it?

By Abe Musselman September 2, 2021

In this story: renewable energy, climate change, technology, environmental justice

A silhouetted figure walks along a rocky, landscape thinly covered with snow, with white mountains in the distance.

Climate & Energy

A Wonky Policy Proposal in the Reconciliation Bill Could Help Prevent Climate Chaos

For a New Generation of College Students, Climate Change Isn’t Political. It’s a Lived Reality.

So You Want to Be an Architect?

ICYMI: Vegan Tuna, Huge Solar Expansion & Harvard Divests

After a Week of Cascading Disasters, Grief Becomes a Crucible for Climate Action

Will the Beloved Emperor Penguin Go Extinct?

Fire: How Does It Even Work?

Letter From Lake Tahoe

It’s Time for Congress to Build Back Bolder

The Electricity Is Melting

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