Politics
The political dramas and policy choices that are shaping the global response to the existential threat of climate change.
In the Wake of Georgia’s Blue Wave, Alabama Changed Its Utility Regulation Elections. This Black Democrat Is Suing.
By Lee Hedgepeth
A New N.C. Ratepayer Bill Puts the Brakes on Data Centers, but Incentivizes Fossil Fuels
By Lisa Sorg
In New Jersey, Sherrill Agrees to Delay Protections Against Sea Level Rise
By Emilie Lounsberry
DOE Restarts Home Efficiency Rebates, and Electrification Is the Biggest Loser
By Dan Gearino
EPA Rollbacks Could Raise AC, Refrigeration Costs Despite Promise of Lower Prices
By Phil McKenna
Environmentalists Turn Out in Force to Oppose Trump Coal Ash Rollbacks
By Arcelia Martin
Pennsylvania’s Governor Has a Plan to Make Data Centers Bring Their Own Energy. Now Comes the Hard Part.
By Kyle Bagenstose
Hardline Conservative Wins Republican Primary for Texas Oil and Gas Regulator
By Martha Pskowski
Community Leaders in Florida Say Trump’s FEMA Pullback Leaves Them Struggling to Fill the Void
By Amy Green, Charles Paullin
As Communities Warn of Health Risks, New York Will Weaken Its Landmark Climate Law
By Lauren Dalban
Could Georgia Voters Turn Their Utilities Commission Blue?
By Ryan Krugman
Trump Officials, Billionaires and the Quiet Reshaping of America’s Public Lands
By Evan Simon and Ames Alexander, Floodlight
New Zealand Moves to Ban Tort Liability for Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Damage
By Dana Drugmand
EPA Claims ‘Overwhelming Rejection’ of EVs as It Moves to Loosen Air Pollution Rules
By Anika Jane Beamer
Platner’s Energy Plan Prioritizes Lowering Costs and Taking on Big Oil and the ‘Oligarchy’
By Nathaniel Eisen
On Sullivan Planning Board, Platner Voted to Pump the Brakes on Solar
By Nathaniel Eisen