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A Trump Ally’s Rise in Colombia Could Mean the End of Landmark Climate Policies

Abelardo de la Espriella, the apparent winner of the presidential election, has vowed to expand oil, gas and mining production, alarming activists in the world’s deadliest country for environmental defenders.

By Katie Surma

Abelardo de la Espriella celebrates after casting his vote during the Colombian presidential runoff on June 21 in Barranquilla. Credit: Leonardo Castañeda/Getty Images
Democrat Abigail Spanberger speaks on Tuesday after being declared the winner of the Virginia gubernatorial race against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears. Credit: Charles Paullin/Inside Climate News

With a Lock on State Government Control, Virginia Democrats Now Face Difficult Decisions on Data Centers and Renewable Energy

By Charles Paullin

New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill (center-left) celebrates her election night win during a watch party at the Hilton East Brunswick Hotel on Tuesday. Credit: Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images

Green Groups’ Election Takeaway: Focus on Trump Energy Agenda Costs

By Marianne Lavelle

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during his election night watch party at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater on Tuesday in New York City. Credit: Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images

NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani to Face Pressing Climate, Environment Issues

By Lauren Dalban

Democrat Abigail Spanberger (left) challenges Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in the race for Virginia governor. Credit: Win McNamee and Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

In Virginia, Voters Head to the Polls Hot Over Data Centers, Solar Facilities and Rising Electric Bills

By Charles Paullin

Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger speaks to supporters during a rally on June 16 in Henrico County, Va. Credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images

Virginia’s Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Embraces Renewables, Natural Gas and Community Planning for Data Centers

By Charles Paullin

People vote on the New York City mayoral primary election at Louis D. Brandeis High School day in Manhattan on June 24. Credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images

The Heat That Seared New York City’s Primary Voters Is Just One Impact of Global Warming on Elections

By Chad Small

Friedrich Merz, chancellor candidate of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union, reacts after his speech during an election campaign stop on Feb. 20 in Berlin. Credit: Maja Hitij/Getty Images

Conservatives Win in Germany, But New Chancellor Will Be Limited in Ability to Make Big Changes to Climate and Energy Policy

By Dan Gearino

Nick Saban accepts the Icon Award during the 2024 ESPY Awards at the Dolby Theatre on July 11 in Los Angeles. Nick Saban was a frequent write-in for Alabama’s primary utility regulator. Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Nick Saban for Public Office? Alabamians Who Wrote in PSC Candidates Had a Certain Twinkle in Their Eye

By Lee Hedgepeth

Photo illustration by Derek Harrison. Credits: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images; Celal Gunes/Anadolu Agency; courtesy of Joby Bernstein

Climate Takes a Back Seat in High-Profile California Primary Campaigns. One Candidate Aims to Change That

By Liza Gross

Pennsylvania Rep. Summer Lee (D) speaks on stage about the change of the face of power in the United States after a history making number of diverse members were sworn into Congress the past elections, during a keynote discussion of the Netroots Nation progressive grassroots convention in Philadelphia on July 13, 2019. Credit: Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto via Getty Images

A Climate Progressive Leads a Crowded Democratic Field for Pittsburgh’s 12th Congressional District Seat

By Kristoffer Tigue

City Councilor Michelle Wu celebrates winning the election to become Mayor of the City of Boston on Nov. 2, 2021. Credit: Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald

Inside Clean Energy: Here’s What the 2021 Elections Tell Us About the Politics of Clean Energy

By Dan Gearino

Republican Glenn Youngkin greets supporters after giving remarks at a breakfast at Anchor Allie's on Oct. 25, 2021 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Youngkin defeated Democratic candidate and former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe to serve as governor of Virginia. Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Despite GOP Gains in Virginia, the State’s Landmark Clean Energy Law Will Be Hard to Derail

By James Bruggers

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