Skip to content
  • Science
  • Politics & Policy
  • Justice
  • Fossil Fuels
  • Clean Energy
  • Today’s Climate
  • Projects
  • About Us
Inside Climate News
Pulitzer Prize-winning, nonpartisan reporting on the biggest crisis facing our planet.
Donate

Search

  • Science
  • Politics & Policy
  • Justice
  • Fossil Fuels
  • Clean Energy
  • Today’s Climate
  • Projects
  • About Us
  • Newsletters

Topics

  • Activism
  • Arctic
  • Business & Finance
  • Climate Law & Liability
  • Climate Treaties
  • Denial & Misinformation
  • Environment & Health
  • Extreme Weather
  • Food & Agriculture
  • Fracking
  • Nuclear
  • Pipelines
  • Regulation
  • Super-Pollutants
  • Water/Drought
  • Wildfires

Information

  • About
  • Jobs & Freelance
  • Reporting Network
  • Impact Statement
  • Contact
  • Whistleblowers
  • Memberships
  • Ways to Give
  • Fellows & Fellowships

Publications

  • E-Books
  • Documents

RGGI

Flood-Prone Communities in Virginia May Lose a Lifeline if Governor Pulls State Out of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

Aside from capping power plant emissions, the RGGI program sustains a state fund that helps coastal towns cope with recurring storms and rising tides.

By Emma Ricketts

A driver passes through a street flooded by rain from Hurricane Irene on Aug. 28, 2011 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Credit: Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images
Walkers, buses and bike lanes. Credit: Gary Hershorn/Getty Images

States Vowed to Uphold America’s Climate Pledge. Are They Succeeding?

By Marianne Lavelle

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, a Democrat. Credit: Mark Makela/Getty Images

A Major Fossil Fuel State Is Joining the Northeast's Carbon Market. It's a Big Deal.

By Marianne Lavelle

Looking out over New York City and the state beyond. Credit: Gary Hershorn/Getty Images

New York Passes Ambitious Climate Bill, Aiming to Meet Paris Targets

By Phil McKenna

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf. Credit: Marla Aufmuth/Getty Images

America's No. 3 Coal State Sets Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets

By Marianne Lavelle

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee co-chairs the U.S. Climate Alliance, a coalition of 17 governors committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Credit: David Ryder/Getty Images

These 7 States Are Considering New Carbon Pricing to Fight Climate Change

By Marianne Lavelle

Massachusetts' shift toward cleaner energy can be seen in Gloucester. Credit: Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images

Court Upholds Massachusetts' Authority to Cap Power Plant CO2 Emissions

By Marianne Lavelle

Energy auditors help homeowners find ways to weatherize their homes and reduce energy loss. Credit: U.S. Department of Energy

Carbon Markets Pay Off for These States as New Businesses, Jobs Spring Up

By DAN GEARINO

New Jersey's new governor, Democrat Phil Murphy, plans to bring his state back into the East Coast's carbon trading market. Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

New Jersey to Rejoin East Coast Carbon Market, Virginia May Be Next

By Phil McKenna

Credit: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images

Virginia Launches Plan to Join Northeast Carbon Market, Cut Emissions 30%

By Nicholas Kusnetz

New Jersey's Democratic Gov.-elect Phil Murphy and Lt. Gov.-elect Sheila Oliver celebrate their election victory. The team publicly supported clean energy and having New Jersey rejoin the Northeast's carbon market. Credit: Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty

Election Winners Promise Climate Action in Coast-to-Coast Pushback on Trump

By Phil McKenna

Credit: Todd Van Hoosear/CC-BY-SA-2.0

9 Eastern States Agree to Cut Power Plant Emissions an Additional 30%

By Georgina Gustin

Power plant in Newburg, Maryland. Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images

Tighten Emissions Rules in the Northeast? RGGI States Have a Big Decision

By Marianne Lavelle

Mass. Governor Deval Patrick signs an energy law

In RGGI States, Critical Revenues Seen Doubling

By Maria Gallucci

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives John Boehner

Clean Energy: What to Expect in 2013

By Maria Gallucci

Gov. Chris Christie speaks after signing into law the solar energy bill

New Jersey: When Solar Economics Trumps Politics

By Maria Gallucci, InsideClimate News

Clean air rally in Oakland, Calif.

California Torn Over Cap & Trade Riches

By Maria Gallucci, InsideClimate News

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie

A Last-Ditch Effort to Save Cap & Trade in New Jersey

By Maria Gallucci, InsideClimate News

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick

Northeast Bucking CO2 Emissions Trend

By Maria Gallucci, InsideClimate News

Posts navigation

1 2 Next

Newsletters

We deliver climate news to your inbox like nobody else. Every day or once a week, our original stories and digest of the web's top headlines deliver the full story, for free.

Keep Environmental Journalism Alive

ICN provides award-winning climate coverage free of charge and advertising. We rely on donations from readers like you to keep going.

Donate Now
Inside Climate News
  • Science
  • Politics & Policy
  • Justice
  • Fossil Fuels
  • Clean Energy
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Whistleblowers
  • Privacy Policy
Inside Climate News uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you accept this policy. Learn More