Category: Greenhouse Gas Emissions

North Sea Sees Potential Shift from Oil and Gas to Renewable Energies

The offshore wind industry continues to grow as nations look to change Europe’s oil and gas hub into a major source of renewable energy.
Europe Frets U.S. Battery Factory Subsidies Will Hurt, Not Help

The European Union is trying to assemble the building blocks to produce electric cars, but subsidies are luring companies to the United States.
At G7 Summit, Leaders Wrangle on Coal, Natural Gas and Climate

The U.S. finds itself caught between defending President Biden’s climate change agenda and aiding allies intent on increasing their access to fossil fuels.
Why Some Countries Find It Hard to Move Away From Fossil Fuels

Trinidad and Tobago is the No. 2 exporter of liquefied natural gas in the Americas. Its output has been falling, but it remains committed to fossil fuels.
Climate Change Brings Warmer, Wetter Weather to Trinidad

Even as the leaders of Trinidad and Tobago double down on fossil fuels, climate change is bringing more extreme weather to the island nation.
Your Stories: Cool, Fascinating and Fun Climate Jobs

We asked you to tell us about your careers. You had plenty to say.
In Norway, the Electric Vehicle Future Has Already Arrived

About 80 percent of new cars sold in Norway are battery-powered. As a result, the air is cleaner, the streets are quieter and the grid hasn’t collapsed. But problems with unreliable chargers persist.
Biden’s Climate Tax Breaks Are Popular, Driving Up Law’s Cost

A law to boost clean energy appears to be more potent than predicted, with big implications for both budget talks and efforts to fight climate change.
What to Know About Buying Electric Cars and the New Emissions Rule

Here is what car buyers need to know about the Biden administration’s proposal to push the auto industry to sell more electric cars.
The Real-World Costs of the Digital Race for Bitcoin

Bitcoin mines cash in on electricity — by devouring it, selling it, even turning it off — and they cause immense pollution. In many cases, the public pays a price.
New Rules Will Make Many Electric Cars Ineligible for Tax Credits

The New York Times – Business:
The Biden administration hopes its guidelines for up to $7,500 in tax credits will encourage automakers to reduce their reliance on China for batteries and raw materials.
A ‘Rocking Chair Rebellion’: Seniors Call On Banks to Dump Big Oil

The New York Times – Business:
Older climate activists gathered in cities around the country for a day of action targeting banks that finance fossil fuel projects.