Written by Diane MacEachern

Award-winning author Jonathan Alter makes a convincing case that Jimmy Carter deserves the honor for being the first world leader to recognize climate change, the first to call for an international pact to stop it, the first to establish fuel economy standards, as well as for launching groundbreaking initiatives to clean up toxic waste sites, create America’s largest national park, and champion laws to fight air and water pollution.

Over the past few years, we’ve written a lot about the wastewater generated from oil and gas production — specifically, how little is known about what’s in it and the potential risks of exposure. But as states try to set standards for how to safely treat and dispose of this waste, there are two chemicals […]

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The CEO of New York gas utility Con Edison recently made the bold statement that natural gas is “no longer…part of the longer-term view” in the transition to a clean energy economy, and that he does not expect the company to make additional investments in natural gas pipelines. Many of the company’s actions — from […]

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In southeastern New Mexico, farmers saw temperatures that averaged seven degrees above normal in July. In Santa Fe, a wildfire charred five square miles on the outskirts of town and darkened skies for weeks. And currently, nearly three-fourths of the state is experiencing severe drought, as state officials grapple with plans to ensure critical water […]

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Zero-emission solutions for trucks and buses have arrived. But converting fleets from fossil fuels to electricity will require smart electricity pricing to ensure that new demand from these power-hungry vehicles doesn’t break the grid, and that costs remain manageable for fleet owners, utilities and all customers.

Zero-emission solutions for trucks and buses have arrived. But converting fleets from fossil fuels to electricity will require smart electricity pricing to ensure that new demand from these power-hungry vehicles doesn’t break the grid, and that costs remain manageable for fleet owners, utilities and all customers.