Camila Domonoske
Stories
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Making oil is more profitable than saving the planet. These numbers tell the story
Major oil companies are under pressure to invest more money in clean energy — but there's a big hurdle: It's still a hell of a lot more profitable to produce fossil fuels.
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Oil firms are out in force at the climate talks. Here's how to decode their language
The oil industry has a huge voice in this year's climate talks. But what are oil companies actually saying? And why does it matter? We break down their pledges and statements into plain English.
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GM autoworkers approve new contract, securing wage increases
Long-time workers should see pay rise by about 33%, while some newer workers and temps will see their pay more than double. Ford and Stellantis workers are still voting on similar proposals.
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The UAW won big in the auto strike — but what does it mean for the rest of us?
Here's what the UAW's lucrative contract might mean for workers, companies and car buyers.
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An EV future, paid for by gas
At the Detroit auto show this year, there weren't any electric vehicle debuts. Companies are committed to building EVs — but they're funding those plans with lots and lots of gas-powered moneymakers.
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Getting a $7,500 tax credit for an electric car will soon get a lot easier
Buyers will be able to take advantage of the tax credit at the dealership when purchasing an electric vehicle. And they'll be available even for those who pay little or no taxes.
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Why oil prices are relatively high right now
Global crude oil prices seemed to be rising inexorably toward $100 a barrel — but then they pulled a U-turn. Meanwhile the oil industry is deeply divided on what the future looks like
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UAW once again expands its historic strike, hitting two of the Big 3 automakers
The United Auto Workers will expand its strike against Ford and GM, but not Stellantis after the company formerly known as Chrysler made last-minute concessions.
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The strike against automakers by members of the UAW hits the 2 week mark
History casts a long shadow over workers on strike at the UAW. For a third-generation autoworker, the unions demands from automakers feels personal.
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UAW strike latest: GM sends 2,000 workers home in Kansas
General Motors had previously warned it would need to stop production at its Fairfax, Kansas, assembly plant, because it relied on parts that came from a Missouri plant that is currently on strike.
