Jeff Brady
Stories
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Developer Abandons Keystone XL Pipeline Project, Ending Decade Long Battle
TC Energy had suspended construction in January when President Biden revoked a key permit. The controversial project was a major flashpoint in the debate over fossil fuels' role in climate change.
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Tackling 'Energy Justice' Requires Better Data. These Researchers Are On It
President Biden's climate plans call for spending big on energy efficiency. New research could help make sure it actually targets the poor and minority households that most need it.
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Exxon Lobbyist Caught On Video Talks About Undermining Biden's Climate Push
ExxonMobil has condemned the comments of one of its lobbyists secretly recorded by undercover climate activists. The man described pushing lawmakers to weaken President Biden's infrastructure bill.
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A Mystery Illness Is Killing Mid-Atlantic Songbirds
Wildlife officials are asking people not to feed birds or provide bird baths amid dozens of reports of mysterious songbird deaths.
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Democrats' Budget Plan Pushes A Shift To Clean Energy. Here's How It Would Work
The budget blueprint would use financial carrots and sticks to encourage utilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The "clean energy standard" is key to President Biden's climate goals.
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Summer Time And Vacationing Isn't Easy. Blame It On Climate Change
Record high temperatures and torrential rains are affecting people's long-needed summer getaways. As the climate warms, vacations may not be what they once were. People are figuring out how to adapt.
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Despite The Focus On Fighting Climate Change, U.S. Demand For Coal Surged This Summer
The U.S. is expected to burn more coal to generate electricity this year. High natural gas prices and electricity demand are boosting coal for now, but the industry will likely start to decline.
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Congress May Soon Pass The Country's Most Significant Climate Change Legislation Ever
This week may be key for President Biden's ambitious climate goals. Congress is debating measures that are crucial for cutting carbon emissions and meeting U.S. obligations in the Paris climate deal.
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Congress Is Debating Its Biggest Climate Change Bill Ever. Here's What's At Stake
Climate measures in a massive $3.5 trillion economic plan would transform the U.S. energy system. They are crucial for meeting President Biden's ambitious climate goals, but face powerful opposition.
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The U.S. wants to cut its own emissions, but plans to keep exporting fossil fuels
Even as the U.S. aims to cut climate-warming emissions at home, it still exports huge amounts of natural gas, oil and coal. That's coming in for scrutiny ahead of another global climate summit.
