A Supreme Court ruling, combined with an energy crunch and intraparty politics, makes it nearly impossible for President Biden to achieve his climate goals.
Author: Coral Davenport
Republican Drive to Tilt Courts Against Climate Action Reaches a Crucial Moment
A Supreme Court environmental case being decided this month is the product of a coordinated, multiyear strategy by Republican attorneys general and conservative allies.
E.P.A. to Block Pebble Mine Project in Alaska
The E.P.A. has proposed to ban the disposal of mining waste in the Bristol Bay watershed, a decision that very likely means the end of the Pebble Mine project.
States Sue Postal Service Over New Gas-Powered Mail Trucks
Sixteen states argue the Postal Service failed to properly vet clean alternatives to polluting trucks that could get as little as 8.6 miles to the gallon.
Climate Activists Rally at the White House to Demand Action
In Washington, D.C., as well as Phoenix, Atlanta and scores of other cities across the country, demonstrators called on the government to enact bold climate action.
Biden Plans to Open More Public Land to Drilling
The president is under pressure to bring down gas prices, but any new drilling would be years away. The fees that companies pay would rise sharply.
As Gas Prices Soar, Biden’s Climate Ambitions Sputter
Rising costs at the pump, war in Ukraine, an emboldened fossil fuel industry and stalled legislation have imperiled President Biden’s climate agenda.
Biden Restores California’s Power to Set Stringent Tailpipe Rules
The state is expected to write strict auto pollution standards designed to significantly speed the transition to electric vehicles and influence new federal rules.