The United States has demonstrated international leadership on climate change in the past, but recent setbacks are presenting new challenges for President Biden.
Tag: Coal
Ukraine’s Coal Miners Struggle While Russia Bombs From Above
The war has added a new threat to the dangerous lives of miners in eastern Ukraine.
Germany Says It Will Restart Coal Power Plants to Save Natural Gas
It was one of a series of measures announced by Germany’s economy minister, as Europe takes steps to deal with reduced energy supplies from Russia.
Germany Says It Will Restart Coal Power Plants to Save Natural Gas
It was one of a series of measures announced by Germany’s economy minister, as Europe takes steps to deal with reduced energy supplies from Russia.
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.
She Spoke Out Against Vietnam’s Plans for Coal. Then She Was Arrested.
The prosecution of Vietnam’s most prominent environmental activist, as well as others, has cast doubt on the country’s commitment to cut coal.
Australia’s ‘Climate Election’ Finally Arrived. Will It Be Enough?
Voters rejected the deny-and-delay approach that has made Australia a global laggard on emission cuts. But how far the new government will go remains to be seen.
Michael Bloomberg Plans a $242 Million Investment in Clean Energy
The billionaire and former mayor of New York City will fund programs in 10 developing countries.
Germany’s Dependence on Russian Gas Is Difficult to Break
Dangerously dependent on Russian gas, Germany is still refusing to cut off President Putin, whose war it is effectively subsidizing to the tune of some $220 million a day.
Stopping Climate Change Is Doable, but Time Is Short, U.N. Panel Warns
A major new scientific report offers a road map for how countries can limit global warming, but warns that the margin for error is vanishingly small.