"How Tariffs Could Upend the Transition to Cleaner Energy"
"The levies are expected to drive up costs for U.S. companies that rely on renewable energy technology from abroad and scramble supply chains worldwide."
Source: NYTimes, 04/04/2025
Technology
"The Newest Hurdle For Offshore Wind: Trump’s EPA"
"The agency, led by Trump loyalist Lee Zeldin, just revoked one offshore wind farm’s permit. Now anti-wind groups are trying to leverage a Republican-run EPA."
Source: Canary Media, 04/02/2025
"California Launches First-In-Nation Satellite Tech To Curb Methane Leaks"
"California air quality regulators announced the launch of a first-in-nation satellite data project Friday, with the aim of monitoring and minimizing methane emissions."
Source: The Hill, 03/26/2025
"The Vicious Cycle of Extreme Heat Leading to More Fossil Fuel Use"
"A new report illustrates a concerning dynamic: Record heat last year pushed countries to use more planet-warming fossil fuels to cool things down."
Source: NYTimes, 03/25/2025
Chinese EV Maker BYD Says Charging Could Be As Quick As Filling A Tank
"The Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has unveiled a new charging system that it said could make it possible for EVs to charge as quickly as it takes to refill with petrol."
Source: Guardian, 03/19/2025
"Trump Administration Aims to Eliminate E.P.A.’s Scientific Research Arm"
"The Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate its scientific research arm, firing as many as 1,155 chemists, biologists, toxicologists and other scientists, according to documents reviewed by Democrats on the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology."
Source: NYTimes, 03/19/2025
"Want Cheap Power, Fast? Solar and Wind Firms Have a Suggestion."
"Renewable energy companies are shifting strategy under President Trump, emphasizing the economic benefits of low-carbon electricity."
Source: NYTimes, 03/18/2025
New Angle for Reporting on Oil and Gas Industry — Radioactive Waste
Industry experts and government regulators have long known that radionuclides reside in oil and natural gas. Yet radioactive emissions and waste continue to threaten the lives of workers and community members across the country. Investigative journalist Justin Nobel on the opportunities and urgent need for reporters to drill into a story steeped in questions of accountability, health and justice.
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