The climate benefits of NYC’s hard-won congestion pricing plan todayheadline

A yellow New York City taxicab goes by in front of a hotel

After months — and, for some, years — of anticipation, congestion pricing is live in New York City. The controversial policy, ...

Business & Finance

Biden Energy Secretary: Hit reverse on EV investments and China wins the race todayheadline

January 9, 2025

The EV tax credit, designed to help America lead in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets, should be preserved. Read ...

Us & Canada

L.A. County leaders vote to end fee for transporting bodies

January 7, 2025

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to eliminate a $400 fee that had been charged by the ...

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Science & Environment

How a fantasy oil train may help the Supreme Court gut a major environmental law todayheadline

December 22, 2024

This story was originally published by Mother Jones and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The state of Utah has come up ...

Us & Canada

Isolated Chicago communities secure money for a coveted transit project before Trump takes office

December 22, 2024

CHICAGO -- Adella Bass dropped her in-person college classes because it was just too hard to get there from the ...

Us & Canada

Santa, Mrs. Claus use military transports to bring Christmas to Alaska Native village

December 21, 2024

YAKUTAT, Alaska -- Forget the open-air sleigh overloaded with gifts and powered by flying reindeer.Santa and Mrs. Claus this week ...

Us & Canada

Lawmakers jet set to Maui and Asia to discuss energy, transportation for California

November 24, 2024

This is the season for California lawmakers to travel across the globe, some to lush beachside resorts with schmoozing lobbyists, ...

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Science & Environment

A new generation of cheaper batteries is sweeping the EV industry

November 17, 2024

This story was originally published by Canary Media. A significant shift is underway in the electric car segment. No, Iâ€m ...

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Science & Environment

â€˜Used like taxisâ€: Soaring private jet flights drive up climate-heating emissions

November 10, 2024

This story was originally published by The Guardian and is reproduced here as part of theÂ Climate DeskÂ collaboration. Private jet flights ...

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