Biden Cannot Declare Victory on Climate Without One of These Policies
And the chances of passing either are getting slimmer.
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The Energy Crunch, in Six Paragraphs
Governments and companies have built the global energy system around natural gas almost without a second thought. Now it’s costing them.
Deforestation Is a Crime
A new bipartisan bill would treat it that way.
Elite Firefighters Have a Secret Skill
One of rookie smoke jumpers’ first lessons—after leaping from a plane and packing a parachute—is learning how to sew.
In One Place, for One Fish, Climate Change May Be a Boon
While many salmon fisheries are collapsing, Bristol Bay, Alaska, is booming—for now.
Rivian Wants to Be the Apple of Electric Pickup Trucks
Or maybe the Patagonia
Big Business Is Bankrolling an Effort to Kill the Democratic Climate Bill
The trade group that represents Apple, Walmart, Nike, and dozens of other companies is trying to kneecap the U.S.’s final chance to meet its 2025 climate goals.
Electric Cars Have Hit an Inflection Point
One sign EVs are no longer the auto industry’s neglected stepchild? Norway could sell its last gas-powered car as soon as next year.
Arctic Horror Is Having a Comeback
Today’s fictional North is defined by nostalgia for an icier time.
Democrats May Be on the Verge of Climate Disaster
The party’s climate measures suddenly face a tough battle in Congress.