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1.5 Degrees of Global Warming—Are We There Yet?

November 2, 2026 ExplainerUnited States, InternationalMolly Bergen

Here’s where the world stands in its fight against climate change. The end goal remains the same.

Jane Martin with the nebulizer and medications she uses at her home in Gloster, Mississippi, on September 20, 2025.

A Small Town in Mississippi Battles the International Biomass Industry

November 2, 2026 DispatchMississippi, United KingdomClara Chaisson

When the Drax wood pellet plant came to Gloster, reports of lung disease soon followed.

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Is Bamboo Always Sustainable?

October 26, 2026 ExplainerUnited StatesShelia Hu

This versatile plant is popping up in more and more consumer products, but when it comes to eco-friendly shopping, the details matter.

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A Small Town in Mississippi Battles the International Biomass Industry

November 2, 2026 DispatchMississippi, United KingdomClara Chaisson

When the Drax wood pellet plant came to Gloster, reports of lung disease soon followed.

Decarbonization: Why We Must Electrify Everything Even Before the Grid Is Fully Green

July 6, 2026 ExplainerUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

To decarbonize and fight climate change, electrification and clean energy development must happen together—and fast.

Offshore Wind Can Power the Future (If We Just Let It)

June 29, 2026 ExplainerUnited StatesSusan Cosier

Despite Trump administration policies to block renewable energy development, there’s more electricity coming from the wind than ever.

The AI Boom Is Stressing the Grid—but It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way

June 24, 2026 ExplainerUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall, Jenny Shalant

There are ways we can avoid blackouts, sky-high energy bills, and climate backpedaling when powering AI data centers.

When Energy Security Is a Casualty of War

April 28, 2026 ExplainerInternationalJeffrey Michaels

The U.S. war with Iran makes one thing perfectly clear: Depending on fossil fuels is neither safe nor smart.

Venezuela’s Oil Resources Are Vast (and Should Stay Underground)

March 19, 2026 ExplainerVenezuela, United States, InternationalMolly Bergen

The pursuit of the world’s dirtiest oil would cost more than $100 billion, involve the U.S. military, and sabotage climate efforts.

Meet the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

December 5, 2025 ExplainerUnited StatesJeff Turrentine

It’s one of the biggest climate players that you’ve (probably) never heard of.

In Rural India, Women Take Charge of Renewable Power

October 23, 2025 NRDC in ActionIndiaShelia Hu

NRDC’s Hariyali Gram “Green Village” initiative brings clean energy, climate resilience, and gender equity to the country’s frontline populations.

A Weakened USDA Will Hurt Small Farmers (and Everyone Else)

September 10, 2025 ExplainerUnited StatesMolly Bergen

Meager budgets for farm grants and food safety and assistance programs will leave the country’s land—and people—undernourished.

What’s the Most Energy-Efficient Water Heater?

August 6, 2025 ExplainerInternational, United StatesPatrick Rogers

The new generation of eco-friendly heat pump water heaters will reduce your home’s emissions while also shrinking your utility bills.

Why Strong Climate Action Needs a Strong Energy Department

May 27, 2025 ExplainerUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

Department of Energy layoffs threaten the agency’s ability to spur industrial innovation and modernize the electric grid.

Rural America Is Already on Board with Clean Energy

January 16, 2025 ExplainerOhio, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, IowaShelia Hu

Gutting it wouldn’t just jeopardize our climate goals but also the growing workforce in the heartland and beyond.

As Colleges Go Green, the IRA Is Here to Help

October 23, 2024 ExplainerUnited StatesShelia Hu

Here’s how schools can tap into this new source of funding as they map out their climate action plans.

What the Latest SCOTUS Decisions Mean for Our Climate

October 17, 2024 ExplainerUnited StatesCourtney Lindwall

Some recent climate wins have emerged from the Supreme Court’s interventions. But a wave of consequential rulings for the EPA and other federal regulators will continue to challenge environmental progress.