While China Picks Winners, Trump Picks Losers

Robert Reich / RobertReich.Org Apr 16, 2018 Republicans who for years have voted against subsidies for solar and wind power are now eager to have government subsidize coal. Meanwhile, China’s success in renewables grows. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

High Efficiency Standards Could Bring Huge Carbon Savings

Paul Brown / Climate News Network Apr 15, 2018 A worldwide improvement in emissions is possible if governments adopt the highest energy efficiency standards for lighting and household appliances, researchers say. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Renewable Energy Grows, Boosting U.S. Economy

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Feb 24, 2018 The rapid rise of green power and the decline of coal are occurring despite a Trump administration determined to put its thumb on the scale for fossil fuels. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Despite Big Coal Lobby, Australia to Double Solar Energy in 2018

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Feb 18, 2018 The country’s march to this renewable is a reason for climate optimism because it is happening under adverse circumstances. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Open for Business: Lands Stripped From Utah Monuments

BRADY McCOMBS / The Associated Press Feb 3, 2018 For $212, anyone can stake a claim to land cut from federal protection by President Trump in December. But so far, there doesn't appear to be a rush to seize the opportunity. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.S. Coal Industry Revives—for Now

Kieran Cooke / Climate News Network Jan 11, 2018 Before his election, Donald Trump promised a new age for coal. But so far, the industry’s gains appear to be temporary, and its future remains bleak. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Energy Agency Rejects Trump Bid to Boost Coal, Nuclear Power

MATTHEW DALY / The Associated Press Jan 8, 2018 The decision by the GOP-controlled Federal Energy Regulatory Commission comes amid repeated promises by the president to revive coal as the nation's top power source. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Anti-Progressive Trump Agenda Could Backfire

Margaret Flowers and Kevin Zeese / Popular Resistance Jan 8, 2018 Many of the president's policies, including a foreign policy that isolates the United States, go against national consensus on critical issues. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

U.K. Reliance on Coal Continues to Plummet

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jan 6, 2018 As a source of electricity, coal use has fallen 85 percent in just five years, and the government plans to get rid of it entirely by 2025. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

New Year’s Update for Trump Voters

Robert Reich / RobertReich.Org Dec 31, 2017 Almost one year in, it’s time for another update on the president's election promises. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Deep in Trump Country, His Base Remains Faithful

Claire Galofaro / The Associated Press Dec 27, 2017 Whenever bad news registers in this part of Appalachia, the president isn't blamed—because the allegiance of those here is as much emotional as it is economic. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Canada and U.K. Launch Coal Phaseout Plan

Mitchell Beer / Climate News Network Nov 18, 2017 They join the Powering Past Coal Alliance, a collection of 20 countries, six provinces or states, and one city committed to ending the use of coal. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )