Corbin Hiar is a reporter at E&E News.
Wildfire Prevention Projects at Risk as Federal Grants Vanish
Efforts to limit wildfires in a conservative swath of northern Colorado are the latest casualty of the Trump administration’s on-and-off federal spending freeze
National Science Foundation Mass Firings Go Beyond Trump’s Orders, Sparking Outrage
At an emotional meeting, NSF officials announced layoffs for about 10 percent of their workforce and warned of more firings to come
Trump Victory Is a ‘Gut Punch’ to U.S. Climate Action
President-elect Trump vowed to promote fossil fuels, weaken pollution regulations and reverse Biden administration climate efforts
Canceled Experiment to Block the Sun Won’t Stop Rich Donors from Trying
A botched geoengineering experiment to limit the amount of sunlight hitting Earth hasn’t dimmed donors’ enthusiasm for funding the research
XPRIZE’s $100-Million Carbon-Removal Contest Selects Finalists
A competition to develop carbon-removal technology that is run by XPRIZE and backed by money from Elon Musk has announced 20 finalists. A winner will be announced next year
The U.S. Will Need to Spend $100 Billon a Year on Carbon Removal
The U.S. needs to vastly increase taxpayer spending on direct carbon removal technology to meet President Biden’s climate goals, the Rhodium Group says
Geoengineering Test Quietly Launches Salt Crystals into Atmosphere
A solar geoengineering experiment in San Francisco could lead to brighter clouds that reflect sunlight. The risks are numerous
Can Ocean Carbon Removal Help the Climate? Federal Scientists Want to Find Out
Federal scientists want to study the benefits and risks of using ocean ecosystems to absorb more climate pollution from the sky
Solar Geoengineering Looks to Silicon Valley for New Wave of Funding
Tech billionaires are funding research into controversial methods for cooling the planet
U.S. Hits Carbon Tech Milestone with First Direct-Air Capture Facility
A new facility will suck carbon dioxide from the air, showcasing the potential of a nascent industry that some say is crucial to fighting climate change
Carbon Capture Projects Get $1 Billion in New Federal Funding
This first-of-its-kind federal funding is meant to jump-start a new industry that can siphon climate pollution from the air
Solar Geoengineering Should Be Regulated, U.N. Report Says
A panel of independent experts urged international leaders to set rules for the stratosphere and solar geoengineering
Rainmaking Experiments Boom Amid Worsening Drought
Scientists and companies are scrambling to find new ways to squeeze more rain from the skies as climate change intensifies drought
Race to Develop Carbon Removal Technology Begins with Record Funding
The Biden administration launched a historic effort on Tuesday to commercialize direct air capture technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
To Help Tackle Climate Crisis, White House Touts Nuclear Fusion
Gina McCarthy and other administration officials showcased fusion energy in a bid to accelerate vast amounts of carbon-free power
Biden Orders Report on Climate Risk of Cryptocurrencies
Digital tokens are produced using energy-hungry computers, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions
Google Bans Ads That Spread Climate Misinformation
The new rules could put pressure on Facebook to take similar steps
Chip Shortage Could Slow Electric Vehicle Rollouts
And no one is certain how long the shortage will last
Hydropower Withers in Drought, Boosting Fossil-Fuel Generation
The irony reveals the need for a greater mix of renewable energy sources
Direct Air Capture of CO2 Is Suddenly a Carbon Offset Option
Canada’s largest company is funding machines that suck CO2 from the atmosphere to offset its own emissions
Utilities Are Installing Big Batteries at a Record Pace
Blackouts due to wildfires and wild weather are prompting action
Energy Companies Reluctantly Embrace Carbon Pricing
Established prices would be easier to meet than a patchwork of regulations and mandates
Twitter Bots Are a Major Source of Climate Disinformation
Such accounts can distort online conversations and potentially diminish support for climate policies
Natural Disasters May Push Global Finances to the Brink
In the past 20 years, 20 climate-fueled disasters have caused damage to countries worth more than 10 percent of their GDP