Policy
The US biofuel mandate operates on outdated assumptions
Some scientists found that biofuel use has increased rather than decreased emissions — we should focus on other climate improvements like efficiency. Read More
Large insurers say no to a major African oil pipeline despite the global oil shock
Munich Re becomes the sixth large reinsurer to rule out underwriting the proposed East African Crude Oil Pipeline. Read More
A closer look at Biden's decision to extend tariffs on solar panels
The U.S. set climate goals, and domestic solar can both increase local energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Now it needs to scale. Read More
How the war in Ukraine marks the end of the fossil fuel era
As the world’s largest exporter of fossil fuels, Russia sits on the fault lines of the accelerating shift to clean energy. Read More
In lobbyists vs. sustainability, the lobbyists are winning
The insane thing about this lobbying — aside from the disregard it shows for, well, human civilization — is that companies need climate legislation to hit their targets. Read More
Companies: Are you ready for your close-up on climate policy?
Statements about policy positions matter, but much more important is for companies to advocate vigorously and persistently for bold climate policy Read More
Has Biden’s environmental agenda already reached its high-water mark?
The mid-term election results and an impending Supreme Court decision have the direct potential to sink Biden’s environmental sustainability agenda far below an already receding high water mark for the rest of its time in office and for years thereafter. Read More
How the White House plans to tackle climate change in disadvantaged communities
6 takeaways from the new federal Justice40 Initiative's climate and economic justice screening tool. Read More
US banks balk at capital rules for climate risk
American financial firms, hot to address climate change, turn a cold eye on proposed regulations. Read More
This is what ‘responsible’ climate lobbying looks like
The new Global Standard on Responsible Climate Lobbying offers detailed suggestions for how companies can ensure their lobbying aligns with the Paris Agreement. Read More
