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World May Have Missed Its Chance To Tackle Shipping Emissions

By Alejandro de la Garza

The Climate Story Behind the Philadelphia I-95 Bridge Collapse

By Jeffrey Kluger

Can Cruises Become Climate Change Friendly?

By Alejandro de la Garza

Millions of U.S. Drivers Face Rare Airbag Blast Risk

By Tom Krisher / AP
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Fewer Americans Are Buying New Cars. That's Bad for the Climate

The 284 million cars on the road are older than they've ever been. That'll take a toll on the speed of the EV transition.

By Jeffrey Kluger

This Company May Be Crucial To the U.S. EV Transition

Tritium has grown into a power player in U.S. fast charging, a critical priority in the Biden Administration's electric vehicle agenda.

By Alejandro de la Garza

We're Subsidizing the CO2 Emissions of Private Jets

Private jet use is booming—and highly polluting. But they aren't taxed to reflect their true climate impact.

By Kyla Mandel

Is Your EV Worth the Extinction of a Species?

The U.S. needs lithium to make EV batteries. The preservation of an obscure plant, Tiehm’s buckwheat, is getting in the way.

By Alana Semuels

Which EVs Are Eligible For Full U.S. Tax Credits?

Until other companies start manufacturing in the U.S., only GM, Ford, and Tesla electric vehicle buyers can get the full tax credit.

By Keith Laing / Bloomberg

Car Makers Feel the EV Squeeze With Biden's Emission Rules

The U.S. EPA unveiled tough new emissions rules today to speed electric vehicle adoption. The industry response was tepid.

By Alejandro de la Garza

Train Carrying Ethanol Derails in Minnesota: Latest Updates

The derailment caused several tank cars to catch fire and the small town of Raymond to evacuate.

By Armani Syed and Anisha Kohli

Train Derailments Are More Common Than You Might Think

The U.S. Department of Transportation has registered more than 12,400 train derailments over the past decade, and they rarely lead to disaster.

By Sanya Mansoor

How EV Car Makers Rank on Climate and Human Rights

Environmental groups rank electric vehicle makers based on the environmental and human rights impacts of their supply chains.

By Alejandro de la Garza

No Threats to Norfolk Southern at Town Hall, Police Say

Norfolk Southern, the railroad company at the center of a toxic crash in Ohio, cited "threats" to employees if they attended a town hall.

By Mariah Espada

Tesla's EV Charging Stations Will Soon Be Universal

Tesla will make its electric vehicle charging stations usable by all EVs by the end of 2024. It's not enough to get the U.S. charging network where it needs to be.

By Elijah Wolfson

Why One Country Wants to Stop Building Roads to Fight Climate Change

The Welsh government has decided that building new roads would encourage more car use—hurting its emissions goals.

By Ciara Nugent

Where Were All the Car Ads At This Year's Super Bowl?

This year’s Super Bowl had its star-studded moments. But as far as blockbuster car advertising, it was a lackluster year compared to previous ones.

By Kyla Mandel

This Company Just Gave Hydrogen-Powered Planes a Boost

The largest-ever hydrogen airplane just took off in the UK. It only seats 19, but ZeroAvia sees a much bigger future for the sector.

By Alejandro de la Garza

Mexico's Maya Train Is An Environmental Disaster

It will link Tulum to the rest of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula—and destroy Indigenous land and livelihood in the process.

By Soraya Kishwari / Tulum, Mexico

U.S. Postal Service Delivery Trucks Are Going Electric

The agency will purchase 66,000 electric vehicles for its mail delivery fleet by 2028 in a push to lower its climate impact.

By Ari Natter/Bloomberg
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