Nicolás Rivero

Washington, D.C.

Climate solutions reporter

Education: Northwestern University, BS in Journalism

Nicolás Rivero joined The Washington Post as a climate solutions reporter in 2023. Previously, he covered climate change in South Florida for the Miami Herald and was the Knight Foundation innovator-in-residence at the Florida International University Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media. Before that, he covered technology and transportation at Quartz, where he also wrote newsletters and created news chatbots.
Latest from Nicolás Rivero

This country is now the world’s first to have more EVs than gas-powered cars

Norway leads the world in EV adoption thanks in part to government incentives funded by oil and gas sales.

September 17, 2024
Teslas are parked at a charging station in 2020 in Skei, Norway.

How ancient healing hot springs could fuel a clean energy future

One hot spring town shows how Japan could turn its underground cauldron of geothermal heat into clean energy, without risking its centuries-old onsen tradition.

September 1, 2024

Does a slushy really help you cool down on a hot day?

Whether it’s a Slurpee, Frappuccino or frozen margarita, a slushy drink can bring your body temperature down fast on a hot day.

August 26, 2024
Any drink made from crushed ice can help you stay cool on a hot day.

Can rooftop solar panels survive hurricanes?

Rooftop solar panels are surprisingly resilient in the face of extreme weather, but wind and hail damage may not be covered under your home insurance policy.

August 17, 2024
A crew from Solar Solutions installs solar panels on a home in Southeast Washington on Feb. 23, 2022.

The U.S. has a plan to protect workers from heat. Employers are fighting it.

A Post analysis finds that 500,000 agricultural workers and 4.3 million construction workers nationwide could be affected by the OSHA proposal, if it is finalized.

July 11, 2024

Why scientists think they may finally have found a way to recycle clothes

It’s almost impossible to turn old threads into new clothes, but scientists are working to change that.

July 5, 2024
A secondhand clothing shop in Tokyo on Nov. 21.

How to dress to stay cool — and stylish — in sticky summer heat

Dressing for summer heat isn’t just about wearing less. Scientists and stylists say it’s about thoughtfully choosing fabrics, colors and fit.

June 30, 2024

    Cows like these EVs, maybe you will too

    Electric construction equipment and vehicles could cut 3 percent of the U.S.'s greenhouse emissions.

    June 28, 2024

    How water could be the future of fuel

    A new generation of fuels could power planes and ships without warming the planet.

    June 27, 2024

    This EV weighs 55,000 pounds and digs giant holes

    New ways to power off-road machines, which mostly run on diesel, could cut about 3 percent of U.S. carbon emissions.

    June 17, 2024
    Workers on an assembly line for compactors at Volvo Construction Equipment plant on June 6 in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.