As wildfire risks intensify, California insurance rates keep rising

Allstate will increase rates by an average of 34.1 percent as part of the state’s deal with the industry to expand coverage to homeowners in risky areas.

By Brianna SacksAugust 29, 2024
WineColumn

Climate change challenges winemakers, but some are benefitting from it

While many vintners are forced to grapple with extreme weather brought on by climate change, some regions are seeing more consistent harvests and better-quality wines.

By Dave McIntyreJuly 25, 2024

Should I buy this? A guide to sustainable online shopping.

When deciding whether to make a purchase, ask yourself these questions to make your deliberations easier and help you become a sustainable fashionista.

By Tatum Hunter, Jaclyn Peiser, Elena Lacey and Garland PottsJuly 16, 2024

Why your air conditioning bill is about to soar

High outdoor temperatures, rising climate costs, and humidity are all contributing to higher AC bills

By Shannon OsakaJuly 12, 2024

OSHA proposes rule to protect workers exposed to extreme heat

The proposal comes as workers face risks from rising temperatures fueled by climate change. Biden has issued an order to prevent workplace heat deaths.

By Anna PhillipsJuly 2, 2024

The world’s largest carbon-capture plant just switched on

Experts say we’ll need carbon capture to offset stubborn emissions that can’t easily be cut with existing green technology.

By Nicolás RiveroMay 9, 2024

Why Americans pay so much more than anyone else for weather disasters

A new report from the insurance giant Swiss Re shows that the US follows only the Philippines in weather damages as a percent of GDP.

By Shannon OsakaMarch 16, 2024

Is climate-friendly flying possible? Biden administration places a big wager.

Billions of dollars in new tax credits aim to cut jet emissions — but experts worry they could make the problem worse.

By Evan HalperDecember 28, 2023

Renewables and EVs are soaring. It’s still not enough.

Even as renewable energy projects and electric vehicles take off, a new analysis by the Global Carbon Project now shows that global greenhouse emissions will grow 1.1 percent this year.

By Shannon OsakaDecember 4, 2023

Companies made big climate pledges. Now they are balking on delivering.

At a crucial moment in the fight against climate change, the world’s biggest companies are not delivering on their commitments to curb warming.

By Evan HalperDecember 3, 2023

An effort to create the strictest workplace heat rules in the U.S. failed

Miami-Dade County’s proposed heat standard would mandate water, shade and rest for outdoor workers and could be a model for other local governments to follow.

By Nicolás RiveroNovember 8, 2023

These new apples are built to withstand extreme weather

There are more than 7,500 kinds of apples. The University of Maryland just invented two new ones for a warming world.

By Laura ReileyOctober 25, 2023

Companies capture a lot of CO2. Most of it is going into new oil.

The government is still funding the controversial practice of “enhanced oil recovery.”

By Shannon OsakaOctober 25, 2023

China owns the EV supply chain. Now it wants to sell you a car.

European consumers use Chinese products every day. Will they also embrace cars by Chinese auto companies such as BYD that have their sights set on Europe?

By Chico HarlanOctober 18, 2023

ExxonMobil doubles down on fossil fuels with $59.5 billion Pioneer deal

The tie-up comes as energy prices are rebounding.

By Aaron Gregg and Evan HalperOctober 11, 2023

Olive oil prices reach record highs as Spain’s harvest is halved

Experts blame drought, extreme weather for paltry production

By Laura ReileyOctober 6, 2023

Tom Conway, steel union chief who backed climate fight, dies at 71

Mr. Conway was an informal adviser to President Biden and served on a committee examining trade issues.

By Brian MurphyOctober 3, 2023

Ford halts work on $3.5 billion plant amid strike, forced labor probe

The collaboration with Chinese battery-maker CATL has drawn scrutiny from congressional investigators. The pause comes as thousands of auto workers go on strike.

By Evan HalperSeptember 26, 2023

Extreme heat is forcing America’s farmers to go nocturnal

Rising temperatures have led more farmers to harvest crops in the middle of the night to protect their workforce and the quality of their produce from extreme heat.

By Eli Tan and Jacob BogageSeptember 9, 2023

Employers turn to ice vests, sweat stickers to cope with extreme heat

Working conditions are getting hotter, igniting a small but fast-growing industry to cool down workers.

By Jacob BogageSeptember 8, 2023