The sweeping tariffs that President Trump announced on Wednesday could hobble the use of giant batteries that energy companies are increasingly installing to help them tap more wind and solar power and make the broader […]
Tag: Global Warming
How Trump’s Tariffs Threaten the Transition to Cleaner Energy
First came President Trump’s freezing of federal support for many renewable energy projects, coupled with cries of “drill, baby, drill.” Then came the tariffs. The president’s trade war is expected to drive up the costs […]
A Personal Finance Reporter Ponders His Own Climate Change Risk
It’s kind of a lot to live with a personal finance reporter like me. Everything is diversification and risk, prudent investing and delayed gratification. So it was not a surprise a few years ago when […]
E.P.A. Investigations of Severe Pollution Look Increasingly at Risk
A refinery in New Mexico that the federal government has accused of some of the worst air pollution in the country. A chemical plant in Louisiana being investigated for leaking gas from storage tanks. Idaho […]
Paper Bags, Plastic Bags or Totes: What’s Best for Groceries?
With more cities, states and countries banning single-use plastic bags, paper has become a popular alternative at the grocery checkout. At first glance, this seems like an obvious win for the environment. Plastic bags, after […]
