Emissions reduction

Will the EU water down its new carbon tariff?

On Jan. 1, the bloc launched its world-first fee on the carbon emissions of imported goods. A European Commission proposal to allow exemptions is drawing ire.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 24 February 2026

Head of a woman with short gray-blond hair with the word "Industry" in the background above her — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a speech during the European Industry Summit in Antwerp on Feb. 11, 2026. (Nicolas Tucat/AFP via Getty Images)

Carbon capture

A firm capturing carbon at NYC high-rises tackles Canadian gas pipelines

CarbonQuest’s new project cutting emissions from an engine along a gas pipeline could help it scale to applications at universities, AI data centers, and factories.

By Julian Spector . 12 February 2026
Emissions reduction

US carbon emissions rose in 2025 as coal produced more power

The new data bucked the general trend of declining emissions, as booming electricity demand and higher natural gas prices gave coal a temporary opening in the market.

By Julian Spector . 13 January 2026
Clean industry

Electrifying these factories could cut a gigaton of CO2 pollution

The U.S. industrial sector relies on gas-fired boilers to make heat. A new report shows how manufacturers can electrify and decarbonize, starting now.

By Maria Gallucci . 22 December 2025
Geothermal

Why this Colorado coal town is digging geothermal

Hayden is tapping renewable thermal energy to affordably heat and cool its new business park — and entice companies looking to reduce energy costs.

By Alison F. Takemura . 15 December 2025
Utilities

Colorado mandates ambitious emissions cuts for its gas utilities

Resisting industry pressure, regulators ordered a 41% emissions reduction by 2035 — a move that supports Colorado’s climate goals and could guide other states.

By Alison F. Takemura . 2 December 2025
Heat pumps

New England kicks off $450M plan to supercharge heat pump adoption

The program aims to use federal funds awarded under the Biden administration to deploy more than 500,000 heat pumps in the chilly region over the next few years.

By Sarah Shemkus . 21 November 2025
Electrification

Electrify your home with our handy roundup before tax credits expire

You could save thousands of dollars on heat pumps, solar, and other home energy updates if you act before Dec. 31. Our explainers and guides will get you up to speed fast.

By Alison F. Takemura . 21 November 2025
Green steel

Chinese and European industry groups to decide on green-steel standards

Organizations representing about 60% of global steel production are collaborating on a framework to measure the climate impacts of making the metal.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 17 November 2025
Emissions reduction

Chart: Carbon emissions are on a better — but not good — trajectory

Ten years after the Paris Agreement, the worst-case warming scenarios seem unlikely. But there’s still a lot of decarbonization left to do.

By Dan McCarthy . 14 November 2025
Policy & regulation

Massachusetts bill would undo climate goals and cut efficiency spending

The Democratic lawmaker behind the proposal says it will make energy more affordable, but opponents say it would harm the environment and consumers.

By Sarah Shemkus . 13 November 2025