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No, America’s battery plant boom isn’t going bust – construction is on track for the biggest factories, with over 23,000 jobs planned
America's battery plant boom remains strong, with major factory projects underway and over 23,000 jobs anticipated.
How US states can lead on carbon removal policy
U.S. states are scaling carbon removal efforts, adapting policies to local needs, and setting examples for climate action nationwide.
Opinion: How COP29 can make ‘polluter pays’ principle a reality
Opinion: COP29 must enforce the "polluter pays" principle, holding emitters accountable to fund climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.
With carbon capture boom, a wariness in historic Louisiana Black community over more pollution
Residents of historic Black town fight a planned ammonia plant, citing health risks from pollution while state backs project.
U.S. regulators mull issues around siting data centers at power plants
FERC's conference addresses cost and reliability issues as U.S. data centers co-locate with power plants to access electricity rapidly.
World may be merely scratching the surface on the scope of climate-changing methane emissions
GHGSat found 20K super-emitters in 2023, showing rising methane emissions from oil, gas, mining, and waste.
Environmentalists sue over US approval of ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine
Environmental and Indigenous groups sued to block the Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine, citing risks to Nevada's rare Tiehm’s buckwheat.
US offshore wind execs fret privately over possible Trump election win
Offshore wind industry braces for impact as election uncertainty looms, eyeing potential setbacks under a Trump administration.
Analysis: US companies boost social and climate reporting amid ESG backlash
U.S. firms have increased ESG reporting, with 85 per cent now disclosing emissions and 82.6 per cent sharing workforce data.
Papua New Guinea to boycott ‘waste of time’ COP29
Papua New Guinea will skip COP29, calling it a "waste of time" with "empty promises" from big polluters, says Foreign Minister Tkatchenko.
