Corbin Hiar is a reporter at E&E News.
White House Launches Another Assault on Science Funding
The Trump administration is targeting still more federal science funding, this time more than $30 billion at the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Science Foundation and other agencies
Lawmakers Push to Legalize Emissions-Heavy ‘Supersonic’ Planes
A bill to repeal the ban on supersonic flights over the U.S. could increase the demand for the gas-guzzling jets from around a dozen to as many as 240
Musk Funded the Carbon-Removal XPrize but Is Now Slashing Climate Research
Elon Musk funded an XPrize for carbon removal, but his actions in the Trump administration have cut funding for climate research
Big Banks Quietly Prepare for Catastrophic Warming
Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan and an international banking group have quietly concluded that climate change will likely exceed the Paris Agreement’s 2 degree C goal and are examining how to maintain profits
Universities Reeling from Trump Cuts Fear for a ‘Lost Generation’ of Scientists
Some conservative lawmakers are quietly urging the president to restore research funding as cuts threaten academic institutions in their states
World’s First Carbon Removal Plant Powered Directly by Wind Planned
A planned project in Texas could be the world’s first direct air capture development to rely primarily on electricity produced on site by wind power
Big Business Is no Longer “All in” on Tackling Climate Change
Tech giants joined states and cities as a pillar of resistance on climate action during President Trump’s first term. Now the coalition is in turmoil
Wildfire Prevention Projects at Risk as Federal Grants Vanish
Efforts to limit wildfires in a conservative swath of northern Colorado are the latest casualty of the Trump administration’s on-and-off federal spending freeze
National Science Foundation Mass Firings Go Beyond Trump’s Orders, Sparking Outrage
At an emotional meeting, NSF officials announced layoffs for about 10 percent of their workforce and warned of more firings to come
Trump Victory Is a ‘Gut Punch’ to U.S. Climate Action
President-elect Trump vowed to promote fossil fuels, weaken pollution regulations and reverse Biden administration climate efforts
Canceled Experiment to Block the Sun Won’t Stop Rich Donors from Trying
A botched geoengineering experiment to limit the amount of sunlight hitting Earth hasn’t dimmed donors’ enthusiasm for funding the research
XPRIZE’s $100-Million Carbon-Removal Contest Selects Finalists
A competition to develop carbon-removal technology that is run by XPRIZE and backed by money from Elon Musk has announced 20 finalists. A winner will be announced next year
The U.S. Will Need to Spend $100 Billon a Year on Carbon Removal
The U.S. needs to vastly increase taxpayer spending on direct carbon removal technology to meet President Biden’s climate goals, the Rhodium Group says
Geoengineering Test Quietly Launches Salt Crystals into Atmosphere
A solar geoengineering experiment in San Francisco could lead to brighter clouds that reflect sunlight. The risks are numerous
Can Ocean Carbon Removal Help the Climate? Federal Scientists Want to Find Out
Federal scientists want to study the benefits and risks of using ocean ecosystems to absorb more climate pollution from the sky
Solar Geoengineering Looks to Silicon Valley for New Wave of Funding
Tech billionaires are funding research into controversial methods for cooling the planet
U.S. Hits Carbon Tech Milestone with First Direct-Air Capture Facility
A new facility will suck carbon dioxide from the air, showcasing the potential of a nascent industry that some say is crucial to fighting climate change
Carbon Capture Projects Get $1 Billion in New Federal Funding
This first-of-its-kind federal funding is meant to jump-start a new industry that can siphon climate pollution from the air
Solar Geoengineering Should Be Regulated, U.N. Report Says
A panel of independent experts urged international leaders to set rules for the stratosphere and solar geoengineering
Rainmaking Experiments Boom Amid Worsening Drought
Scientists and companies are scrambling to find new ways to squeeze more rain from the skies as climate change intensifies drought
Race to Develop Carbon Removal Technology Begins with Record Funding
The Biden administration launched a historic effort on Tuesday to commercialize direct air capture technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
To Help Tackle Climate Crisis, White House Touts Nuclear Fusion
Gina McCarthy and other administration officials showcased fusion energy in a bid to accelerate vast amounts of carbon-free power
Biden Orders Report on Climate Risk of Cryptocurrencies
Digital tokens are produced using energy-hungry computers, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions
Google Bans Ads That Spread Climate Misinformation
The new rules could put pressure on Facebook to take similar steps