EartherEnergyEartherEnergyExxonMobil Dips Its Oily Toe Into LithiumThe fossil fuel giant is joining the race to mine lithium for the clean energy revolution.ByMolly TaftPublishedMay 23, 2023Comments (15)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyJudge Rejects NIMBY Bid to Shut Down Offshore Wind in New EnglandA group of Nantucket residents tried to get the first major U.S. offshore wind project shut down with dubious whale…ByLauren LefferPublishedMay 19, 2023Comments (15)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyGreg Abbott Signs Law Making EV Owners Pay for Their Gas-Free CarsStarting September 1, registering an EV in Texas will cost $400 upfront and $200 every subsequent year. It's a lot…ByLauren LefferPublishedMay 19, 2023Comments (218)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyA Huge Chunk of the U.S. Could See Blackouts This SummerOur power grid is in a precarious state, according to a report from the North American Electric Reliability…ByMolly TaftPublishedMay 18, 2023Comments (45)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyCapping Emissions Could Create 35,000 Jobs in Texas (If Lawmakers Would Only Listen)A new report finds that controlling methane emissions from oil and gas production could create tens of thousands of…ByMolly TaftPublishedMay 17, 2023Comments (9)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyRooftop Solar Panels Could Power a Third of U.S. Manufacturing, Study FindsCompanies that make textiles, apparel, and furniture would benefit the most from solar energy, according to new…ByAngely MercadoPublishedMay 14, 2023Comments (15)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyTesla Lithium Refinery in Texas Is a First for a U.S. AutomakerCEO Elon Musk said the plant will protect against a future "choke point" on battery-grade lithium availability.ByGabriela Aoun Angueira, GristPublishedMay 12, 2023Comments (4)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyHelion and Microsoft Lead World Down Nuclear Fusion Rabbit HoleHelion has said for years that it's on the brink of a fusion breakthrough. This time, Microsoft is backing up those…ByMolly TaftPublishedMay 11, 2023Comments (36)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyOil and Gas Production Causes 7,500 Premature Deaths Per YearNew research sheds light on the health impacts of the production of fossil fuels across the country.ByMolly TaftPublishedMay 9, 2023Comments (9)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyU.S. Support for Nuclear Power SoarsAs the country looks to decarbonize, nuclear’s popularity climbs to the highest level in a decade.ByAkielly Hu, GristPublishedMay 9, 2023Comments (23)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyCan Ethanol Fuel Ever Live Up to Its Hype?The biofuel's bipartisan support isn't about science, but politics.ByMax Graham, GristPublishedMay 8, 2023Comments (18)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyLong Blackouts Are Up to 50 Times More Likely in Parts of the U.S.New research takes a first-of-its-kind look at power outages driven by extreme weather.ByMolly TaftPublishedMay 4, 2023Comments (9)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyElectric Vehicles Could Become a Blackout Solution in CaliforniaThe state might require every electric vehicle to be capable of powering your home—and the grid—through a process…ByGabriela Aoun Angueira, GristPublishedMay 4, 2023Comments (14)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyNew York Gets a State-Level Green New DealNew York's new energy policy is a huge win for climate over corporate profit.ByLauren LefferPublishedMay 3, 2023Comments (3)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyBiden Wants to Hit Power-Hungry Crypto Miners With a Big Tax BillCrypto miners have become a drain on global resources and may soon see a 30% energy tax hike in the newly proposed…ByNikki MainPublishedMay 3, 2023Comments (77)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyElectrify Everything, California SaysThe unprecedented regulations will tackle air pollution and carbon emissions at the same time.ByKate Yoder, GristPublishedMay 1, 2023Comments (10)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyThe Death of the Chevy Bolt Is Bad News for EarthThe cheapest electric vehicle on the U.S. market is soon to be no more. R.I.P. to EV accessibility, hello to more…ByLauren LefferUpdatedApril 27, 2023Comments (61)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyThe Next Big U.S. Power Plant Fight Is ComingThe Biden administration will release plans to regulate emissions from power plants this week—a move almost certain…ByMolly TaftPublishedApril 24, 2023Comments (9)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyGiant Underground Pools of Water Are Batteries of the FutureAquifers could serve as energy storage for cooling and heating homes, new research shows.ByMolly TaftPublishedApril 19, 2023Comments (11)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyThe First Natural Gas Ban in the U.S. Just Got Shot DownA federal court overturned Berkeley, California's precedent-setting measure for new buildings, putting in jeopardy…ByLylla Younes, GristPublishedApril 19, 2023Comments (52)