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)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyThe Military Could Throw a Big Wrench in Biden's Offshore Wind PlansDefense Department maps suggest that large areas of East Coast water slated for sustainable energy development…ByLauren LefferPublishedApril 17, 2023Comments (23)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyWorld Leaders Agree to Boost Nuclear Power, While Germany Shuts Its PlantsThe weekend saw two big developments that could signal different directions for nuclear power.ByMolly TaftPublishedApril 17, 2023Comments (14)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyA Massive Transmission Line Will Send Wind Power From Wyoming to CaliforniaAfter 18 years, the TransWest Express line receives final approval.ByGabriela Aoun Angueira, GristPublishedApril 17, 2023Comments (7)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyWalmart Just Showed How Mainstream EVs Are NowThe remedy for range anxiety? America's largest retailer is adding thousands of fast-charging stations.ByKate Yoder, GristPublishedApril 10, 2023Comments (33)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergyDid a Harvard Environmental Law Professor Lobby for an Oil Company?A professor who earns hundreds of thousands of dollars from ConocoPhillips used her connections to facilitate a…ByMolly TaftPublishedApril 7, 2023Comments (2)
EartherEnergyEartherEnergy'Infuriating,' Says Joe Manchin: Court Throws Out Permit for Mountain Valley PipelineSenator Joe Manchin's hopes for a natural gas pipeline were dashed yet again on Monday.ByNaveena Sadasivam, GristPublishedApril 6, 2023Comments (20)