General Motors Aims To Be Carbon Neutral By 2040
The automaker wants to eliminate tailpipe emissions by 2035 and support the expansion of recharging facilities for electric battery-powered cars.
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Biden Hits 'Pause' On Oil And Gas Leasing On Public Lands And Waters
The move is one of his more controversial campaign promises, and industry groups say they will sue. But it won't have much immediate impact on driving down climate-warming emissions.
Energy Nominee Jennifer Granholm Stresses Climate Action And Jobs
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm says "good-paying jobs" can help zero out U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. But some Republicans are skeptical they can help fossil fuel workers.
Biden Climate Adviser On Ending Drilling On Federal Land
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Gina McCarthy, climate adviser to the White House, about several executive actions to end oil and gas drilling on federal land that President Biden is signing.
A Look At The Future Of Biden's Climate Change Policies
President Biden has made climate change a focus of his first week in office. But it could take years before many of the executive actions he's highlighted to tackle the issue have a noticeable impact.
Biden Administration Turns Its Attention To Climate Crisis
President Biden is expected to sign on Wednesday an order pausing oil and gas drilling on federal land. It's one of several climate-focused executive actions he will make official.
Duke Energy, NC Officials Announce Coal Ash Expense Deal
Duke Energy, North Carolina officials and a conservation group announced Monday an agreement on how the utility pays to get rid of coal ash stored in the state.
What's Next For The U.S. After Rejoining The Paris Climate Agreement
The U.S. is rejoining the world's largest effort to address climate change: the 2015 Paris climate agreement. Climate change is one of the Biden administration's top priorities.
Canadian Officials React To Biden Revoking Keystone XL Permit
Canadian officials say they're disappointed that President Biden revoked the Keystone XL Pipeline permit — but they're also looking forward to working with the new administration on climate change.
How Biden Administration Plans To Navigate Challenging Topic Of Climate Change
Addressing climate change is one of the Biden administration's top priorities. NPR looks at President Biden's pledge to stop new oil and gas leasing on public lands and the challenges he might face.