Press Archive

Biden’s Campaign Promises To Crack Down On Emissions Have Disappeared

EI’s Anand Gopal outlines the Biden administration’s regulatory options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Hedge Funds Seek Riches In California’s Carbon Market

EI’s Chris Busch explains why there may be an imbalance between high interest in investing in California’s carbon market and the actual fundamentals.

Colorado Closer To Meeting Emission-Reduction Goals With 2021 Legislation, But Still Not There

EI’s Silvio Marcacci explains that Colorado has passed policies that will make significant progress toward its climate goals, but more work is needed to meet the state’s targets.

Climate Action At Speed And Scale For Net-Zero By 2050: Q&A With Venture Capitalist John Doerr

EI’s Silvio Marcacci talks with venture capitalist and climate advocate John Doerr about his new book Speed & Scale, which examines what needs to be done to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

Democrats pinning climate hopes on revised methane fee

EI analysis finds the Build Back Better Act’s methane fee could cut 36 million cars’ worth of greenhouse gas pollution.

It’s Biden’s Biggest Climate Policy. What Happens If Joe Manchin Kills It?

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains that the Build Back Better Act is the most ambitious climate policy in U.S. history, even if the CEPP is excluded from the final bill.

Joe Manchin Leads Opposition To Biden’s Climate Bill, Backed By Support From Oil, Gas, And Coal

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains what’s needed for the U.S. to hit its climate goals.

Can The U.S. Reach Biden’s Climate Goal Without The CEPP?

EI analysis looks at the critical carbon reduction components of the Build Back Better Act and examines how much greenhouse gas pollution each one will reduce.

Here’s How Much Emissions Will Rise Without A Key Climate Program That Joe Manchin Opposes

EI’s Megan Mahajan explains what needs to happen to speed the clean energy transition.

The Climate Toll Of Killing The CEPP

EI analysis finds the CEPP is the carbon reduction linchpin of the Build Back Better Act.

The US Will Struggle To Meet Its Without Penalties For Utilities That Fail To Cut Emissions, Report Finds

The CEPP, which would reward utilities for increasing their clean energy share and penalize them for failing to do so, is a key carbon reducer in the Build Back Better Act.

White House Looks To Scale Back Its Climate Initiative After Stiff Pushback From Manchin

EI analysis examines the emission reductions, economic impacts, and public health benefits of the climate provisions in the Build Back Better Act.

Opinion: Colorado Has A Strong Vision For Electric Vehicles. It Needs Stronger Policies To Achieve That Vision

EI’s Silvio Marcacci explains what’s needed to achieve Colorado’s vision for a state that runs on emission-free transport.

Democrats’ Central Climate Program Is In Trouble

EI’s Robbie Orvis highlights new modeling that analyzes emission reductions and economic impacts in the Build Back Better Act.

Natural Gas Prices Are Rising And Could Be The Most Expensive In 13 Years This Winter

EI’s Mike O’Boyle says to reach net-zero emissions economywide by 2050, any natural gas utility will have to focus not just on the carbon intensity of the fuel supplied, but also facilitate a just and equitable transition away from natural gas as a fuel.

Natural Gas And Net Zero: Can They Coexist?

EI’s Mike O’Boyle discusses utilities planning natural gas expansion for future power demands in the context of net zero emissions pledges.

Concrete Industry Says Carbon Capture A Key To Hitting Emissions Targets

EI’s Jeff Rissman says the Global Cement and Concrete Association’s blueprint for net-zero emissions is comprehensive, but that burning plastic waste as an energy source would not prevent CO2 from getting into the atmosphere.

Can The Shipping Industry Meet Its Climate Goal For 2050?

EI’s Jeff Rissman says for the International Chamber of Shipping to meet its net-zero goal, it will need to start transitioning ships to alternative fuels now because ships have long lifespans.

White House Promotes Faraway Promise Of Green Hydrogen

EI’s Mike O’Boyle says it’s not a viable strategy for blended hydrogen to replace natural gas that is going toward homes, industry, and power plants to reduce the emissions associated with the whole system.

From Grief To Action: Lessons From A Climate Hero

EI’s Mary Anne Hitt says it’s important climate solutions make people’s daily lives better – cleaning up pollution hotspots, creating new economic opportunity in communities that have been left out, and restoring landscapes hammered by the fossil fuel industry.