List of Energy and the Environment articles
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Students train at the training school run by Glencore, an Anglo-Swiss multinational commodity trading and mining company, at Mopani Mines in Zambia. AI Enters the Critical Mineral Race
Can the technology give Washington the edge in a vital—and deeply competitive—industry?
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Smoke billows as an Egyptian farmer burns hay stubbles in Qaliubia, some 40 kilometers north of Cairo on Oct. 23, 2006. Climate Change Is Making the Middle East Uninhabitable
It’s been a brutal summer for the region—and the effects are spreading to the rest of the world.
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A profile shot of Jerome Powell. How to Force Capitalism to Stop Climate Change
Central banks should stop pretending to be neutral about saving the planet.
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A view of a nickel mining site in North Konawe, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. Can Indonesia’s Nickel Industry Break Free From China’s Grip?
Years of Chinese investment have transformed Jakarta into a nickel powerhouse. But that support has come at a price.
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A liquefied natural gas processing plant is seen in Cameron, Louisiana, amid floodwater. U.S. Energy Exports Face Storms Ahead
A big hurricane season could put U.S. natural gas for Europe and Asia in jeopardy.
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A new oil export terminal being built as part of China's Belt and Roads Initiative is shown nearing completion in Mombasa, Kenya, on Jan. 6, 2022. Washington Needs to Up Its Power Game
The United States needs better tools to bolster global energy security.
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A child in winter clothes with a red hat walks toward the camera in the foreground as other children are seen crossing a dusty road in the distance in front of a large pile of phosphates that look like a hill of dirt. The Dark Side of Tunisia’s Phosphate Boom
As Kais Saied’s government tries to capitalize on demand for a critical mineral, the country’s environment and Gafsa Valley residents are suffering.
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An illustrated portrait of The Oceanographer
As the global scramble for deep-sea minerals heats up, Leticia Carvalho wants to take charge.
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U.S. Army MSgt. David Soto views a solar panel installation at Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base, California, on Aug. 11, 2023. Militaries Can’t Transition to Renewable Energy
For now, fossil fuel use will rise—but the defense sector can lead innovation into the next generation of low-carbon sources.
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A nighttime view of a large chemical factory. Smoke or steam spews from one tower. Biden’s Last Chance at Climate Diplomacy With China
Negotiations are expected to occur in a few weeks with a focus on super-pollutants.
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A person with a small dog stands in front of a blue pond, with snow-topped mountains and a bright blue sky in the background. The person is on a gravel surface surrounded by white fences, with light brown shrubs all around the area. The Hidden Trade-Offs of Climate Policy
Today’s green dogmas cannot deliver an energy transition that is fast, just, and sustainable—all at the same time.
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The wind blows a plastic bag past the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing on Jan. 23, 2008. The Olympics Have a Dirty History—Literally
But a green sports movement is pushing for change, eager to see if Paris will be different.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is seen straight on as he attends an Orthodox Easter service. Putin wears a black suit and dark tie and a serious expression. Colorful drapes or curtains hang slightly out of focus behind him. Russian Oil Is Still Paying for Putin’s War
After initial success, Western energy sanctions are stalling out.
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Protesters hold placards during a demonstration near the U.S. Embassy in Manila. Anti-Terrorism Laws Are Being Used Against Environmentalists
Governments from Manila to Atlanta are targeting climate activists.
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A woman's face is obscured by a souvenir fan from Rome, Italy. Countering Europe’s Backlash to the Green Transition
A sustainable future is still possible—even amidst a radically altered political climate.
