Energy and Environment: ‘That’s what happens when a big plant shuts down in a small town.’

Bernhardt's past as a lobbyist casts shadow in acting interior secretary's confirmation hearing; Analysis | The Energy 202: Democrats try to reset climate debate after Green New...

With Chris Mooney

'That's what happens when a big plant shuts down in a small town.' Nearly half the nation's coal plants have been shuttered in the past decade. That profound shift has moved the U.S. toward cleaner forms of energy but left some communities reeling. By Brady Dennis and Steven Mufson · Read more Bernhardt's past as a lobbyist casts shadow in acting interior secretary's confirmation hearing Bernhardt faces questions about potential conflicts of interests from his time as a lobbyist. By Darryl Fears and Juliet Eilperin · Read more   Analysis | The Energy 202: Democrats try to reset climate debate after Green New Deal defeat They announced a new "special committee" and a new House climate bill. By Dino Grandoni · Read more   The Doomsday Vault's home is already altered by climate change. A report says it could get worse. The snow season will become shorter. Heavy rainfall will occur more frequently. Avalanches and mudslides will happen more often. By Kayla Epstein · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Acting interior chief's method of documenting meetings attracts Democrats' scrutiny As he prepares for his confirmation hearing in the Senate Thursday, Acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt has come under pressure from House Democrats to explain his unusual method of recording meetings with private citizens who often engage in business with the agency. By Juliet Eilperin and Darryl Fears · Read more   Analysis | The Energy 202: 'A political game.' 2020 Democrats explain why they didn't vote for Green New Deal Dismissing Senate vote as a "sham," they pledged to press forward on climate legislation. By Dino Grandoni · Read more   Chemical that EPA allows to help clean up oil spills sickens people and fish, lawsuit claims People exposed to the chemical suffer coughing, wheezing and rashes, lawsuit says. By Darryl Fears · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Analysis | The Energy 202: 'Let a thousand climate proposals bloom.' Lawmakers tee up Green New Deal alternatives After the Senate votes today, there will likely be an opening for other proposals to gain traction in the national discussion. By Dino Grandoni · Read more   In blow to climate, coal plants emitted more than ever in 2018 A stark new report from the International Energy Agency shows why the world is still failing to stop climate change. By Chris Mooney and Brady Dennis · Read more   Analysis | The Energy 202: Rick Perry calls expanding nuclear energy "the real" Green New Deal The financial boost comes amid debate in Washington over what to do about climate change. By Dino Grandoni · Read more   Recommended for you Get the To Your Health newsletter News to help you live a more healthful life, from the latest research to new health guidelines, delivered every Friday. Sign Up

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