April 19, 2021 Issue

BP sold its Alaskan oil business as a big step towards a greener future. But the CO2 emissions under the new owner just didn’t disappear. Production rose, emissions increased and in many cases it became harder to track.

To meet President Biden’s climate goals, America’s lowly public transit has to be better than ever. Can NYC lead the way by convincing commuters trains and buses are safe from Covid-19 and crime?

Predatory deals from the financial crisis are back—just in time for the climate crisis.

Global Thermostat is America's best hope to pull CO2 directly from the air. Insiders say pioneering, brilliant co-founder Graciela Chichilnisky has held it back for years.

A letter from the editor of Bloomberg Green

If the history of humanity is the history of cities, then our future hangs on their fate.

The work of preparing for a hotter, more volatile future has already begun.

Climate change, urban growth and poor planning have left Chennai with both too little and too much water.

The social-media platform has rules against global warming denial but experts say they aren’t working.

The artist thinks there’s a better way to reach an audience.

Automakers enjoy deeply embedded support from customers and have influence over government policy.

Consumption bounced back quickly after China contained the coronavirus, raising concerns about its goal to cap demand by 2025.

Plant closures put tens of thousands of jobs at risk in one of the most coal-dependent regions on Earth. 

The South American nation shows how much countries and companies are relying on planting trees to absorb their pollution.

Sowing Life, AMLO’s flagship environmental project, may have resulted in the loss of forest cover nearly the size of New York City

All that gunk you’re not breathing in has to go somewhere—and it’s likely heading to a landfill.

Don’t worry, we’ve got your back.

Michael Regan comes into a beleaguered agency with an ambitious agenda that could force change on everything from cars to power plants. And what about a carbon tax?

QuantumScape says its technology is ready to move from the lab to VW’s dealerships. But this secretive startup is very familiar with failure.

From electric vehicles to your cell phone, lithium ion batteries have evolved quickly over the past few years. Bloomberg Green charted the evolution of their makeup and how they work.

The rapid decline in battery costs has opened the technology to new, growing markets

From satellites to drones to cameras, here’s the gear helping scientists, activists,  and regulators crack down on harmful methane leaks around the world.

The Lena, in Louisiana, was once a giant platform used to support oil wells. Now it’s a home for marine life like fish and coral. Is that a good thing?

Kristal Hansley runs a community solar business and wants to bring renewable energy to low-income households.

The rise of Sumant Sinha’s ReNew Power has come in spite of the country’s corruption, bureaucracy and high capital costs.

As climate change threatens the U.S. grid, Lynn Jurich is expanding her reach by appealing to homeowners’ desire for security.

Suleiman Babamanu is helping the Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria implement the country’s largest investment in solar energy.

It won’t necessarily help save the planet, but it will help save your conscience.

The job of chief resilience officer in Norfolk, Virginia, means figuring out how best to spend $112 million protecting vulnerable neighborhoods from rising waters.

What you need to know about buying an induction stove.

Axa leads investors’ efforts to gauge the rate at which businesses are warming the planet.

A future with far more cities, and cities that are asked to do far more.

A butterfly highway, a greener India, and more stories to brighten your day.