Last week, New York became the first state in the country to weaken a mandatory climate law passed by its own legislature. The change comes at the behest of Governor Kathy Hochul, a moderate Democrat who has often criticized climate action for increasing ... See more
This story was originally published by Grist. When it comes to California’s climate future, the most important figure in the state’s chaotic governor’s race may not be any of the candidates on the debate stage. It may not even be outgoing governor Gavin N... See more
The Potter Valley Project, which dams Northern California’s Eel River, isn’t doing very much right now. Its reservoir is clogged with sediment, and drought often empties it out. The project once supported a hydroelectric power plant that could produce abo... See more
EnvironmentMay 26, 2026 Chevron to California: Relax Regulations, or We Leave The oil company and the future of the wider fossil fuel industry have emerged at the center of the California governor’s race.This story was originally published by Grist. Sign ... See more
Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Before he became prime minister of Canada, Mark Carney was perhaps one of the world’s biggest supporter... See more
