Climate & Energy: Clean Energy

The Winds of Clean Energy Keep Blowing

A new Rhode Island offshore wind farm brings the country one step closer to a renewable energy future

By Dana Drugmand March 16, 2026

In this story: offshore wind, clean energy, climate change, renewable energy

Wind turbines poke out of blue ocean water at the South Fork Wind farm.

The Solar Industry Has Been Bogged Down by Red Tape. Digital Tools Are Changing That.

These new technologies are making it easier to power up via the sun

By Lindsey Botts March 15, 2026

In this story: solar, clean tech, clean energy, climate change

Illustration shows a worker on a rooftop installing solar panels with red tape wrapped around him, pulling him back.

Crocodiles Know a Thing or Two About Solar

This crocs' bony armored plates absorb sunlight to regulate body temperature

March 13, 2026

In this story: animals, marine ecosystems, solar

Close-up of an American saltwater crocodile's snout in the water with mangroves behind it in Gardens of the Queen, Cuba.

The Lookout

A roundup of important news and updates from Sierra Club campaigns and chapters across the country

By Lindsey Botts March 12, 2026

In this story: Roundup, current events, public lands, clean energy

montage of Sierra Club signs: Environmental Justice, because everyone deserves a clean environment; Keep the Frack Out of My Water; Sierra Club for Gender Equity; No Drilling Where We're Living; People's Climate March; Protect Our Communities.

The Renewable Energy Train Has Left the Station

The effort to scale solar and wind and reduce carbon emissions is gaining momentum

By Bill McKibben March 11, 2026

In this story: clean energy, climate change, fossil fuels, solar, wind

Portrait of Bill McKibben sitting and smiling at the camera

Why New York’s Governor Is Sinking Her Own Climate Policy

Kathy Hochul seeks to hook the state on fossil fuels while forgoing cheaper renewable energy

By Lindsey Botts March 27, 2026

In this story: fossil fuels, renewable energy, politics, clean energy, Policy

Organizers stand at the base of the million dollar staircase in the New York state capitol.

The Best Affordable Long-Range Electric Vehicles of 2026

EVs’ lower prices and longer ranges are making it easier to curb emissions

By Jim Motavalli March 18, 2026

In this story: electric vehicles, buyers' guide, renewable energy, clean tech, technology

Illustration shows a man charging his blue electric vehicle and looking at the road next to him, filled with cars waiting in line for a traditional gas station.

Environmental Groups Vow to Stop Trump’s EPA From Revoking the Endangerment Finding

As global heating accelerates, the nation’s environmental watchdog is trying to muzzle its own ability to act

By Dana Drugmand February 15, 2026

In this story: climate change, EPA, environmental law, Trump, clean energy

Offshore Wind Helps Keep Northeast Cozy During Winter Freeze

Turbines spinning off New York and Massachusetts help power homes despite federal claims of inefficiency

By Maria Gallucci February 16, 2026

In this story: offshore wind, renewable energy, clean energy, wind

Boston Common covered in snow during the recent winter deep freeze

Michigan Sues Oil and Gas Companies for Sabotaging Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles

The suit claims there was a vast conspiracy to maximize profits despite driving a climate crisis

By Dana Drugmand February 4, 2026

In this story: oil, natural gas, dirty energy, renewable energy, electric vehicles