As energy costs rise, staying cool a growing challenge for low-income Americans
President Trump's budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year would eliminate the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which serves more than six million Americans.
Renewable Energy
California vineyard uses wind power to make wine
A vineyard in California has been using a wind turbine to generate the power it needs to make wine for the last eight years. CBS Bay Area's Juliette Goodrich has the story.
Senate removes excise tax on renewable energy industry from Trump tax bill
The Senate budget bill would have imposed an excise tax on certain wind and solar projects with foreign materials.
Renewable energy taxes in Trump budget bill
The Senate has added a new excise tax against wind and solar energy projects in their version of the Trump budget bill. Tracy Wholf, senior coordinating producer for the CBS News climate unit, reports.
Senate version of Trump bill would hit renewable energy industry with new tax
The GOP Senate version of the "big, beautiful bill" would raise the cost of wind and solar projects by 10% to 20%, one energy group estimated.
How Trump's budget would impact climate fight
Billions of dollars in climate-related funding are on the chopping block in President Trump's proposed budget. CBS News Climate Unit senior coordinating producer Tracy Wholf joins "America Decides" to explain how this could hurt businesses, renewable energy and consumers.
Jay Inslee on Trump climate policies
President Trump's version of the Environmental Protection Agency has made deregulation of federal environmental rules its key focus. Former Washington Gov. Jay Inslee joins "America Decides" this Earth Day to share his thoughts on the Trump White House's climate policies.
Lego opens $1 billion plant in Vietnam it says will be all green
Lego opened a $1 billion factory in Vietnam it says will make toys without adding planet-warming gas to the atmosphere by relying entirely on clean energy.
Clean energy industry tailors message to focus on money and jobs
Clean energy believes industry's profit potential will sell far better in current climate of nationalism and tycoon leadership.
Solar industry grazing vegetation with sheep
The solar industry has exploded over the past decade, and that includes putting panels on farmland to capture electricity. Maintaining the land underneath those panels can be a pricey proposition, but now there are workers doing it on the cheap. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen explains.
Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy
As the U.S. Capitol prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stone climate reporter Jeff Goodell looks back on his environmental legacy.
Long-term effects of Trump plans for oil, gas
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
How this new car runs without gas or electricity
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
Trump victory's impact on the energy sector
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to cut U.S. energy prices by 50% within one year of taking office. He is also expected to loosen regulations on oil and natural gas companies. Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy.com, a website that tracks fuel prices, joins CBS News to discuss.
Amazon and Google's plans for fueling data centers: Nuclear power
Amazon on Wednesday said it's investing in small nuclear reactors, two days after Google announced its own nuclear plans.
Walz, Vance address Helene, climate change
During Tuesday night's vice presidential debate, "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell asked what responsibilities would the Trump and Harris administrations have to reduce the impact of climate change in the wake of Hurricane Helene's destruction across the Southeast. Watch how Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responded to the question.
The push to increase use of electric school buses
The Environmental Protection Agency and several states are working to provide funding for electric school buses, and proponents say the benefits far outweigh the hefty price tag. Jo Ling Kent has more.
The rising energy demands of data centers
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Lollapalooza starts with battery-powered stage
Lollapalooza is underway in Chicago with the music festival's main stage fully battery-powered, a first for a major U.S. music festival. Music critic and editor Britt Julious joins CBS News to discuss the festival.
Burgum on learning he wasn't Trump's VP pick
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum was on former President Donald Trump's shortlist for a potential 2024 running mate. On the second night of the Republican National Convention, Burgum sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss the moment he learned he didn't make the cut.
Battery storage is key to scaling up renewable energy. Here's why.
As the U.S. transitions away from coal and gas, battery storage is crucial for making the power grid reliable.
Battery storage key to renewable energy's success
Battery storage is what allows renewable energy to provide power even when the sun isn't shining or the wind isn't blowing. It's key to making the electrical grid reliable as we transition away from coal and gas. Ben Tracy examines how battery technology is improving.
Report: China outpacing U.S. in nuclear power
China is outpacing the U.S. by at least a decade in developing nuclear power, according to a new report by the nonprofit Information Technology and Innovation Foundation. Hank Jenkins-Smith, public policy professor at the University of Oklahoma, joins CBS News to examine why the U.S. is falling behind.
Bill Gates on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" | full interview
Watch the full version of Margaret Brennan's interview with Bill Gates that aired on June 16, 2024, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Iowa farmers offset losses by adding wind turbines to land
Over 6,000 wind turbines produce about 60% of Iowa's energy. They also help struggling farmers offset losses.
live updates
Trump-Putin summit in Alaska concludes with no deal on Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Erin strengthens into hurricane, the first of 2025 Atlantic season
Erin is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year, and meteorologists are closely tracking its path and forecast.
Trump administration faces lawsuit over "secret report" on climate change
Environmental groups and independent scientists are criticizing a report assembled by a small team of well-known climate skeptics selected by Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
DOJ removes D.C. emergency police chief, agrees to rewrite immigration directive
Attorney General Pam Bondi issued an order Thursday that amounted to a reversal of "sanctuary" policies in D.C. The District sued over the order Friday.
Clinton says Trump should get Peace Prize if he ends Ukraine war without concessions
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said if President Trump is the architect of a deal to end the war in Ukraine without Kyiv ceding land to Russia, "I'd nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize."
Fewer young peope are reaching economic milestones linked to adulthood
As less young people meet major economic milestones such as moving out and getting married, the concept of adulthood is changing.
Report shows kid lunches could cost more this year thanks to food inflation
A new report from Deloitte shows the average cost for a packed lunch is now $6.15, up nearly 3% from 2024. But that all depends on what you buy.
PBS slashes budget by 21% following congressional funding cuts
The PBS board voted to cut its budget by 21% on Wednesday, a month after Congress stripped away its federal funding.
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Near-daily warnings preceded D.C. midair collision, FAA data shows
A CBS News analysis of FAA data reveals frequent red flags in flight paths near Reagan Washington National Airport in the year before January's deadly midair collision.